The beautiful, versatile Haflinger breed originated in the mountains of Austria and Northern Italy. Today, the breed has fans around the world and across all disciplines.Learn more about the Haflinger in Horse Illustrated's Haflinger Horse Breed Profile >> See all...
When a 1,000-pound Quarter Horse/Mustang takes on a 60-pound pitbull in a game of tug-of-war, who do you think will win? It's hard to declare a definitive winner in the game, but it makes a pretty good spectator sport....
Are they angelic creatures who make wonderful teachers for aspiring young riders? Or are they more like the devil in disguise, just waiting to nip your sleeve, step on your foot or dump you in the dirt? If you...
The current economic downturn and the closure of the United States’ three horse slaughter plants have caused a surge in the number of unwanted horses. The question of where they will end up looms over the heads of horse...
English and western riders may have their differences, but good horsemanship is good horsemanship, regardless of what kind of tack you use. In this vintage clip (and we know it's vintage because of those outdated hunt caps), American eventing...
When Anna Roberts was nine years old, she went to the racetrack in New Orleans and was amazed to see Hall of Fame jockey Julie Krone leaping into the saddle. It was the first time Anna realized that women...
• History of Parasite ControlReading Assignment: Take a look at some of the parasite control methods of the past and how they brought us to today's deworming regimens.Quiz:Test your knowledge of the history of parasite control. Back to class schedule...
In this installment of "Two Minutes with Tab," Certified Journeyman Farrier Tab Pigg discusses basic hoof care and shows a trim on a barefoot hoof. He explains what he is doing and why as well as the ultimate goal...
The New Year is a time when we set goals and resolutions. For 2013, we recommend challenging yourself and your horse to learn a new skill. How about the piaffe? It's easy with this simple technique from the clever...
