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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.

U.S. Junior Team Takes Bronze at FEI Jumping Junior Nations Cup™ Tianjin CSIOJ in China
U.S. Junior Team Takes Bronze at FEI Jumping Junior Nations Cup™ Tianjin CSIOJ in China

November 5, 2019

The team of three junior athletes who traveled to China to represent the United States at the FEI Jumping Junior Nations Cup™ Tianjin CSIOJ in Tianjin, China, claimed the bronze medal in a positive, educational experience at their first intercontinental FEI Nations Cup competition. On November 3 at the Tianjin...

Lynn Palm Western Dressage Grant Fund Established by The Dressage Foundation
Lynn Palm Western Dressage Grant Fund Established by The Dressage Foundation

November 4, 2019

The Dressage Foundation (TDF) is pleased to announce that dressage clinician Lynn Palm has established a new grant fund—the Lynn Palm Western Dressage Grant Fund—in celebration of her 50 years as a professional equestrian and to give back to the sport she loves—western dressage. Palm believes that the classical training...

Horse Industry Representatives Gather in Washington, D.C., to Move Key Legislation Toward the Finish Line
Horse Industry Representatives Gather in Washington, D.C., to Move Key Legislation Toward the Finish Line

October 31, 2019

On Tuesday, October 22, and Wednesday, October 23, horse industry representatives gathered in Washington, D.C., to meet with lawmakers and advocate for passage of the horse industry’s top legislation. During a meeting at the Capitol with leaders of the Congressional Horse Caucus and other industry allies on October 22, members...

Washington International Horse Show 2019 Wrap-Up
Washington International Horse Show 2019 Wrap-Up

October 29, 2019

There was an abundance of top-notch talent at the historic 61st annual Washington International Horse Show 2019 (WIHS), which ran for six days (October 22-27, 2019) at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C. October 27, 2019 Samantha Takacs and Brighton Take Top Pony Hunter Honors Among those claiming victories...

Explore the World of Horses at Equine Affaire in Massachusetts: From Competitions to Clinics, There’s Something for Everyone
Explore the World of Horses at Equine Affaire in Massachusetts: From Competitions to Clinics, There’s Something for Everyone

October 28, 2019

Bring your family and friends to Equine Affaire Massachusetts this fall to enjoy the ultimate equestrian experience. On November 7-10, 2019, Equine Affaire returns to the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Mass., for its annual four-day celebration of all things equine. From thrilling equestrian competitions and performances to expert...

Top Equestrian Stars to Sign USET Foundation’s “Riding for the Team” Book at Washington International Horse Show
Top Equestrian Stars to Sign USET Foundation’s “Riding for the Team” Book at Washington International Horse Show

October 24, 2019

The U.S. Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation announces a unique opportunity for fans of equestrian sport with a book signing for the coffee table-style book, “Riding for the Team,” at the Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) on Saturday, October 26, at 6:15 p.m. The 302-page hardback volume contains memories, images and...

Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Hall of Fame First Inductees Named
Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Hall of Fame First Inductees Named

October 22, 2019

The leadership of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) announced the first inductees for the IHSA Hall of Fame. IHSA Hall of Fame candidates include people, horses and teams. IHSA has more than 400 member college and universities involved in intercollegiate equestrian competition competing individually and on teams in hunter...

Learn to Leg-Yield
Learn to Leg-Yield

October 18, 2019

The leg-yield is the building block of most lateral work in dressage. In a leg-yield, the horse travels forward and sideways, moving away from one of the rider’s legs while remaining straight through his body. There is a tiny bit of flexion in the horse’s poll away from the direction...

Taylor Sheridan Recognized as National Reining Horse Association’s Reiner of the Year
Taylor Sheridan Recognized as National Reining Horse Association’s Reiner of the Year

October 16, 2019

The new NRHA Reiner of the Year Award was developed by the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Hall of Fame Committee. The new award is supported by the Reining Horse Foundation (RHF). This new accolade allows NRHA to honor a person/entity who enacts a measurable, positive influence on the industry....

Paint Horse Exhibitors Walk Away with More Than $1 Million in Cash and Prizes at 2019 APHA World Show
Paint Horse Exhibitors Walk Away with More Than $1 Million in Cash and Prizes at 2019 APHA World Show

October 11, 2019

American Paint Horse exhibitors pocketed a record $1 million-plus in cash and prizes at the 2019 American Paint Horse Association World Championship Show (APHA World Show), which was held September 16-29 at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. More than 1,030 horses were on display with more than...