HORSE NATION

Most horse owners agree that letting your horse down every now and again is good for them mentally and physically. Where do you work breaks into your horse’s show schedule, and how often? continue reading »

Is your horse clipped, or are you planning to clip your horse soon? If so, what type of clip will you do? continue reading »

Galloping on the beach? Foxhunting in Ireland? Qualifying for championships? Seeing the Kentucky Derby in person? Watching a mare give birth? What’s on YOUR bucket list? continue reading »

A few weeks ago we highlighted the Olympic sport of modern pentathlon, pointing out the fact that things didn’t go so smoothly during the equestrian phase in Beijing. Then, we saw this scary video from London. continue reading »

As another team medal slips out of our hands, who do you think represents our best chance of not coming home empty-handed? continue reading »

Is the home team going to hang onto the gold? Will Germany fight them for the top tier of the podium? Enter your predictions in the comments section below. continue reading »

An Olympic XC course designer has the unenviable task of creating a course that’s challenging enough to separate the field but forgiving enough to keep everybody safe. How do you think London’s course rode? continue reading »

Hang them in the tack room? Hide them under the bed? Do any of you crafty types out there in Horse Nation have any neat ribbon recycling ideas? continue reading »

Me, I’m headed to the Kentucky Horse Park for the NAJYRC Championships/ Breyerfest double-header. What are you doing this weekend? continue reading »

The owners of the barn my horses are at just got a Golden Retriever puppy, and it’s stinking adorable. What breeds of dog do YOU think are especially cute as as pups? continue reading »

Most of us don’t ride in our “spare time.” Rather, we carve time to ride out of a schedule that’s already overly crammed with obligations and responsibilities. Any tips for making barn-time as efficient as possible? continue reading »

Some folks prefer that their horses get turned out solo; others allow their horses to roam with multiple pasture mates. How many horses does your horse get turned out with, if any? continue reading »

Not the horse fly, silly Photo Editor Bunnies. The horse bug! You know, that incurable disease that makes you want spend all of your time and money on horses for the rest of your life. continue reading »

Fellow bookish folks of Horse Nation, here’s your chance: Black Beauty? Shadowfax? Justa Bob? Joey? I know you’ve not-so-secretly got them ranked. Who are your favorite equine characters between the pages? continue reading »

Some horses have a “10″ walk or a toe-flinging trot, a rocking-horse canter or an out-of-this-world gallop. At what pace does your horse shine brightest? continue reading »

For some, it’s a daily ritual; others use it as an occasional training tool; still others never lunge at all. What role does it play in your horse’s training program? What equipment do you use? continue reading »

What’s the highest you’ve ever jumped? This is a bragging-rights post, because we know you and your horse work hard and deserve a little applause. Whether your benchmark jump is 2’6″ or 6′, now’s your opportunity to shout it from the rooftop. continue reading »

Secretariat? Milton? Theodore O’Connor? Today we expand the parameters of yesterday’s “Let’s Discuss” topic to include any horse in history. continue reading »

…what horse would it be? Showjumper, eventer, dressage, reiner, racehorse… the only rule: It has to be actively competing. continue reading »

Me, I get super annoyed when a trainer takes or makes a phone call during my lesson (unless it’s family-related). Seriously, if I’m paying you for your time, I expect your undivided attention. What are your trainer pet peeves? continue reading »

How hot is it supposed to be where you are this weekend, and how will all that pink/red on the map affect your horsey plans? Share with us your plans for beating the heat. continue reading »

A willingness to traverse creeks or xc water complexes is a useful skill for any horse to have. Do you have any tips for introducing a green horse to water or rewiring a horse with water-phobia? continue reading »

I’ve been blessed to have several great horses pass through my life over the years, but one will forever stand out in my mind as my “horse of a lifetime.” Tell us about your most special horse. continue reading »

Have you ever had one you couldn’t wake up from, because it was real? Topic by request from our friends at Horses in the Morning. continue reading »

I spent 15 minutes comparing fly-spray labels in the Tractor Supply yesterday and ended up just grabbing one at random in frustration. Fly spray endorsements, anyone? continue reading »