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The Idea of Order: Equine scavenger hunt

Because you have better things to do than trek around the pasture looking for missing articles of equine clothing, and your horse knows it. Take it away, Morgane Schmidt! continue reading »

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

The Idea of Order: Caption contest time!

What’s going on in this week’s comic? Submit your best caption on The Idea of Order Facebook page then vote for the ones you like best by ‘liking’ them. continue reading »

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

The Idea of Order: The ‘Horse Phase’

Some people think that horse-craziness is just a “phase” that we go through–and in a sense, Morgane Schmidt explains, they’re right. continue reading »

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

The Idea of Order: Top 10 ways to bring about lameness (in the not so distant future)

When it comes to getting injured, horses have a remarkable sense of timing–bad timing, that is. Morgane Schmidt explains. continue reading »

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

The Idea of Order: Equine evil plot #873

Do you ever suspect that your horses are conspiring against you? It’s not just you being paranoid. Take it away, Morgane Schmidt! continue reading »

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

The Idea of Order: Guest comic week!

Morgane Schmidt and her fiance Louis, an aviation enthusiast, both have ridiculously expensive hobbies–but Louis’ might take the cake. continue reading »

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

The Idea of Order: Making sense of horse sense

Horse Nation’s illustrious illustrator Morgane Schmidt is back this week with a brand new portrait of flawed equine logic. continue reading »

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013

The Idea of Order: Valentine’s date night tip #12

Equestrians can be a little… romantically impaired when it comes to date nights. Horse Nation’s illustrious illustrator Morgane Schmidt gives us a little help.
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Wednesday, February 13th, 2013

The Idea of Order: Amateur hour

“Just curious: Does anyone else think tying a wound-up, 1,100-lb. animal to a string and holding on sounds a little foolish?” That’s the inspiration behind this week’s comic by Morgane Schmidt. continue reading »

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013

The Idea of Order: ‘Tis the season

Are you one of those people who dresses their horse up for Christmas pictures? We love those people. Horses, however, not so much. Take it away, Morgane Schmidt! continue reading »

Wednesday, December 5th, 2012

The Idea of Order: The plight of the horse show announcer

Being an announcer at dressage shows, struggling to pronounce all those fancy European names, can’t be easy. Enjoy the latest from sometime show announcer Morgane Schmid. continue reading »

Wednesday, November 14th, 2012

The Idea of Order: Adventures in body clipping

Morgane Schmidt’s latest comic deals with that necessary seasonal evil, body clipping, which makes her itch just thinking about it. continue reading »

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012

The Idea of Order: Treat or trick

When uttered from the mouth of a pony, these innocent words suddenly seem… diabolical. Here’s the latest from HN’s illustrious illustrator Morgane Schmidt. continue reading »

Wednesday, October 31st, 2012

The Idea of Order: Guest comic week!

Illustrator Morgane Schmidt let her new fiance (congrats!) Louis take the reins of this week’s comic. Plenty of significant others out there will be able to relate to this one… continue reading »

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012

The Idea of Order: Define ‘Horse’

HN illustrator Morgane Schmidt is back this week with a definition of “Horse” that may not be Merriam-Webster approved but, as any horse owner will tell you, is true nonetheless. continue reading »

Wednesday, September 12th, 2012

The Idea of Order: Ask Icee

Equine advice columnist Icee is ba-ack with some wise words for a dressage horse who is being forced to jump against its will. By Horse Nation’s illustrious illustrator Morgane Schmidt. continue reading »

Wednesday, September 5th, 2012

The Idea of Order: Olympic rail-birding

Morgane Schmidt writes, “Pretty sure we all know someone who could win the gold in this…” Touché, Morgane. Touché. continue reading »

Wednesday, August 8th, 2012

The Idea of Order: ‘The Adventures of Dressage Man’

This week, Morgane Schmidt hands the reins of her comic over to her un-horsey boyfriend, Louis. She apologizes in advance. continue reading »

Wednesday, August 1st, 2012

The Idea of Order: It never fails

Horse Nation’s illustrious illustrator Morgane Schmidt makes another astute observation about the inherently self-destructive nature of horse logic. continue reading »

Wednesday, July 25th, 2012

The Idea of Order: Speaking of animal advice columns…

Morgane Schmidt’s mare Icee is back with another round of sound, er, unsound advice. Word to the wise: Do NOT let your horse see this comic. continue reading »

Wednesday, July 18th, 2012

The Idea of Order: More famous last words

This may the first time in history an artist has attempted to capture the elusive “buck-fart” in action. Leave it to Morgane Schmidt! continue reading »

Wednesday, June 27th, 2012

The Idea of Order: A horse comic

How much making-fun-of-dressage can you handle in one day? A little more, we hope. Take it away, Louis (a.k.a. “Idea of Order” illustrator Morgane’s unhorsey boyfriend). continue reading »

Wednesday, June 20th, 2012

The Idea of Order: A horse comic

An awful lot can happen to a pair of white breeches in the span of 45 minutes when you’re around horses. Morgane Schmidt illustrates. continue reading »

Wednesday, June 13th, 2012

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.” continue reading »

Wednesday, May 30th, 2012

The Idea of Order: A horse comic

Cartoonist Morgane Schmidt pays tribute to an underrepresented, under-appreciated and misunderstood cross section of equine society, “The Disgruntled Lesson Horse.” continue reading »

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012