How will your horse be staying cool and hydrated this summer? Here’s one idea. (more…)
19 Animals With Perfect Jumping Form
Check out that bascule! Look at those knees! These animals would be winning on the “A” hunter circuit… if they were horses, that is. (more…)
Friday Flicks: Need a date?
Amanda Ronan takes a peek at a scandalous Swedish calendar that inexplicably pairs up two of our favorite things: handsome horses and hardly-clothed men. (more…)
In the News: ‘Michael Phelps’ horse to run in Pimlico Stakes’
If you’re an 18-time Olympic gold medalist with a net worth of $45 mil, why not own a racehorse? I mean, what the heck. Here’s the AP story. (more…)
Prancercise: The remixes
Earlier this week, we introduced you to a bizarre (unless you’re an 8-year-old Pony Clubber) horse-inspired fitness trend called Prancercise. Since then, the video has gone viral, spawning these amazing spinoffs. (more…)
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. (more…)
Eventing Nation: The third annual EN Blogger Contest
Love writing AND riding? Consider throwing your hat in the ring for EN’s Blogger Contest. Jenni Autry tells us how. (more…)
Evention: Q&A interview
On this week’s episode of Evention, Jimmie and Dom Shramm answer some questions from Evention fans about horse management, training and more. (more…)
Listen: ‘Horse Nation’ the song
Back in the ’80s when music was still awesome, British post-punk band The Cult (you know them from hits like “Fire Woman” and “She Sells Sanctuary”) wrote a lesser-known song called “Horse Nation.” We dug it up for ya. (more…)
Video du Jour: Morgan horses featured on ‘Equitrekking’
The latest episode of Darley Newman’s equine travel show shines a spotlight on the versatile Morgan breed. (more…)
In the News: ‘Missing horse found with help of telepathic communicator’
That’s a headline out of Redmond, Wash., about a horse that was rescued from a ravine on Tuesday after being located by a horse psychic. (more…)
13 Adorable Foals Being Totally Adorable
Some days it just blows my mind that somebody is paying me a salary to do this stuff. #dreamjob (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
We already knew that Fleeceworks had a soft spot in their hearts for donkeys–but recently they took it to the next level! (more…)
Prancercise: Prance your way to better fitness
Prancercise, “a springy, rhythmic way of moving forward, similar to a horse’s gait,” was invented in 1989 but never caught on–until NOW. (more…)
Eventing Nation: PETA calls for end to eventing
Jenni Autry reports that the controversial animal-rights organization PETA has a new target: the sport of eventing. (more…)
In the News: ‘A horse walks into a liquor store, goes to the bathroom’
That headline is out of Warren, Rhode Island–let’s just say it involves soiled rugs. (more…)
Bad Jumping Clinic with George Morris
Watch out–Uncle George is in an extra-cranky mood. Let’s hear what he has to say about this week’s batch of riders. (more…)
SpectraVET Classic Performance of the Week
Each week we spotlight a history-making moment by an equine legend–like steeplechase champion Red Rum’s win in the 1973 Grand National. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Guest comic week!
Sometimes, Morgane Schmidt lets her fiance Louis draw up her weekly comic. Always, hilarity ensues. (more…)
In the News: ‘Horse rescued after falling into well’
That headline is out of San Rafael, California, where a horse trapped in a 20-foot well spent two hours treading water for his life. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Eventing is a game of confidence and competence
Kate Samuels explains how sports psychology can elevate riding performance. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Breanne Long for her winning contribution, “12 Horses Caught in Compromising Situations.” With 9,653 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
Let’s Discuss: To mount or not to mount from the ground
Centaur Biomechanics posted this fascinating video shot at 300 frames per second of a woman mounting her horse from the ground. (more…)
11 Horse-print Dresses You’d Look SOOO Cute In
I found this sundress at Target the other day on clearance for $12–score!!!–and now I’m obsessed. I want ALL the horse-print dresses. (more…)
Video du Jour: The Queen – A Passion for Horses
Away from the demands of royal duty, the Queen’s private passion is for the world of horses. Check out this excerpt from a new BBC documentary on the subject. (more…)