Who needs electrolytes? Your horse–that’s who! Here are some guidelines from our friends at KPP. (more…)
In the News: ‘Bill Gates buys equestrian estate in Florida for $8.7 million’
That’s a headline from Forbes magazine about the Microsoft founder’s acquisition of a Wellington horse farm for daughter Jennifer, a show jumper. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Christopher Burton & Holstein Park Leilani victorious at Aachen
A tough cross-country course and soggy footing took its toll on the U.S. team, Jenni reports. (more…)
Friday Flicks: ‘Tornado and the Kalahari Horse Whisperer’
Where do you find this stuff, Amanda? This week, our fearless film critic Amanda Ronan reviews a movie about a suicidal ex-track star who finds redemption in the form of an Arabian stallion. (more…)
In the News: ‘Horse rescued after hoof gets stuck on bridge’
That’s the headline from The Columbian about an everyday trail ride that turned nightmarish in Camas, Wash. (more…)
Racing: Horses – 1, Jockeys – 0
Yesterday we told you about a racehorse at Belmont that ditched its jockey at the gate and ended up finishing first. Coincidentally, the same thing happened again later that day at Charles Town! (more…)
Eventing Nation: Sandra Auffarth & Opgun Louvo win Aachen eventing dressage
Jenni is in Germany at some beer garden covering eventing at the Aachen CICO3*. Here’s her post-dressage report. (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher
How will your horse be staying cool and hydrated this summer? Here’s one genius idea. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
It’s hot out there–stay cool and comfortable in a pair of Ovation Eurolight Brighton DX breeches with Dry-Tex inner skin. (more…)
Eventing Nation’s Got Talent: Tamra Smith & Fleeceworks Cinco
Fleeceworks Cinco is no stranger to Horse Nation–we’ve been keeping tabs on this rising star for some time. Jenni Autry checks in. (more…)
In the News: ‘Future of Calif. racing at risk as Hollywood Park nears finish line’
That’s a Yahoo! News headline about the impending December 2013 closure of one of America’s most storied racetracks. (more…)
50 Shades of Dappled Grey
Is there anything sexier than a spray of silver dapples on a snow-white coat? Be still, my heart.
Racing: Horse ditches rider, finishes first anyway
Official results might state otherwise, but we all know the real winner here: Downtown Hottie, who lost her jockey at the start but flew solo to a strong finish at Belmont Park yesterday. (more…)
Evention: How to train your OTTB, part I
So you bought a ex-racer off the track. Now what? Jimmie and Dom Shramm get the ball rolling. (more…)
1 Week, 15 Totally Random Horse Tweets from Non-horsey People: June 21-27
Or, why non-horsepeople should stick to tweeting about non-horsey things. #TWITTERFAIL (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Can you imagine jumping a 6-foot triple bar, bareback, without a bridle? Check out this video. (more…)
SpectraVET Classic Performance of the Week
Each week we spotlight a history-making moment by an equine legend–like Big Ben’s heart-stopping round in the 1986 Hamburg Derby. (more…)
In the News: 700,000-year-old horse genome sequenced
Science nerds and history buffs around the world are freaking out today because an ancient horse genome, 10 times as old as any genome retrieved so far, has been reconstructed. (more…)
Wanted: A few good know-it-alls
You guys have mad horse skillz–why not share them with Horse Nation in a “how-t0” article? (more…)
Daily Dose of Adorable: Disabled mini-horse learns to use a tiny wheelchair
Remember Roozer Brewz? We wrote about him a few months back. Here’s the latest update. (more…)
Your Turn: My unpaid internship is better than your unpaid internship
Carla Lake shares her basically awesome experience of interning for Practical Horseman magazine. (more…)
The Idea of Order: The subjectivity of life
One horse’s poop is another horse’s art… or something like that. Take it away, Morgane Schmidt! (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
Your horse’s legs work hard. Why not treat them to something special? Like… (more…)