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...
Horse Illustrated’s coverage of the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day event is brought to you by Care Credit. Thanks to a rail down by overnight leader Tom McEwen (GBR) on the 13-year-old German Warmblood gelding JL Dublin, a clean trip over the show jumps bumped Oliver Townend (GBR) to the ultimate win at the 2024 Defender...
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 Whenelephantsfly! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse. Photo courtesy Second Stride Adoptable Horse: Whenelephantsfly, a 3-year-old 16.0hh...
Severe laminitis is easily identified as the horse rocks back to alleviate pain on the front feet, known as the “sawhorse stance.” Photo by Bob Langrish Plenty has been written about the prevention, causes, and treatment of founder, but less information is available on whether or not afflicted horses will “successfully” recover. The answer, despite...
Read the full article about showing in hand in Horse Illustrated’s June 2024 issue! Here is some great content we couldn’t fit in the print article. Tips to Polish Performance Quinnten Alston is a professional rider and handler who runs his own breeding program at Quantico Sporthorses in Southeastern Pennsylvania, which has produced an impressive...
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 Uroncillo! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse. Photo courtesy Second Stride/Gwen Davis Adoptable Horse: Uroncillo, a 3-year-old...
Horse Illustrated’s coverage of the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day event is brought to you by Care Credit. Dressage is halfway complete at the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day event CCI5*-L. Currently in first is Yasmin Ingham of Great Britain and 2011 Selle Français gelding Banzai Du Loir set the bar high with a 26.1, securing her...