As a rider, you’re guaranteed to have fresh treats on hand for your equine companion—the most popular being carrots. But don’t feel left out in the produce department. If you’ve got a few carrots to spare, turn to this...
(This is the second in a series of occasional product reviews.)There’s something beautiful on a raw day that is the spring equinox, which is of course the first day of the spring season here in the Northern Hemisphere. I...
After removing his expensive ceramic-infused therapy blanket, I hobbled around Corazon’s backside to begin his daily hamstring massage. My own hamstrings barely operational following a long run the previous day, I stood through the throbbing sensations to work on...
At the United States Military Academy at West Point in New York, the academics are tough and the days are packed. The United States Military Academy, commonly known as just "West Point,” "USMA” or "the Academy,” was established in...
Photos Courtesy Auburn Athletics DepartmentWinter can be rough for even the most dedicated riders and exercisers. It’s not always easy to get back into the swing of your normal activities. If you took a few months off from riding...
Photos courtesy Sea View EquestrianImagine an immersion in Ireland and its culture, all from the back of a horse. That’s the experience you’ll have if you go riding just outside of Dingle town in County Kerry, Republic of Ireland. Located...
So I’m sitting at my desk at home in Washington, D.C. Outside, the buses are rumbling and the roads are raging and I have a deadline looming, but my friend Eliza is at the barn where we keep our...
Carrying lucky charms in your pocket could be just the mental boost you need to have a great ride in your next class.Some horse showing rituals can be seen as habitual: You put your horse in the same spot...
Horse Illustrated is a magazine about the regular horse: Your loyal best friend and local show circuit hero. We’ve always catered to the DIY owner and the wonderful "average” horse. But we’re prone to occasional celebrity worship, just like...
It can be difficult to juggle busy mornings and healthy eating habits, especially when you need fuel to get you through a long day at the barn or horse show. Try bypassing the prepackaged breakfast bars and reach for...
