Winning Caption: “Come on mom you have been there all morning it is time to go running” –Amanda (more…)
Road to NAJYRC: Teresa Harcourt
In our second NAJYRC blog of the day, California event rider Teresa Harcourt gets a much-needed confidence boost from a win at Woodside Horse Trials over the weekend. (more…)
EN Today: SmartPak – Stuff My Trainer Says
Eventing Nation presents the first installation of a monthly series on reader-submitted training tips. Presented by SmartPak. (more…)
Team Fleeceworks: Jacob Fletcher
Fleeceworks recently announced its sponsorship of the Area V NAJYRC teams, which in July will be vying for a title that, for the under-21 set, is just about as prestigious as it gets. (more…)
Let’s Discuss: Spurs
I’ve known trainers who lived in them–wearing them every ride, every horse, and yelling at students who showed up without them. I’ve seen other trainers strap them “for special occasions” only. What’s your take? Do horses get dull to artificial aids? (more…)
Video du Jour: Have you had your Weetabix?
I am loving this hilarious racing-themed commercial for Wheetabix (which, from what I gather, is the U.K. equivalent of Wheaties). (more…)
The Secret Life of McKenna & Dorito: 10 days and counting
I know, I know: McKenna Oxenden has only been counting down the days until her summer gig as a working student for Emily Beshear since, oh, February. But now it’s almost here, for realz. (more…)
New York Times: DARE to keep the racehorses off drugs
In an effort to ensure that nobody slips a ‘roid-laced carrot into anyone’s feed tub, racing officials will be enforcing super-strict barn security measures in the run-up to the Belmont. (more…)
Confessions of a Show Mom: Respect the trainer
As a parent, you probably think you know what’s best for your child. But the moment you step foot in a barn, explains columnist Barbara Hamilton, the rules change. (more…)
Deep Thoughts by Horse Nation
“A horse’s behavior will be in direct proportion to the number of people watching you ride him.” –Cooky Mclung
Do you have a Deep Thought you’d like to share? Email it to [email protected]. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
There’s a warm place in my heart for sports biographies. Books, movies… if there’s an athlete with a story worth telling, I want to hear it. (more…)
Winner’s Circle: Hahahorses.com
Winning Caption: “Do I pass the “wide jump” part of my kur? Huh? Huh? Do I?” –Skippy (more…)
SmartPak: Two sides of the same coin
Between travel and training and unnatural feeding regiments, we’re not doing our horses’ digestive systems any favors. Fortunately, there are some ways to balance things back out. (more…)
Ask the Vet: Are you prepared?
Accidents happen (especially when there are horses involved). It’s our job as horse owners to be as prepared as possible for the unexpected. This week, Dr. Jen Johnson shows us how to assemble a well-stocked equine first-aid kit. (more…)
Video du Jour: Training for the Belmont
I’ll Have Another trainer Doug O’Neill recounts the highlights of a recent strategy session with Billy Turner, trainer of 1977 Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew. (more…)
EN Today: Redemption is sweet
Because moving up to Advanced isn’t nerve-wracking enough, Jessica Bortner-Harris volunteered to do it with the world–or at least the Eventing Nation–watching. Here’s her latest update. (more…)
Let’s Discuss: Keeping your cool
On a smoldering summer day, what are your favorite tactics for beating the heat? Farm swimming hole? Popsicles in the tack room freezer? Riding at 6 a.m.? Share your strategies here. (more…)
Saving the Farm: UNH’s equine program needs your help
Development plans threaten to relocate the University of New Hampshire equine program, but some people are convinced that the program won’t survive a move. (more…)
Fit to Ride: Lookin’ good, feelin’ awesome
That bag of doughnut holes may taste like a million bucks, but you’re not going to feel like a million bucks after you eat them. Fitness guru Biz Stamm reveals her favorite calorie-free treat. (more…)
The Idea of Order: A horse comic
This week, cartoonist Morgane Schmidt hands over the reins to her boyfriend, Louis Gabriel, self-proclaimed “Horse Expert of the World.” (more…)
Wednesday Book Review: ‘Raja: Story of a Racehorse’
Horse Nation book critic Erin McCabe reviews this middle grade novel by Anne Hambleton that gives insight into the life of an ex-racehorse. (more…)
Deep Thoughts by Horse Nation
“You can tell a horse owner by the interior of her car. Boots, mud, pony nuts, straw, items of tack and a screwed-up waxed jacket of incredible antiquity. There is normally a top layer of children and dogs.” –Helen Thompson (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
Some days I wake up and check my email and it’s full of so many amazing writer contributions, I just want to upload them all at once. Today is one of those days. (more…)
Hahahorses.com
Winning Caption: “Being disguised like this smuggling them over the border should be a peice of cake who in their right mind would come and tell us our kids were so ugly and look like Donkeys.” –Janine Threadwell (more…)
The Equestrian Hipster: Just like you, but cooler
Great news! Horses have infiltrated hipster culture in a big way. Since you’re already a bonafide rider, you’ve got a jump start on the über-hip masses. Here are a few items to update your style. (more…)