Horse Illustrated

Horse Illustrated is the magazine for hands-on horse owners and riders. Each issue delivers expert advice on horse health and care, the latest gear, user-friendly training tips for English and western riders, and profiles of interesting equestrians, rounded out with our signature breed profile and beautiful photos.

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SHOP THE SEASON • Jump start your holiday shopping list with inspo from some of our staff’s favorite brands.

Evolution of a barn rat • Though it may look a little different as an adult, the mindset of a horse-crazy kid persists after childhood.

Should You Feed Hay from the ground? • Take a deeper look at the pros and cons of using elevated feeders vs. feeding from the ground.

Does Your Horse need a blanket? • The online debates rage on, but there are two sides to every issue. Here are some reasons you may choose to blanket (or not).

Stretching, Strength and recovery • Taking care of your body while off the horse will help you ride stronger, longer, and with more ease.

Careers in equine welfare • If you’re looking to change jobs and get into a horse-related career, whether in an office or outdoors, check out this expanding field.

Riding Latin America • Visiting a country in South America, Central America, or Mexico will give you an authentic cultural and equestrian experience.

Lost in transition • Prompt, well-planned downward transitions are an important part of your score in ranch trail classes.

Better leading • Solve common leading problems with help from an Extreme Mustang Makeover champion.

Winter Health CHALLENGES • Cold weather brings a host of problems for horses, but these can be solved with careful management to keep your horse healthy all season long.

GUT CHECK • Equine gastric ulcers affect a high percentage of both pleasure and competition horses, but good management and new treatments can help reverse and prevent them.

Hoof Beats Through History • Horses have been an important part of human history for millennia. Here are a few ways that connection has shaped civilization.

Behind Hoof Beats

WORK HORSES • Corporate retreats use the uniquemagic of horses to teach leadership skills and team dynamics.

The CLYDESDALE • One of the world’s most recognizable breeds has an ideal temperament for fans of gentle giants, whether they prefer to ride or drive them.

BUY TWO & SAVE • Order Horse Illustrated & Young Rider subscription together for just $37.95

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