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Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher

Each week we feature a different rider who is rocking their sport. Today we shine a spotlight on Horse Quencher-sponsored event rider Hawley Bennett-Awad. continue reading »

Friday, May 24th, 2013

Evention: How to change a horse trailer tire

If don’t watch this video and ever get a flat trailer tire, you are going to kick yourself SOOO hard. continue reading »

In the News: ‘Sheikh Mohammed outlaws use of anabolic steroids in Dubai horse racing’

That’s a headline from a story in The Guardian about the Sheikh’s movement to crack down on doping. continue reading »

Friday Flicks: ‘Flicka: Country Pride’

Just when you thought Amanda Ronan had run out of melodramatic horse movies, voila! And if the movie itself is even half as entertaining as this review, it’s worth a watch. continue reading »

Video du Jour: Open mouth, insert food

Remember that board game “Hungry Hungry Hippos”? This is kind of like that, but with two ponies and a donkey. continue reading »

SmartPak Memorial Day Sale!!!

Take advantage of SmartPak’s Memorial Day Sale (10% off + free shipping with any order over $150) to stock up on summer essentials. Here are a few of Horse Nation’s summer must-haves. continue reading »

Friday Morning Feed from Ovation

It’s getting hot out there–stay cool and comfortable in a pair of Ovation Eurolight Brighton DX breeches with Dry-Tex inner skin. continue reading »

Ice, Ice, Baby: The science of hydrotherapy

Applying hot and/or cold treatments to our horses is an everyday occurrence, but do you know why it works? Amanda Moretz, a vet tech and equine massage therapist, explains. continue reading »

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013

Daily Dose of Adorable: Kids on ponies, squee!!!

There’s just something about seeing tiny children in the saddle that turns my heart to goo. Here are a few of my favorites. continue reading »

Video du Jour: Which cup is the treat under?

I’m pretty sure my horse would be a champion at this game, too. continue reading »

In the News: ‘Prosthetic leg saves injured horse’s life’

That’s the headline from a story out of Dickinson, Texas, about a horse whose new leg is giving him a new lease on life. continue reading »

13 Awkward Ways to Incorporate Your Horse into Your High School Experience

Because being a teenager is hard and horses make everything a little bit better. continue reading »

Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks

If you follow Fleeceworks on Facebook, you know that their hearts went out to those affected by the Oklahoma tornadoes earlier this week. continue reading »

SpectraVET Classic Performance of the Week

Each week we spotlight a history-making moment by an equine legend–like Mark Todd’s gold-medal winning performance aboard Charisma at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul. continue reading »

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

The Secret Life of McKenna: Ups & downs

The last we heard from junior blogger McKenna Oxenden, things seemed to be on the upswing. This week, unfortunately, she received some bad news. continue reading »

In the News: ‘The equestrian experience of horse surfing’

That’s the headline from SurferToday.com about a splashy new sport that is slowly but steadily gaining momentum. continue reading »

12 Horses Caught in Compromising Situations

Horses have a knack for getting themselves in a pinch, as these photos illustrate. Compiled by Breanne Long. continue reading »

Bad Jumping Clinic: Director’s cut

Who could forget this photo from yesterday’s edition of “Bad Jumping Clinic with George Morris“? Now, we present The Video. continue reading »

Eventing Nation: Lyme Disease — Knowlege is the best prevention

Lindsey Taylor gives us the 411 on ticks, Lyme disease and strategies for keeping these bloodsucking bugs at bay. continue reading »

The Idea of Order: Equine scavenger hunt

Because you have better things to do than trek around the pasture looking for missing articles of equine clothing, and your horse knows it. Take it away, Morgane Schmidt! continue reading »

Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands

Looking for some great deals? Check out the Outlet on the World Equestrian Products website for closeouts and discontinued products! continue reading »

Eventing Nation: Thoughts & prayers to Plain As Bay Eventing

Visionaire reports that Plain As Bay Eventing has been devastated by the tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma yesterday. continue reading »

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013

In the News: The equine tornado victims of Oklahoma

Our hearts are heavy for the loss of lives, both horse and human, resulting from yesterday’s twisters. Here are the latest equine-related news reports. continue reading »

Bad Jumping Clinic with George Morris

After the first installation of “Bad Jumping Clinic” last week, our inbox has been flooded with photos of readers committing all manner of equitation sin. continue reading »

Iain Miller: Horse buying tips & truths

The horse-purchasing process can be a minefield for inexperienced and experienced buyers alike. Contributor Iain Miller shares some sage advice. continue reading »