Interesting Black Horse Facts We’ve all seen one, whether in movies or in real life – the jet-black horse with the long mane flowing behind him as he canters around in the pasture. There’s something especially striking about a purely black horse. What is so interesting about black horses? Despite what you may be led...
Equine assisted services (EAS) include horsemanship provided by qualified therapeutic or adaptive riding instructors. Shown: A certified instructor assists a young rider onto the horse. Photo courtesy Fieldstone Farm, Ohio Are you in the market for a new career? Equine assisted services (EAS) centers across the U.S. are reporting job openings for qualified applicants. “I...
Read along for a guide on how to choose your riding helmet for safely riding a horse. Photo by Shoshana Rudski Being a horse girl or guy pretty much guarantees you’ll end up eating some dirt at some point. If you haven’t had the joy of hitting the ground yet, count yourself lucky. Even the...
Horse Winter Coats: Ultimate Guide If you have a horse, you’ve noticed the seasonal differences in his or her coat. A horse will naturally become fluffy in the fall and will naturally shed out in the spring. Have you ever wondered what’s behind these changes, and what can affect your horse’s seasonal hair growth? Why...
Read along for a look at each horse competing in the 2024 Kentucky Derby. 2024 Kentucky Derby favorite Fierceness trains beneath the famed Twin Spires. Photo by Grace Clark In 2021, 17,779 Thoroughbred foals in the United States alone were registered with the Jockey Club. This Saturday, only 20 Thoroughbreds — two of them born...
Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA’s Right Horse program. This week’s adoptable horse is actually a package deal: Vixen and Pipsqueak! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse. Photo courtesy Owner 2...
Humane Society of North Texas head trainer Amanda Stevens connecting with Jake, an owner-surrendered feral stallion that had just arrived at the ranch. They prioritize building trust between the horse and the human first. Photo courtesy Humane Society of North Texas Imagine an entire month dedicated to celebrating adoptable horses: For the past four years,...
Horses in the guest ranch industry come from varied breeds and backgrounds. Learn more about them. The scenery may be stunning, the food and staff top-notch, but ultimately, it’s the four-legged workforce that makes for a memorable trip at any dude ranch. “It takes a special kind of horse to have a different rider every...
Photo by Heidi Nyland Melocco Whether you’re new to cattle work or want to improve your cattle-driving skills, you’ll need to learn how to influence a cow’s movements. How you and your horse approach, track, and drive a cow influences where it will go next. To master driving and turning a cow in the arena,...
Depending on the availability of indoor arenas, lights, and safe footing where you live, riding throughout the winter can be a challenge. But peak show and trail riding months are arriving quickly, so it’s time to put a plan in motion and get prepared for the season ahead. Without a proper base of fitness, both...