From August 30 to September 4 at Greenwich Park, 78 paralympic equestrians will be vying for Olympic gold. (more…)
Blog Spotlight: ‘Wild Horse Education’
Each week, we shine a light on a blog that we feel deserves attention. This week’s featured blog is Wild Horse Education, written by mustang advocate Laura Leigh. (more…)
Gomez’s Redemptive Tale
On closing day of Keeneland’s spring meet, ostensibly in town to attend Rolex, my friend and I stole away from Friday afternoon dressage to find ourselves trackside. Under my arm was a dog-eared copy of The Garrett Gomez Story (more…)
EN Today: Tribute to Icarus, Jude’s Law & VDL Ulando H
Over the weekend, a trailering accident claimed the lives of three of eventing’s brightest equine stars. Abby Gibbon compiled this tribute. (more…)
Stories we couldn’t make up if we tried
This week: Buggy bloopers, narrow escapes and our top story, “Man Arrested for Drunk Driving had Zebra in Front Seat.” Yep. (more…)
Let’s Discuss: Bratty kids
I know juniors get stressed out at horse shows. But my pet peeve is when they take it out on the people who are enabling them to ride in the first place. At a recent show, I overheard multiple kids barking orders or snapping at their just-trying-to-be-helpful parents. Thoughts? (more…)
In My Boots: Western you’ve never heard of, part III
Kristen Kovatch wraps up her three-part series on lesser-known western sports with a spotlight on “Packhorse Races.” Who knew? (more…)
Deep Thoughts by Horse Nation
“You can lead a horse to water, but a pencil must be led.” –Stan Laurel
Do you have a Deep Thought you’d like to share? Email it to [email protected]. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Welcome back to the real world, Horse Nation! Hope you enjoyed a long, relaxing Memorial Day weekend.
Winner’s Circle: Hahahorses.com
Winning Caption: “there’s an App for that…” –Joni
Video du Jour: Warrior, a real-life war horse
BBC Countryfile‘s Brough Scott talks about Warrior, a real war horse that served in the Great War and was active in many famous battles. (more…)
EN Today: Happy Memorial Day
From John: Memorial Day is a perfect reason to take a few moments to step outside of the eventing world and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to defend our country. (more…)
Let’s Discuss: How much do you pay for your horse’s shoes?
I’m wondering how much variance there is depending on where you live. Chime in, Horse Nation! (more…)
The Riding School: A column about the people who teach us how to ride
Up this week: the camp instructor’s “secret weapon” for educating and entertaining. (more…)
Deep Thoughts by Horse Nation
“The horse, the noblest, bravest, proudest, most courageous and certainly the most perverse and infuriating animal that humans ever domesticated.” –Anne McCaffrey (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
Good morning Horse Nation! And happy Memorial Day. Be sure to take a moment to remember those who have died in military service. (more…)
Video du Jour: Bald Eagle release at Florida Horse Park
To kick off Memorial Day weekend, the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey released its 449th rehabilitated Bald Eagle onto the Florida Horse Park’s cross-country course. (more…)
SmartPak: Our summer shopping list
Take advantage of SmartPak’s Memorial Day Sale (10% off + free shipping with any order over $150) to stock up on summer essentials. Here are a few of Horse Nation’s summer must-haves: (more…)
Hey! It’s the weekend
And a long, luxurious Memorial Day weekend to boot. Do you have any big plans?
Blog Spotlight: Darley Newman’s travel blog
On one hand, I hate Darley Newman. Then again, the only reasons why I hate her are because she’s pretty, blonde, charismatic and living my dream life. (more…)
EN Today: Trailer Accident strikes Pollard Eventing
John reports that a horse trailer carrying six of Michael and Nathalie Pollard’s horses turned over in a traffic accident, mercifully sparing five but fatally injuring the stallion VDL Ulando H. (more…)
SmartPak Featured Article of the Week
A big congratulations to Biz Stamm for her winning story, “Fit to Ride: Yoga for lawn darts.” With 822 page views, it was the most-read guest submission of this week. (more…)
Video du Jour: What your horse really thinks about the dentist
Going to the dentist isn’t on anyone’s top 10 list of favorite things to do, but you’ve got to admit, our horses have it WAY worse. (more…)
Friday Flicks: ‘Tornado and the Kalahari Horse Whisperer’
Where do you find this stuff, Amanda? This week, she reviews a South African film about a suicidal ex-track star who finds redemption in the form of an Arabian stallion. (more…)
Ravel to Skip Selections
What, you have to get selected for the Olympics? Not if you’re Ravel, Steffen Peters’ past WEG and Olympic mount, whom many consider to be the USA’s top hope for a dressage medal in London. (more…)