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Horse Riding and Training

Horse Illustrated‘s riding and training articles cover a variety of disciplines, training techniques, how to get started with horses, and much more. This category includes articles about English and Western riding, trail and recreational riding, horse shows and competitions, all of the various disciplines, groundwork, natural horsemanship, camps, lessons, and youth and collegiate topics. Examples of articles include how to get started in different disciplines, juggling horses and life, how to be a better rider, tips for western and English riders, improving your jumping, stories from horse people about their equestrian adventures, dealing with issues during outings on your horse, and much more.

What is Trauma-Informed Horsemanship?

For most of us, “trauma-informed horsemanship” likely brings to mind the plethora of equine-assisted therapy and learning programs in which…

2 days ago


Barn Banter – Episode 27

Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 27, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated…

7 days ago

Chris Irwin: The Master of Awareness

Chris Irwin really gets horses. Watch him at work—communicating with a horse—and you can see why Ireland’s Equestrian magazine boldly…

1 week ago

Using Ground Poles in Your Horse’s Training

Working over ground poles has more uses in training horses than just being the predecessor to jumping. They can mix…

1 week ago

Equestrian Goal Setting

Being an equestrian and a horse owner is a time-consuming and expensive lifestyle. Because of this, it can be easy…

2 weeks ago

Common Horse Training Mistakes

These four common horse training mistakes are easier to catch and correct when you’re aware of them. As a clinician,…

4 weeks ago

A Royal Wrap: 2024 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Synopsis

Things have gone quiet now in Toronto at the Canadian National Exhibition grounds on the waterfront of Lake Ontario after…

2 months ago

The Complete Guide to Parts of a Western Saddle — Plus a Quiz

Get to know the essential parts of a western saddle with this comprehensive guide. Plus, have some fun testing your…

2 months ago

2024 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Preview

There’s only one place in North America where you can experience top international horse show competition combined with all the…

3 months ago

Finding the Right Bit for Your Horse

Finding a bit that gives you the ability to communicate clearly with your horse and one that he enjoys can…

3 months ago