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Horse Shows and Competitions

Horse Illustrated readers attend shows and competitions in a variety of disciplines. If you want to keep up with news from major horse events and learn how to prepare your horse for an event, then enjoy this category within our archives. Topics include articles from competitors in various disciplines, winners of big events (e.g., national championships in various disciplines), ways to make competing fun, grooming for show-ring success, how to compete and maintain balance in life, how to showcase your horse at an event the best you can, and so much more. When you are an equestrian competitor, regardless of at what level, you are part of a unique lifestyle.

How it works: Upload a video of you riding or driving your horse, and select Critique My Riding as the category. You will need to log in to your Club Horse account to upload a video. In the Video Description section,...
In response to a large number of serious injuries resulting from equestrian activities, University of Kentucky Health Care has launched "Saddle up Safely," a program designed to raise awareness of equestrian safety and injury prevention. The program was officially...
It may be tempting to run out and buy a horse the minute you find one, but rein yourself in and put the checkbook away for now. It’s a good idea to start your riding career at a reputable...
Perhaps you’ve heard it before. You think that you and your horse have done well, but you leave the show ring ribbonless. When you finally get up the courage to ask why, the judge states, "Your horse really isn’t...
Meg Schulman is one of the USEF’s most popular and respected judges in the hunter and equitation divisions.  She also finds time to conduct clinics throughout the United States, sharing her expertise with competitors eager to improve their horsemanship...
According to equestrian sports psychologists, there are things riders can do to overcome ring-related anxiety: Own the situation: The presence of spectators, judges, other competitors, friends and family, and the absence of “do-overs” all turn up the heat to perform...
Bridge - 36 inches wide and at least 6 feet long. Must be sturdy and safe. Ride-Overs - A minimum of four wood rails or poles placed in a straight line, a zigzag or circle. May be raised at...
Whether you are showing on a shoestring or spending your lottery winnings on the circuit, going through the in-gate looking - and feeling - like a winner is the ultimate goal. We talked to industry experts to get advice...

Show Ring Fashion

Where to BuyDevon-AireEnglish Riding SupplyHobby HorseKerritsToklat (Irideon)Mountain HorseTroxelWith the beginning of show season comes an annual ritual that many equestrians dread: digging out the show clothes and trying them on. If they don't quite fit anymore, are a bit...
Talk about humiliation and frustration! When your best laid plans begin to unravel in the show arena, it feels like the entire world is watching. Should you try to salvage your performance or simply admit defeat and slink out...
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