And that’s only the beginning. A $355 brush, $910 spurs, $1,850 riding jacket, $10,000 saddle… Hermès has truly cornered the market on overpriced horse crap. (more…)
Video du Jour: Horse-powered rollerblade jump FAIL
It’s one of those things that sounds like a good idea in theory, but in practice… (more…)
SpectraVET Classic Performance of the Week
Trotting’s biggest race, the Hambletonian, is taking place this weekend at NJ’s Meadowlands Racetrack. Let’s rewind to superhorse Muscle Hill’s record-breaking 2009 win. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Triple trouble
When disaster strikes (bouncing a one-stride = bad idea), this horse keeps his eye on the prize. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Hairy laundry
Living with a horseperson isn’t easy, ESPECIALLY when you’re sharing the washer/dryer. Take it away, Morgane Schmidt! (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
Color-coordinated saddle pads, ear bonnets, quarter sheets and boots? Yes please! (more…)
16 Horses & Riders Who Need a Nap
Happy Snoozeday Tuesday! When it’s time for a powernap, who better to curl up with than 1,000-plus pounds of equine snugglebuddy? (more…)
Eventing Nation: Top 10 equestrian fashion faux pas
Are you guilty of any of these riding-attire crimes? By Sally Spickard. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Do you remember your first “Oh Crap” moment on a horse? This gutsy little rider manages to stay with her pony even though it practically jumps out from beneath her. (more…)
In the News: ‘Cloned quarter horses get victory in federal court’
A challenge to the American Quarter Horse Association’s ban on cloned animals has resulted in an overturn of the rule. (more…)
Video du Jour: FEI Equestrian World – Living Museum of the Horse
FEI Equestrian World visits the magnificent stables at the Living Museum of the Horse in Chantilly. (more…)
HN Trivia: How well do you know your State Horses?
You might live in a state that has designated a particular breed as its official state horse and not even realize it! (more…)
How To: Gain support & make connections
With horses it’s easy to just “do your own thing,” but you could be missing out on valuable opportunities. Lila Gendal shares some tips on coming out of your shell. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Have you seen Dubarry’s handbag collection? Talk about arm candy–yum! (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Melanie Eberhardt for her winning contribution, “NickerDoodles: Baby, I was born this way.” With 2,325 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
Eventing Nation: It takes a village
Ella Rak, age 16, is an eventer and C2-rated Pony Clubber. She takes us behind the scenes of a Pony Club event.
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16 Weird and/or Hilarious Photos of Apples and Carrots
Horses love eating ‘em! But to ingest the artistry featured in these photos–whether man-made or “au naturale”–would just be a waste. (more…)
Video du Jour: Horse wakeboarding, NZ-style
Meet Chloe and Nikita, two Northland gals who enjoy dressage, endurance riding and… THIS. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Where can I order a leg like THAT?
Despite her horse’s best bucking bronc impression and an eventual loss of stirrups, this rider’s leg never budges. (more…)
In the News: ‘Thousands of bees attack couple, kill horses’
That’s a Huffington Post headline out of Pantego, Texas, where a swarm of 30,000 bees descended upon a woman while she was exercising her pony last week. (more…)
Diary of a Working Student: Plantation or prom?
Amelia Bayer is taking a gap year before college to be a working student for top event rider Sinead Halpin–and she’s agreed to tell us all about it! Today, she talks priorities. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
SmartPak is, like, so smart!!! Today’s SmartTip is from employee Jess, who shows us a smarter way to dress up our jump poles. (more…)
Weekend Wrapup from Kentucky Performance Products
A year ago today, the Olympic equestrian competition was kicking off in Greenwich Park. (more…)
#TBT: 10 Crazy Analogies Instructors Make
Has your instructor ever tried to explain something in a way that seems totally insane, but then kind of sort of makes sense? Yep, ours too. (more…)
4 Tips and Tricks for Buying Horse Stuff Online
There’s nothing quite like the excitement of something new and expensive… or like the utter distress when you look at your bank account afterward. Here’s how to cope. (more…)