Know what could take your horse’s getup to the next level? That’s right. A purple gator breast collar. We’ve got your hookup right here. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
A big Horse Nation welcome to event rider Caitlin Silliman, the newest member of Team Fleeceworks! The story of Caitlyn and her horse Catch a Star (Hoku) is an amazing one indeed. (more…)
EN Today: Cool people doing cool things
Check out Jessica Bortner-Harris’ interview with Lynsey Steinberg, an eventer with who has carved a career out of her combined interests in art, technology and horses. (more…)
Video du Jour: I dare you
The horse in this video is CLEARLY a saint for (mostly) putting up with its rider, who repeatedly takes on ridiculous challenges from her goading barn buddies with a smile on her face. (more…)
Dear SmartPak: How do you feed a horse with Cushing’s?
SmartPak’s staff veterinarian Dr. Lydia Gray answers a question from the owner of a horse with Cushing’s, a disease caused by an overactive pituitary gland. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘Saddle Bread Mare – $1200’
White, wheat, rye, pumpernickel, French, pumpkin, ciabatta, cinnamon, sourdough, saddle. One of these things is not like the others. (more…)
You didn’t ask for it, and you probably don’t want it, but we’re going to give it to you anyway: More invisible horse dancing
We TOLD you it was going to take over the world… (more…)
The Idea of Order: You might be a tack addict if…
Have you ever sold personal belongings on eBay to finance your tack habit? (If not, I know what you’re thinking: “That’s a great idea!”) Either way, you’ll enjoy this comic from Morgane Schmidt. (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
We how much World Equestrian Brands loves supporting sport! Most recently, WEB was once again a Gold Sponsor of the American Eventing Championships. (more…)
So Cool: Tips for helping your horse recover after warm-weather exercise
What’s the most effective cool-out procedure? Our friends at Kentucky Performance Products break it down. (more…)
EN Today: ‘Men in uniform (sort of?) pretending to ride horses’
For some inexplicable and probably regrettable reason, we here at EN/HN feel compelled to keep you up-t0-date on the latest developments in the “Gangnam Style” dance craze. (more…)
Trending: Photoshopped ‘Dog Horses’
BuzzFeed, purveyer of all things viral, has declared that photoshopping images of horses with dog heads, or vice versa, is an internet “thing.” And yes, Buzzfeed, we too are disturbed. (more…)
In My Boots: Cowhorsin’ Around
Reined cowhorse, team sorting, cutting… it all sounds like a blast. This week, columnist Kristen Kovatch confirms our suspicions that, yep, being a cowgirl is as fun as it’s cracked up to be. (more…)
My Tennessee Walking (Event) Horse
“I Test Drove a Saddlebred” had such a great response yesterday, I felt compelled to share the story of the best cross-country horse I’ve ever owned, whom we lost two years ago today. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘Lil pony – $300’
The ad says he was “born by accident.” So let me get this straight: You put a mare in a field with a stallion and “had no idea they would mate”? And I had no idea the sun was going to come up this morning. (more…)
The Riding School: To buy or not to buy
This week, the Riding Instructor outlines her thoughts on guiding students and their parents through the process of deciding whether to purchase their own horse. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Do you know the Dubarry story? It’s colorful for sure, and if you’re into traditional Irish music you’ll love the soundtrack. Here’s a short history lesson: (more…)
Daily Dose of Adorable: World’s cutest dressage test
Kate and Ali over at EN are responsible for the resurfacing of this video of Dylan Philipps piloting her pony Rusty to sure dressage victory. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Morgane Schmidt for her winning contribution, “The Idea of Order: Define ‘Horse’.” With 842 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
HN Classifieds: Mare, ‘loves marshmallows!’
She likes marshmallows? Seriously? Is that the best selling point you could come up with? My other favorite part of the ad: “Will consider trade for guns or boat.” (more…)
Weekend Adventure: I test drove a Saddlebred…
…and it was awesome, and it was hilarious, and I was terrible at it, and yes, oh yes, there is video.
Horses in My History: Our Sulphur Mustang’s story
HN historian Lorraine Jackson reaches deep into the rich and fabled past of her family’s adopted Sulphur Mustang, Posie. (more…)
Ask the Vet: What’s up with West Nile Virus?
West Nile Virus has had a busy summer, infecting horses around the country. HN’s vet-in-residence Dr. Jen Johnson gives us the DL on this deadly virus and a theory about why it’s on the rise. (more…)
Brainteaser: Can you pass this ‘AP Dressage’ exam?
It’s good to mix things up sometimes. This dressage exercise from Katy Groesbeck will either make you a better rider or send you into a mental breakdown. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
Confession: Last week, I kind of went on a little SmartPak shopping spree. That’s what credit cards are for, right? Right. (more…)