Articles by Hope Ellis-Ashburn
My work for Horse Illustrated runs the gamut from horse health to showing to training and more!
1.) Preparing for Pitfalls (July/August 2026 issue.)
2.) In-Hand Competitions (May/June 2026 issue.)
3.) Redemption Story (January/February 2026 issue)
4.) Careers in Equine Welfare (November/December 2025 issue)
5.) A Stinky Problem (September/October 2025 issue)
6.) Thoroughbred Makeover (September/October 2025 issue)
7.) Foster Appreciation (July/August 2025 issue)
8.) Finding Forever (May/June 2025 issue) Finding Forever
9.) Senior Horse Adoption (March/April 2025 issue) Senior Horse Adoption
10.) The Future of Training (March/April 2025 issue)
11.) First Time Horse Adoption (January/February 2025 issue) First Time Horse Adoption
12.) Adoption Affaire (November/December 2024 issue) Adoption Affaire
13.) When to Retire Your Horse (October 2024 issue) When to Retire Your Horse
14.) Overcoming the Distance (August 2024 issue) Overcoming the Distance
15.) An Unlikely Adoption (June 2024 issue) An Unlikely Adoption
16.) May Means Adoption (May 2024 issue) May Means Adoption
17.) Hard to Bridle (May 2024 issue) Hard to Bridle
18.) Guide to Grazing Muzzles (April 2024 issue) Guide to Grazing Muzzles
19.) Horses at the Heart (January/February 2024 issue) Horses at the Heart
20.) Equine Safety Net Programs (November/December 2023 issue) Equine Safety Net Programs
21.) Adopting a Companion Horse (October 2023 issue) Adopting a Companion Horse
22.) American Warmblood (October 2023 issue) American Warmblood
23.) Prepping for Disaster (September 2023 issue) Prepping for Disaster
24.) Thoroughbred Makeover (August 2023 issue)
25.) An Equine Adoption Center (July 2023 issue)
26.) Teach Your Horse to Self-Load (May 2023 issue) Teach Your Horse to Self-Load
27.) Adopt a Horse Month (May 2023 issue) Adopt a Horse Month
28.) Founder Recovery (April 2023 issue) Founder Recovery
29.) Reimagining Racers (March 2023 issue) Reimagining Racers
30.) The Next Level (January/February 2023 issue) The Next Level
31.) Social Media Critics (October 2022 issue) Social Media Critics
1.) Preparing for Pitfalls (July/August 2026 issue.)
2.) In-Hand Competitions (May/June 2026 issue.)
3.) Redemption Story (January/February 2026 issue)
4.) Careers in Equine Welfare (November/December 2025 issue)
5.) A Stinky Problem (September/October 2025 issue)
6.) Thoroughbred Makeover (September/October 2025 issue)
7.) Foster Appreciation (July/August 2025 issue)
8.) Finding Forever (May/June 2025 issue) Finding Forever
9.) Senior Horse Adoption (March/April 2025 issue) Senior Horse Adoption
10.) The Future of Training (March/April 2025 issue)
11.) First Time Horse Adoption (January/February 2025 issue) First Time Horse Adoption
12.) Adoption Affaire (November/December 2024 issue) Adoption Affaire
13.) When to Retire Your Horse (October 2024 issue) When to Retire Your Horse
14.) Overcoming the Distance (August 2024 issue) Overcoming the Distance
15.) An Unlikely Adoption (June 2024 issue) An Unlikely Adoption
16.) May Means Adoption (May 2024 issue) May Means Adoption
17.) Hard to Bridle (May 2024 issue) Hard to Bridle
18.) Guide to Grazing Muzzles (April 2024 issue) Guide to Grazing Muzzles
19.) Horses at the Heart (January/February 2024 issue) Horses at the Heart
20.) Equine Safety Net Programs (November/December 2023 issue) Equine Safety Net Programs
21.) Adopting a Companion Horse (October 2023 issue) Adopting a Companion Horse
22.) American Warmblood (October 2023 issue) American Warmblood
23.) Prepping for Disaster (September 2023 issue) Prepping for Disaster
24.) Thoroughbred Makeover (August 2023 issue)
25.) An Equine Adoption Center (July 2023 issue)
26.) Teach Your Horse to Self-Load (May 2023 issue) Teach Your Horse to Self-Load
27.) Adopt a Horse Month (May 2023 issue) Adopt a Horse Month
28.) Founder Recovery (April 2023 issue) Founder Recovery
29.) Reimagining Racers (March 2023 issue) Reimagining Racers
30.) The Next Level (January/February 2023 issue) The Next Level
31.) Social Media Critics (October 2022 issue) Social Media Critics
32.) Breed Specialization (June 2022 issue) Stock Horse Breed Specialization - Horse Illustrated
33.) Caring for an Orphan Foal (March 2022 issue) Adopting an Orphan Foal
34.) Understanding Insulin Resistance (March 2022 issue) Understanding Insulin Resistance
35.) Why You Should Participate in Horse Breed Association Recreation Riding Programs (Digital. December 2021.) Horse Breed Association Recreational Riding Programs (horseillustrated.com)
36.) Planning for a Safe Landing (January/February 2022 issue) Prepare Your Horse for a Safe Landing
37.) Teaching an Older Horse New Tricks (November/December 2021 issue) Teaching an Older Horse New Tricks - Horse Illustrated
38.) Moody Mares (September 2021 issue) Moody Mares: Curing Common Behavior Issues
39.) Seven Riding and Longing Exercises to Improve Your Skills When You're Crunched for Time (Digital. July 2021.) Longeing and Riding Exercises for a Time Crunch - Horse Illustrated
40.) Nexus Equine 4-H Challenge: A makeover just for youth (September 2020 issue) Nexus Equine 4 (horseillustrated.com)
41.) Help a Local Equine Rescue (July 2020 issue) How to Help a Local Equine Rescue - Horse Illustrated
42.) Giving Back: How to Foster a Horse in Transition (June 2020 issue)
43.) An Equine Massage Therapist and Chiropractor Combine Forces to Heal a Mystery Lameness (Digital. May 2020.) Combining Forces to Heal a Mystery Lameness - Horse Illustrated
44.) Making Adoption Easier (June 2020 issue) Making Horse Adoption Easier - Horse Illustrated
45.) Joining Forces (May 2020 issue) Horse Adoption - Joining Forces - Horse Illustrated
46.) Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals (April 2020 issue) Weight Loss Goals for Equestrians - Horse Illustrated
47.) An Innovative Rescue (January 2020 issue) Love This Horse Equine Rescue: An Innovative Rescue (horseillustrated.com)
48.) Fall Wellness Countdown (November 2019 issue) Fall Wellness Countdown for Your Horse's Care - Horse Illustrated
49.) Time on Your Side (January 2019 issue) Time-Saving Hacks for Daily Barn Chores - Horse Illustrated