Economically speaking, 2023 was a less than banner year for most Americans, and charitable organizations that rely on public donations to keep their operations alive and healthy were not immune to these financial realities. Hardest hit were nonprofits like...
After growing up horsey, Nancy still held on to her identity as a “horse girl” even when she hadn’t ridden in years.
I could feel her staring at my boots, caked with mud from some last-minute yardwork before my flight....
Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 29, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor In Chief Holly Caccamise chat with horse trainer and TV personality Julie Goodnight. Plus, tune in as they...
The nurse mare industry has been a source of controversy over the years, but practices are changing—meaning a better outlook for orphan foals and mares alike.
The arrival of a new foal is the culmination of planning, hopes and dreams—unless...
By tapping the power of neuroscience and the miracle of brain plasticity, spending just a few minutes a day practicing brain-focused activities can help equestrians in many ways. Whether we want to reduce anxiety, distraction or performance jitters or...
Wendy Hofstee has a very thick passport. Three hundred thirty-eight trips to 156 countries—and all of those trips were on horseback.Hofstee is the founder and owner of Unicorn Trails, a company that organizes and leads horseback riding vacations around...
Are you a beginner when it comes to horses? Learn about crucial mistakes that beginners can fall victim to, complete with advice from experienced horse owners and equestrians on how to avoid them.A few years ago, when my daughter...
Groundwork can be an essential part of horse training and is quite beneficial to our equines for a variety of reasons, one of which is to help bring the horse’s body and mind into focus. But have you ever...
Marsha Hartford-Sapp of Southern Oaks Equestrian Center in Ocala, Fla., epitomizes everything right about taking the path of least resistance. She has become a beloved horse trainer thanks to the transformational results she has achieved with equines that others...
Tik Maynard has never been one to shy away from a challenge. He spent much of his twenties competing full-time in the sport of Modern Pentathlon—which includes running, swimming, shooting, fencing, and show jumping. He won the Canadian National...
