Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 23, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor In Chief Holly Caccamise talk with Sydney Collier and Heather Wallace, co-authors of Beyond Expectations. To end the...
There’s something magical about naming a horse. We start off as children with little plastic equines that we stable on our bookcases. We give those horses names like Star or Jet. Then we move up to digital models that...
Learn about Equine Guidance, a unique equine therapy program that provides a special form of healing.Having several therapists over a 15-year period brought me immense healing from a childhood filled with trauma, but I still felt stuck. I tried...
Carl was unusually grumpy.“My wife goes to a sale to buy a harness and comes home with these instead!” He gestured for me to follow, as he walked over to a large stall and slid the heavy door open.There...
Chanel Rhodes is a first-generation equestrian in her family. Growing up in the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, Rhodes didn’t have access to horses in the city. However, she always dreamed of owning a horse one day.As a...
Horse showing can be a double-edged sword. When it goes well, it’s the best; but when it goes wrong it can really go wrong—and have long-lasting effects on your confidence and self-esteem.Once you’ve been rattled, it’s hard to calm...
Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 22, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor In Chief Holly Caccamise talk with Ciara Ginyard, the Development Director for Detroit Horse Power. To end the...
Go horseback riding through the Italian island of Sicily, spanning six days with lots of long canters, wine tastings and delicious food.The Unicorn Trails Coast to Coast ride takes you into the heart of the Italian island of Sicily,...
Making her third Olympic appearance for the U.S. Olympic Dressage Team, Adrienne Lyle will arrive in Paris with two new additions: her new mount, Helix, and her 9-month-old daughter, Bailey.A 2012 Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Zen Elite Equestrian...
Mental skills and mental toughness are as much a part of riding as horsemanship and training. Whether you need help moving past a bad experience or leveling up in competition, a riding coach can help you remove obstacles in...
