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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Horse Illustrated

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Therapy blankets • Whether you prefer infrared, PEMF, magnetic or other types of therapies, there’s a blanket out there to improve your horse’s wellness.

Senior Horses have more to give • Two horses show that a big heart can help people learn and love even into their 30s.

Myth 1 • “Just catch your horse any way that you can.”

How Horses sleep • Horses may seem like they rarely sleep, but they actually need around six hours per day. Find out how they do it.

Tackling tension • Are your physical and mental tensions restricting your horse?

A SERIES OF ICONS • THE STORY OF THE REGINA BOOT

Innovative adoption • Rescues collaborate and think outside the box to help more horses in need.

Riding in bryce canyon • Journey through the other worldly beauty of Utah’s hoodoos on a horse or mule for an unforgettable experience.

50th ANNIVERSARY The History of horse illustrated • This iconic equine print magazine celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026, and has woven a fascinating history behind the scenes.

Lead Change learning • Whether your horse is just learning how to carry himself through lead changes or needs a tune-up to keep him from anticipating the move, these exercises can help.

Handling the pushy or spooky horse • A few simple training exercises can go a long way toward correcting pushy and spooky behaviors, which are dangerous to handlers.

Deworming updates • Use targeted deworming to decrease parasite burden and slow down the development of resistance.

Retirement transition • Working closely with your veterinarian helps care for your retired horse’s evolving needs throughout his golden years.

Better Boarding • These 10 tips will help improve your boarding experience.

Riding After Concussion • The science behind brain injuries has come a long way, and concussion is a common injury among riders. Find out what steps to take before getting back in the saddle.

A PERSONAL STORY

POINT, SHOOT, AND POST • The Schatzbergs capture priceless horse show memories for competitors while living on the road most of the year as a part of their family business.

Rewriting RETIREMENT • If you can’t keep your senior horse with you for life, there are numerous options, depending on your budget and preferences. Here are the pros and cons of each.

High-Quality Horsemanship • The 2026 Road to the Horse competition features both veteran and up-and-coming trainers, plus hear from two-time winner Tik Maynard.

The thoroughbred • A robust network of aftercare organizations has helped this athletic breed find great second careers after their racetrack days are over.

Dales pony • With manes and tails that go for miles and an easy-going temperament, this willing pony breed is perfect for an adult or child looking for a sure-footed, intelligent mount.

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