Innholdsfortegnelse for July/August 2025 i Horse Illustrated

EVENT PREVIEW: CALGARY STAMPEDE Dubbed “the greatest outdoor show on Earth,” the Calgary Stampede is a 10-day long celebration that hosts, educates and entertains visitors from around the world. If you love horses, this is the place to be! With competition in cutting, team penning, cow horse, and heavy horses (both a heavy horse show and a heavy-horse pull), there’s something for every equine afficionado in your family. Full-sized horses not your thing? The Canadian National Miniature Horse Show offers halter, driving, jumping and obstacle competition. But if you prefer speed over size, don’t miss the Calgary Stampede Cowboy Up Challenge. This western class focuses on speed: A rider must complete multiple obstacle challenges that showcase the partnership and trust between horse and rider. The Calgary Stampede is notorious for…

Many people aren’t prepared to make a lifetime commitment to a new horse, but still want to play a role in facilitating adoption efforts. If you find yourself in this situation, fostering a horse may be perfect for you! While choosing to foster a horse is a welcome act any time of the year, the ASPCA kicked off ASPCA National Animal Foster Appreciation Week in 2021, which now takes place the third week of August every year. “At the ASPCA, and for many of our partners across the country, collaborating with foster volunteers who help us support animals along their journey is a vital part of the work we do, and we couldn’t be more thankful for foster caregivers nationwide,” says Calin Caldwell, director of the ASPCA Right Horse Program.…

Mark training is a form of liberty training. In regular liberty training, a horse is trained to be drawn to the handler, but in mark training, the horse is sent to a mark. A mark is any object that you train your horse to go to. We typically use a thick piece of wood that is a couple feet long and a couple feet wide. You can also use a mat, a pedestal, et cetera. WHAT IS IT? Mark training has often been used in the film and television industry. For example, say a horse was being filmed and needed to run into a scene and then stop at a particular spot in an open field. The trainer can’t be standing near the horse, so he must be taught to…

Like they do in humans, vitamins play a fundamental role in maintaining a horse’s overall health, supporting various physiological functions that keep him performing at his best. Among these, vitamin E stands out as a critical nutrient, particularly for neuromuscular function, cardiovascular health, immune system support, and general well-being. While some horses receive adequate levels through fresh forage, others may require supplementation to meet their needs. Understanding vitamin E’s importance, sources, and proper supplementation can help ensure your horse is functioning at his best. WHAT IS VITAMIN E? As many horse owners know, the world of supplementation is vast and overwhelming. The choices are endless; how do we know which supplements our horses truly need? Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that plays multiple roles in equine health, making it…

When Tiffany van der Kooi was young, she was reading Horse Illustrated magazine and was drawn to the big, black, majestic horse in the centerfold poster with a flowing mane and tail. She hung up the poster and decided that one day she was going to own a Friesian. Friesian horses originally came from Friesland, which is a province in The Netherlands. The breed first appeared in North America in the 1600s, but due to inbreeding, they eventually all but vanished. However, in 1974, Friesians were reintroduced to North America, and have since held their place as a growing breed. The versatility of Friesians has helped keep them relevant in the ever-changing sport horse world. They can be used as pleasure and competition mounts, and are also commonly used for…

RYAN ROSE: CREATING PARTNERSHIPS Whether presenting at a small clinic or entertaining huge audiences at Equine Affaire or Road to the Horse, Ryan Rose’s engaging personality and passion for teaching shines through. Rose has a comprehensive training program based from his home in Wisconsin and an impressive social media following. Read on at www.horseillustrated.com/ryan-rose. STAFF PICKS THE WORKING MULES OF OUR PUBLIC LANDS When it comes to moving supplies in America’s public lands and wilderness areas, mules have served as the A-team since before cars were invented, and continue to do so. These unsung heroes deserve their time to shine—read all about them at www.horseillustrated.com/working-mules-of-public-lands. THE HIDEOUT LODGE & GUEST RANCH With over 650,000 acres to explore and elevations ranging from 4,200 to 13,100 feet, The Hideout Lodge & Guest…

He’s smart though, he learned with one eye,” my guide Brigitte says about the gray stallion. He turns his clouded eye toward us and pricks his ears forward in acknowledgement before losing interest. Lipizzaner horses may be the stars of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Austria, but the breed’s origins lie across modern-day borders in Lipica, Slovenia. Over the centuries, the herd survived wars, occupations, and numerous exiles to Austria, Italy, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia. When government funding declined, the Lipica Stud turned to tourism. In 1996, the stud was declared a protected cultural monument, and it’s now a premier destination for horse lovers of all ages. THE HOTEL The property’s recently renovated Hotel Maestoso, named after a historic stud line, is a large part of the wide-ranging appeal. Its…

She loves the camera,” Alison Sweeney says of her beloved 8-year-old Zangersheide mare, Old Fashioned (“Rosie”). Rosie is tall (16.3 hands), gray, and, as Sweeney says, very photogenic. She regularly appears in photos on Sweeney’s Instagram posts and—incidentally—on the cover of the magazine you’re holding right now. “She’s just beautiful, so sweet,” Sweeney continues. “I love how much she loves her job. She’s so happy to go, and so excited for the jumps. She’s really been a joy to ride. We’ve had some amazing horses in our lives, which I am so grateful for.” But while listening to her voice as she describes Rosie’s positive frame of mind and their natural fit together as a team, it’s abundantly clear: this horse is something special. But then again, so is Sweeney.…

Tourists from all over the world descend on the Hawaiian Islands each year to enjoy the breathtaking scenery and expansive ocean views. But few visitors realize that the Big Island of Hawaii is home to the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States and one of the oldest: the 130,000-acre Parker Ranch. Although down from its heyday, nearly 150,000 head of cattle still live on the Hawaiian Islands. There’s nothing more picturesque than seeing a paniolo, the Hawaiian term for cowboy, herding cattle in the lush hills, the Pacific Ocean shining in the distance. Paniolo carry a rich tradition of horsemanship, equipment, and culture that few on the mainland are familiar with. PANIOLO HISTORY Cattle first arrived on the islands in 1793, when British Navy Officer Captain George Vancouver…

DNA tests for humans have become popular in recent years. People are interested in learning more about their genealogy and discovering what geographical regions their ancestors lived in. When a technology like this becomes available, the proverbial cat is out of the bag, and the technology soon spreads into other industries. The horse world has not been isolated from this progress. Just a few strands of mane or tail hair can open the gateway to facts about your horse you couldn’t otherwise know. So then the question arises: Just because you can DNA test your horse, should you? What are the insights you could hope to gain, and are they worth the cost of the test? DNA tools have been used by breed registries for decades to verify the parentage…

Just as you need a proper nutrition plan to be healthy, your horse also needs one to maintain his health. In order to do that, you need to know what you are feeding your horse, from grain and hay to supplements. Nutrition labels are the key to knowing the amount of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients you are feeding your horse. Unknowingly feeding too little—or too much—can be detrimental to your horse’s health. Since it’s important to know more about that small tab of paper for a healthier, happier horse, we’ve answered your top questions with input from two horse feed experts. 1. WHERE IS THE NUTRITION LABEL LOCATED? The nutrition label on bagged feeds is typically sewn on to the bottom of the bag. Another location for the label…

Guilt is a heavy emotion that manifests easily among many equestrians. We feel we need to be at work or home instead of the barn. We feel we need to be at the barn instead of work or home. Guilt can be perceived from others or put on us by ourselves and should not be minimized. Here, we chat with amateur riders and a professional to discuss how they experience and cope with guilt. You may not realize how common guilt is, and perhaps knowing how normal it is can help you release and reframe it. Riding is something you do for yourself and your love of horses, and you might feel guilty about spending time away from other responsibilities. You might feel guilty for taking care of yourself even…

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