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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Barn building • If you decide to build your barn from scratch, you’ll need to source all of the components. Here is a list to help you get started.

The Tree-Climbing Toyota • The doctor has a repeat visit to a farm where common sense seems to be in short supply.

APPAREL for everyone • Even though she’s young, Caroline Ogunshola knew she had what it took to launch a successful business.

Guide to cross-training • It’s not just about the horse—your body matters, too.

Thoroughbred makeover • The annual Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover takes place this October, featuring adoptable horses trained in almost every discipline.

FALL RIDING WITH South Algonquin Trails • The Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada, is the perfect place to see glorious fall leaves on horseback.

EQUINE ASYMMETRY • Correct groundwork can make your horse more balanced and symmetrical through his body, which is also beneficial under saddle.

Off-Track Transition • Careful management, correct training, and an open mind helps set Thoroughbreds up for a successful second career.

Lingering LAMINITIS CONCERNS • Not just a spring concern, learn how to guard against laminitis risks due to changing fall weather.

10-MINUTE Horsekeeping Hacks • Maximize a few small pockets of free time every week and you’ll plow through your horsey to-do list before you know it.

EQUINE LEG Wear and Tear • Get to know every detail of your horse’s legs and track them for changes to keep your equine partner sound for the long haul.

Forging More Than Shoes • A huge increase in women joining the farrier profession is a major development in a field long dominated by men.

Equestrian Nomads • For these four women, home is wherever the horse trailer is parked.

HORSE HOUSE HUNTERS • Experienced equestrian real estate agents help simplify the process of buying a horse property so you can avoid costly mistakes.

FOOTBALL & Friesians • NFL player Pharaoh Brown is a therapeutic riding center volunteer and recently became a Frieisian owner.

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

Don’t Miss Dakota • In western South Dakota, there is magic in the Black Hills, ripe for eager visitors to explore on foot or horseback.

A STINKY PROBLEM • The neverending output of manure creates one of horsekeeping’s greatest challenges. Learn some of the best options for dealing with it.

THE MORGAN horse • America’s baroque breed displays an uphill frame, rounded musculature, and enthusiastic attitude in any discipline.

Meet the Brumby • The feral horses that roam the Australian Outback are also a symbol of the country’s heritage.

A NEW LIFE FOR DARCY

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