We welcome writing and photo submissions from freelance writers, photographers, and artists to the following magazines using the freelancer submission guidelines below.
HORSE ILLUSTRATED serves the hands-on horse owner by promoting the best in horse care, riding and training. We are an all-breed, all discipline magazine for adult readers. Our goal is to provide easily accessible information about all aspects of responsible horse ownership and issues of interest to the equestrian community.
YOUNG RIDER is the only magazine of its kind specifically for and about horse-crazy tweens and teens ages 8-15. For more than 20 years, it has delivered a fun-filled mixture of English and Western riding instruction, horse care tips, contests, beautiful color posters and stories about real kids. Young Rider continues to encourage and inspire kids to pursue their passion for better riding and horsemanship.
Submission Guidelines:
- Horse Illustrated Freelance Writer’s Guidelines | Horse Illustrated Photo Tips
- Young Rider Freelance Writer’s Guidelines | Young Rider Photo Tips
If you have any questions, please email editor@horseillustrated.com.
We also welcome press releases about the horse industry as a whole, specific disciplines and breeds, equine events, recent news, and notable people. However, please note that we do not use all press releases that are submitted. The email address above can also be used to submit a press release. Please ensure that press releases have contact information with them for further inquiry. In addition, we need images with press releases. Images should be sent in high resolution (300 dpi, 4×6 inches, at a minimum) and should involve the topic of the press release.
The “horse breed of the month” is my favorite part of Horse Illustrated. Please do the Shagya Arabian horse soon. Not many people know of this fantastic breed It is a cross on Hungarian Warmblood and Arabbian. Thank you very much
To Whom it may concern
I would like to become a sbucriber to Horse Illustrated but i dont have a credit card am I able to pay bye money order? can you inform me on what I can do.I am from Australia
Hello, my name is Terry Hey and I am on the Board of Directors for the North American Shagya Society and also Midwest Regional Director for NASS. We would like to see an article featuring Shagyas in Horse Illustrated. I realize one was written a few years ago, but we thought it might be nice to do it again since it’s such a rare breed and we are always looking for ways to bring it into the public eye.
Your submission guidelines state “do not send a breed profile as this is always assigned.” So — does this mean you’d rather not have one written by the breed organization? How do you folks handle these? We’d love to see another Shagya piece and we’re willing to abide by any guidelines you have and offer any help/support you need. Thanks! I can be reached at soosity@aol.com
I was saddened to see HI no longer is running the “Unsung Heros” stories. Reading those stories always put a smile on my face & continually gave me hope that there are people out there that sincerely care about the people and/or animals they affected & don’t expect fame, fortune or even a pat on the back. It was a nice way to recognize thoses people & let them know they are truly apperciated
I would like to suggest a few article topics for HI.
Miniatures Horses and everything they can be trained to do.
Some tips on how to trick train.
I’d like to see more sections on the ‘backyard hobbyist’ type for horse owners.
Or something about hobby farm sized horse establishments. Not everything is big business, most horse people are country people deep down, reading about the rich and famous and outrageously expensive horses is like reading People, fun but not very useful.
To what address would I e-mail a news release? I want to send info on two A-rated shows.
THANK YOU
Is there an editorial calendar so that we writers can submit timely articles?
Thank you
Sally Colby
I e-mailed for a needs calander, but recieved an automatic response. Any way I could please get a needs calander for the photo submissions? Thanks!
I was devastated when I head the news that my horse was dead. The only thing more upsetting than that, was to hear how he died. My horse, my beautiful appaloosa that I had trained all myself, had been shot with a rifle. I couldn’t believe it. Why? How? I was broken, devastated, and confused. They think it was a hunting accident because it was a bad shot. I had never heard of a horse getting shot like that before. I’m an adult and have been involved in the horse world in St. Louis, MO for 13 years. A conservation report was filled out and the sheriff was notified.
I know hundreds of horse people. After asking around I had maybe 5 people tell me they had herd of it happening in rural areas. I was told a high power rifle shot could maybe travel at the most up to a mile. I’m devastated and I know nothing will bring him back but I want to spread the word that this can happen and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone in the world.
Please let me know if you place this in your magazine. I want to keep the copy to remember him by. If you could write an article and spread the word in memory of him about this topic it would mean the world to me.
Horse Illustrated, I love your magazine and find that there are great tips and advice in it. However, I do feel like you miss a large mark of riders of all kinds. What I mean is the horseless rider, those out there who can’t own a horse but still find a way to ride through lessons or other people’s horses. I think it would be great if you offered articles on how riders can maximize their lesson time or what they can do in between lessons. Such as how to gain better balance, exercises, etc. Thank you
I was just reading the article “Show-Ring Cheaters” in May’s issue of Horse Illustrated. Unfortunately, none of the things mentioned surprised me. From the minute I signed up for lessons 3 years ago I knew that the show-ring was cut-throat, almost literally. You see, I was speaking with my trainer about her experience with horses and she brought up that she used to show Saddlebreds nationally. She also mentioned that for 20 years she wouldn’t go near a horse because someone had killed 2 of her horses just because they were better. I was appalled. How can someone do that to an animal? I just can’t understand the kind of malice it takes to murder the object of someone’s affection and walk away feeling like you did the right thing. It makes me sick, but at least I know I’m not the only one who feels this way.
Helmet Holdouts (may 2011): I used to be one – to feel the wind in my hair as my horse cantered along – in the arena. But one horse with EPM, a couple youngsters and an airhead I always ride with my helmet. I was kind of surprised though that in the Helmet issue couple of the advertisers is shown without a helmet – Farnam/Quietex on page 19; Parelli on page 67.
when one prints you submission guidelines, make the font larger like maybe a 12 point
Dressage. I used to hate the word. I thought it was at the bottom of the ladder when it came to equestrian sports. Now that I participate in dressage myself, I realize that it is a vital part of riding well. Everything you do on a horse is part of dressage. In the saddle or on the ground, it all amounts to being at one with your horse and making that special connection that dressage requires. Unfortunately for me, it doesn’t come as naturally as I might like. I was desperately looking for something–anything–that could help me improve my dressage skills.
When I received my June edition of Horse Illustrated, I casually flipped through it, scanning articles, looking for something to pop out. Well, page 74 did just that. “Dressage Test Secrets” is exactly what I’ve been waiting for. It discusses simple things that I can do to improve my riding and become one with my horse. Gina Miles’ reference to corners, the centerline and basic geometry are relevant to the newest of dressage-comers, a category into which I fall. After reading this article, I am more aware of what I as a rider need to do to ensure the best performance with my horse. The beautiful simplicity of it all is something that I am sure to apply as I continue in the amazing feat we call dressage.
I had a horse show today and I would like to thank HI for helping me win! So many of the articles were helpful. I got a second in trail, a big accomplishment for my horse. we also got fifth in horsemanship, i was so happy and proud of my horse. There was no way I could have done that well without the help of HI! Thank you, and keep up the great articles!
I just received the Oct 2011 edition of HI. In the HI Answers article ” Grooming Pains” I didn’t see any mention of Lyme’s disease as a cause for skin sensitivity. My horse was bitten by an infected tick this past Spring. He became very irritated by grooming in areas not normally sensitive. We also noticed his desire to lean his hind end on the walls of his stall, signaling muscles pain and a general lethargy. He tested positive to Lyme and after he was put on 6 weeks of Doxie, all symptoms went away. Please pass this information on to Shannon!
I recognized the signs of an ulcer in my horse, Brandy, so I called the vet. Turned out he did have one! Thank you, Horse Illustrated, for saving my horse!
Have you ever heard of the Montana Travler?
Montana named the Montana Travler as their state breed in 1989. This breed is not well known however is well developed. The Association was started in 1979. With more recognition I believe that the Montana Travler could become very popular.
Reading about the other State’s official horse breeds in your recent magazine was interesting none the less a little disappointing that Montana’s state horse was not included.
I invite you to look at the Montana Travler official web site, montanatravler.com
hi my name is mark hayward i live at 709 hayes ave clinton okla i have not gotten my mags of horse illustrated afer paying for a year the last one was in aug if you would please check this out for me thank you
This article help me so much!
I just received my January issue of Horse Illustrated there is an article on saddle seat. I was looking at the photos, I own a saddlebred. Everyone of these horses has those heavy weighted shoes. As far as I know clipping the tails or putting them in a form, and these horses have been deemed cruel. Yet because high paying owners refuse to change it continues. I wish your magazine might cover such things instead.
I am a subscriber and every month look forward to the articles on specific breeds. I own an American Saddlebred as well…and am hoping you will do a feature on the breed in the coming months
dont know if im in the right place!!! would like to call your attentionb to a cowboy riding across america by horse back with no back up vehicle. his name is johnny warnshuis…cowboyforacure.com he has ridden 3300 miles so far and is about to get to knoxville tenn. he is riding one mustang horse that was rescued from certian death and one paint horse which is mine. this is a great and true story. johnnys mom was stricken by GBS and so few people have heard of it and its so hard to diagnose that he wants people to be aware of this disabilitating disease. he also rides for cancer…all on his website. this is an incredible story that needs to be told, he has broken the guiness book of records for longest solo ride. he is riding into times square at which tinme he wants to marry his fiance sherree hogg of reno nev. please check his website its incredible!!!! please consider doing a story on him and the horses!!!! the paibnt horse boog was a stallion until a couple of months before we lent him to johnny and was barely broke…now he has done 900 miles at least!!!!!
Dear Lesley – I have recently encountered a situation with trainers ( not mine) where clients are told not to touch their horse, groom or even walk their own horse. Almost like trainer “guru” style – where the trainer is in control and the owner is not. I have recently met someone who has been under this kind of “trainer control” who has owned her horse for three years! And still has very limited contact. I can understand limited contact when a trainer is hired to work with your horse and asks that you take a back seat while they work with the horse for 8 weeks or so. But 3 years ? I know a few good horse women who are very capable as far as leading their horse around the stables or grooming them etc. But the trainer insists “hands off” this is just plain weird to me. I thought you all might take a look into this. Love your magazine! And love my horses! Proud mother of Daphne ( a rescue) and Hadley, my snow cap appaloosa!
Alice
Can I Purchase 1 Issue March 2013 of Horse Illustrated?
I just made a mistake in ordering a subscription for HORSE ILLUSTRATED. I only wanted to order a subscription for my Granddaughter, but I over-looked the details that I was also ordering for myself that, I didn’t want to do.
Is it possible in any way to email some contactsheets and some text for an feature from Iceland, that might have interest for Horse Illustrated?
On the bottom of the page is a reader the Free Rein page in January issue at the bottom is reader spotlight. I would love to thank Jennifer for her spotlight. My horse lost an eye this year and I thought my chance for showing was done. Thank you Jennifer.
Just wanted to give you a heads-up about a book your readers would be interested in, “Reckless: The Racehorse Who Became a Marine Corps Hero,” being published by NAL/Penguin on August 5.
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Good morning:
I wanted to write to you as a reader of Horse Ill. I greatly enjoy your magazine, very much and most often I find something new or something I forgot. I would like to ask if you can sometimes remember the Male rider from time to time. I understand that 90% of the riders and readers are Female and you must write for the reader. However, as a male rider it is very much one sided. Male riders have their issues in finding show clothes and riding pants and training. I’m 6-2, 200lbs with a size 12 shoe. My center of gravity is in my shoulders and not my hips. It would be nice to see an article once in a while that has both or a male only article. Thank you for time. I look forward to my next issue.
Mark Miller
US. Army
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I just read the editors column “finding you smile”, picking the right ranch experience. Elizabeth, what ranch did you go to? I understand why it was not mentioned, but as a reader I would like to have known.thanks, first time reader Minerva
Hi, Minerva. The ranch was The Hideout in Wyoming. 🙂
I’ve tried to reach out via your contact us button, but upon submission, I get an error.
We would like to re-run this article (http://www.horsechannel.com/horse-news/2014/09/30-intro-to-polocrosse.aspx) in our upcoming issue of Texas LAND Magazine (LAND.com). I’d like to discuss further. Would you mind reaching out to me via email?
Thanks!
Lauret Jarvis
Editor-in-Chief
Just to let you know I love the newer magazine covers. The non-shiny ones.
It really makes your magazine stand out amongst the others. Also the cover photography in the last year has been absolutely beautiful. I work in a grammar school library and the students love your magazine. Keep up the good work.
How do I submit a photo to be see if it could be featured?
Hello, I would love to share my true life story about a young girl with diabetes who has taken a horse destined for the slaughter house to the World Barrel races. It is an inspiring story of equine love and devotion that deserves to be told.
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Please unsubscribe me. I dont look at it often enough. Thank you