Good morning Horse Nation! After yesterday’s “Fit to Ride” column I bet you woke up today feeling pumped like an Eminem song, all ready to get in shape. (more…)
Winner’s Circle: Hahahorses.com
Winning Caption: “This is what I think of that new trend in modern art: blech!” –Jane Schneider
Midlife Crisis: The adventures of a thirtysomething first-time horse owner
If you haven’t quite figured out how to juggle horses with Everything Else You Have To Do, you’ll appreciate this column by Amanda Smith. (more…)
Horse Freaks and Freak Horses: A very curious new series
Today, we present to you Linus the Oregon Long-Haired Wild Wonder Horse. Linus, and his 14-foot-long mane, was the headliner of a late 19th-century traveling circus show. (more…)
Deep Thoughts by Horse Nation
“Why is it that a woman will ignore homicidal tendencies in a horse, but will be furious at a man for leaving a toilet seat up?” –Dave Barry
Video du Jour: Horse vs. pitbull tug-of-war
“My traffic cone!” “No, MY traffic cone!!” It just doesn’t get much more adorable than this. Thanks to Megan Rust for the tip! (more…)
Fit to Ride: Because there are no blue ribbons at the bottom of that ice cream carton
Biz Stamm introduces her new weekly column, in which she starts treating herself like the athlete she is. (more…)
The Idea of Order: A horse comic
HN’s illustrious illustrator Morgane Schmidt is back this week with a a new edition of her hilarious comic. (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
If riding is the sole source of physical activity in your life, you might be selling yourself–and your horse–short. (more…)
Adoptable Horse of the Week: ‘Fancy’
This week’s adoptable horse, Fancy, is from our March featured rescue, White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue in Burkeville, VA. Presented by SnarkyRider.com. (more…)
Winner’s Circle: Hahahorses.com
Winning Caption:”Are you my mother?” –hldyrhrses
Breaking and Entering: Inside the Disney World stables
It’s not like Megan Kaiser pulled a stocking over her head and bum-rushed Mickey Mouse. She just, you know, took a little unauthorized detour. (more…)
Video du Jour: Rice Krispies commercial
“Hey mister, can I see your horse?” I’m gonna eat some Rice Krispies and try this kid’s strategy out at Rolex this year. (more…)
Deep Thoughts by Horse Nation
“Be wary of the horse with a sense of humor.” –Pam Brown
Do you have a Deep Thought you’d like to share with Horse Nation? Email it to [email protected]. (more…)
LA Bound: KY Horse & Teams
Mission Impazible, 2011 New Orleans Handicap and 2010 Louisiana Derby champ, will make an historic, blue-and-white bid to defend his Handicap title at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Sunday. (more…)
The Age Impaired Rider: ‘Rocking out to the Black Eyed Peas’
Dia Fowles says you’re never t0o old to follow your dreams, even if they lead you in an unexpected direction. And you’re never, EVER too old to rock. (more…)
In My Boots: The other Ocala
While perhaps best known for its English riding exploits, Ocala also has a booming Western scene. Last weekend it hosted the IHSA Semi-final Championships, which Kristen Kovatch attended as Alfred University’s western coach. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Good morning, Horse Nation! Hope the sun is shining and the birds are singing wherever you are. (more…)
Only in Ocala
“Sweetie, can you run to the pharmacy and pick up some dewormer, hoof sealant and fly spray?” If you live near this Walgreens, which includes a “horse care” section, your answer could be yes. (more…)
EN Today: Badminton preview
Eventing Nation enlists the help of Jacky Green to rummage through the 2012 Badminton entry list and predict who’ll be hoisting up a trophy at the end of the weekend. (more…)
Marius: The Quotes
That Hinrich Romeike? He’s a funny guy, and the recently-announced retirement of his double gold medal-winning Olympic eventer Marius brought a treasury of humorous quotes to light. (more…)
As the Hotwalker Turns: When bad things happen to good horsepeople
How many of the unfortunate incidents on Katy Groesbeck’s list have happened to you? (more…)