Reader Amy Wells used to be a perfectly content western pleasure rider. Then, her friends convinced her to join them on a trip to the Rolex, and it was all over–she didn’t know when and she didn’t know how, but suddenly knew that she HAD to event. (more…)
Winner’s Circle: Hahahorses.com
Winning Caption: “I mustache you a question. Do you think this green compliments my coat?” –Sam (more…)
Video du Jour: Who wants to watch some good riding
The winning show-jumping ride from the FEI World Cup Qualifier in Gothenburg, Sweden, last weekend. Thanks, FEI TV! (more…)
Welcome, World Equestrian Brands!
Horse Nation is so excited to announce that World Equestrian Brands has joined our team as a sponsor! World Equestrian Brands, LLC represents several brand names that are known (more…)
Let’s Discuss: Rider fitness
Victoria Smith just re-joined her gym in the hope that a stronger core will improve her jumping position. What are some steps that you’ve taken (or thought about taking–we won’t judge!) to improve your own in-the-saddle fitness. (more…)
Turn ‘n’ Burn: 19-y/o Jacob Arnold sweeps Little Everglades
Most teenage boys are all about burning rubber–but combined driving wunderkind Jacob Arnold is taking it to a whole new level. Dana Diemer reports on last weekend’s CDE winner. (more…)
Morning Feed: Wednesday, February 29
I don’t know what the weather’s like where you are, but here in the south I think we’re all feeling like maybe, just maybe, we’ve really managed to dodge winter’s bullet. (more…)
Like ‘The Fox & the Hound,’ but for real
The story of an inter-species relationship between an orphaned fox and a Jack Russell in England has been making headlines around the world. (more…)
Your Turn: My horse, the nudist
Megan Kaiser’s horse likes to get naked. Sometimes, he wiggles out of his clothes like Houdini. Other times, he shreds his clothes and drags them through the mud. Megan is not OK with either method. (more…)
Winner’s Circle: Hahahorses.com
Winning Caption: “I told you! I mow the pasture, he just sits on his ass all day and doesn’t do a thing!” –turtlez
EN Today: Retired Racehorse Trainer Challenge recap
Mary Getsey Bernier gives us the inside scoop on the demonstration, the training techniques of winner Eric Dierks, and what RRTP has in store for the future. (more…)
A-circuit to AQHA: Hannah Bedwell’s journey to the top
HN contributor Maegan Gossett traces Hannah Bedwell’s journey from finishing in the top 10 at Pony Finals to being crowned 2011 AQHA Youth World Champion in Equitation Over Fences. (more…)
Video du Jour: French & Saunders
Why are the British so much funnier than we are? Shout-out to Jesse Krusenklaus and Kathryn Duncan for the link to this sketch by French & Saunders. (more…)
Combined Driving: Gator 101
At a Combined Driving Event, the role of a navigator (or “gator” if you’re cool like that) is to help navigate during the marathon phase and balance the carriage throughout. Lisi Edwards presents a list of gator “Do’s” and “Don’ts.” (more…)
Midlife Crisis: The adventures of a thirtysomething first-time horse owner
This week, Amanda Smith shares the unusual story of how she met her seven closest friends–on an online equestrian bulletin board. (more…)
In My Boots: The English rider’s guide to Western
Lest you think we’re a bunch of prissy-pants city-slickers, we’ve wrangled ourselves a real cowgirl. Kristen Kovatch explains various western events and how they rate on the bling-o-meter. (more…)
Morning Feed: Tuesday, February 28
Good morning, Horse Nation! Coffee sweet coffee… ah, that’s better. So, one of our greatest challenges in launching HN was, I think, gently guiding people away from the following mindset (more…)
EN Today: An interview with course designer Hugh Lochore
Samantha Clark talks to Lochore about what eventers have to look forward to at this year’s Red Hills International Horse Trials. (more…)
Vote William Steinkraus in 2012
For the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, of course. Voting opened today to determine the next class of inductees, and the show-jumping legend is included among the individual nominee finalists. (more…)
Super Awesome Gadgets: GPS watch
When Megan Kaiser saw her runner friend’s fancy GPS watch, all she could think was: I need that. But not for running–for riding her horse. (more…)
Eric Dierks wins Retired Racehorse Trainer Challenge
A second Trainer Challenge, open to amateurs and professionals, is in the works and will take place over a three-month period. (more…)
Video du Jour: 2-minute clinic with Greg Best
Bay Area Equestrian Network brings us this video from two-time Olympic silver medalist Greg Best, in which he describes optimal positions for approach, take off and landing. (more…)
Winner’s Circle: Hahahorses.com
Winning Caption: “See, if you roll over on your back – like this – they’ll give you tummy rubs, too!” –Lori Wilson (more…)
Jimmy Wofford hearts HN
Thanks, Jimmy, for hearting us–we heart you, too. And a big thank-you to Helene and Riley Gallagher for the photo, taken at the Retired Racehorse Trainer Challenge on Saturday at the Pennsylvania Horse World Expo. (more…)
As the Hotwalker Turns: Take a deep breath
Katy Groesbeck is preparing to move up to Advanced at her next event–so she’s been feeling a little, uh, stressed. Little did she realize that what she and her horse needed most was a trail ride. (more…)