Enter our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways here!
SubscribeGift a Sub
Enable cache 100

Your First Horse: Kids and Horses

Happy, Horsey Campers
Sending horse-crazy kids to camp is a great way to encourage their interest. Read more >>



Riding School Rules
If your riding instructor gave you a grade, what would you get? Find out how to be an A student now, from YoungRider.com. Read more >>



The Price of a Pony
You need to think seriously about how much money its going to take to buy and look after a pony properly, from YoungRider.com. Read more >>

Where to Look for the Perfect First Horse
Finally, the moment you’ve been hoping for has arrived—your parents have said you can have a horse or pony, from YoungRider.com. Read more >>

Back to Your First Horse >>

Recent Posts

Barn Banter – Episode 38

Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 38, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated…

10 hours ago

Synchrony’s CareCredit Marks Nearly 20 Years with Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

Stamford, Conn. — Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a leading consumer financial services company, on November 18 highlighted its nearly two-decade partnership…

2 days ago

Haven Pines: A Family Sleigh Ride Business

Tucked into the forests of northern Wisconsin is a family-owned and operated homestead known as Haven Pines. Run by Erin…

3 days ago

Shop Small Business Saturday: Equestrian Edition

It’s holiday shopping season and I’ve spent the last few months searching for unique or useful equestrian gifts. I’m so…

1 week ago

Choosing the Right Hay Type

Timothy, orchard grass, alfalfa, fescue, clover—so many hay types! What’s the right type of hay to choose in your particular…

1 week ago

Thrush Season Is Upon Us.

As horse owners, you know it’s time for that stinky, white crumbly grossness that comes with thrush - and even…

1 week ago