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Horse Illustrated is a horse magazine dedicated to covering all things equestrian, from information on health to great training tips, this magazine has content for both new and experienced riders alike. Horse Illustrated is a horse magazine dedicated to covering all things equestrian, from information on health to great training tips, this magazine has content for both new and experienced riders alike.

Core Strength for Equestrians - Horse Illustrated

Horse Illustrated25 Jul, 2025Other

Have you ever wondered why core muscles are so important, especially for equestrians? Riding requires more than just leg strength or balance—it requires a solid core. But what does “core” truly mean? Is it simply the six-pack abs we see in fitness magazines, or is it more than just performing endless sit-ups?

Breed Portrait: The Half-Arabian - Horse Illustrated

Horse Illustrated02 Jun, 2025Other

Learn about the Half-Arabian, a cross between an AHA- or CAHR-registered Arabian and another breed of horse. While the purebred Arabian has been around for thousands of years, specific breeding of Half-Arabians eligible for recording in studbooks is much more recent.

Cribbing Solutions - Horse Illustrated

Horse Illustrated28 May, 2025Other

Cribbing is a self-soothing behavior that involves a horse grasping a solid object, such as a fence rail, with his incisor teeth, arching his neck, and contracting his lower neck muscles while sucking in air with a grunt. Cribbing is considered a vice, as it can be destructive to property, wear down the horse’s incisors, develop undesirable under-neck muscles, and reduce the value of your horse.

Equestrian Goal Setting - Horse Illustrated

Horse Illustrated08 Jan, 2025Other

Try these tips for goal setting as an equestrian — all aimed at remaining realistic and having a positive experience with your horse.Try these tips for goal setting as an equestrian — all aimed at remaining realistic and having a positive experience with your horse.

Spotted Horse Breeds - Horse Illustrated

Horse Illustrated23 Dec, 2024Other

Explore the fascinating world of spotted horse breeds, from Appaloosas to Paint Horses. Learn about their history, characteristics, and unique coat patterns. When researchers first began studying the Dappled Horses of Pech-Merle, a 25,000-year-old cave painting in southern France depicting white horses with black spots, they believed the coloration of the horses was a fanciful decoration by a Paleolithic artist. After all, the prehistoric equine DNA tested to that point only revealed black and bay colorations.