Saddles aren’t just for horses anymore. These dogs are tacked up and ready to win your heart. Happy almost-Halloween! (more…)
Weekend Update from Kentucky Performance Products
If your horse had things his way, he’d probably spend his days alternately napping, stuffing his face and playing grab-tail with his buds. Unfortunately, we have a different agenda. (more…)
8 Horses Who Are Thoroughly Enjoying Happy Hour
These horses are seriously thirsty–for beer. Cheers, Horse Nation! This one’s for you. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘Beautiful Dapple Grey Horse – $300’
There’s nothing wrong with this ad copy–truly, “Muffin” appears to be a beautiful dapple grey horse. But the picture of the kid riding her creeps us out a little. (more…)
Friday Roll Call
What are you up to this weekend? Me, I’m continuing my October lesson-a-thon, in which I drive 3 hours to Tryon, NC, each week to take a 1-hour lesson, then drive 3 hours back home. So efficient, I know! Yet somehow, so worth it. (more…)
EN Today: Pumpkin carving contest!
Can you “hack a gourd into a masterpiece of insanity-in-the-middle?” (Good one, Vis.) Check out this pumpkin carving contest, presented by FLAIR. (more…)
Video du Jour: Haunted riding lesson?
Is there a ghost spectator watching over this lady’s riding lesson, or are these people just bonkers? You decide.
Where’d My Money Go? A totally depressing new series
“Where’d my money go?” It’s a common question amongst horse owners. We’ll kick this series off with a look at one of the most unsuspecting money pits: association fees. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
The folks at Ovation are hard at work putting together the 2013 Annual Catalog. If you want a bit of a tease, check out their Facebook page! (more…)
EN Today: Clayton Fredericks in running for Canadian Eventing Coach
Who is this Clayton Fredericks guy and why is he always giving us a thumbs up? Jenni Autry has the scoop. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ’67 Ford Horse Box – $2,500
$2,500 is a great price for a truck and trailer package… not so great for a really crappy lawn ornament. As seen on Craigslist: (more…)
Bling! Shopping at the Quarter Horse Congress trade show
From rhinestone-studded dog collars to bedazzled bras, it’s all sparkle-and-shine at this year’s month-long event, which wraps up this weekend in Columbus, OH. (more…)
Video du Jour: Palio de Siena
That’s Italian for “Equine Demolition Derby,” we think. Check out this ESPN coverage of this famed horse race that takes over the city of Siena twice each summer. (more…)
Hoofing It, Literally: When fashion and taxidermy collide
Lady Gaga is reportedly among the fans of this line of shoes by German designer Iris Schieferstein, made from (pass the barf bag, please) real horse hooves. (more…)
The Secret Life of McKenna: Things are looking up, finally!
HN junior blogger McKenna Oxenden and her new horse Gigi hit some bumps in the road during the process of getting to know one another. This week, though, she only has good news to report. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Fleeceworks is a fierce supporter of so many riders and events, it can be hard to keep up with them sometimes! Here’s a roundup of what they’ve been into of late. (more…)
Fit to Ride: Tack room yoga
HN hardboy Biz Stamm guides us through a series of simple yoga poses that could make a big difference in your position.
Evention Presents: Let’s get skinny! How to school 5 levels of skinny/narrow jumps
Get the skinny on schooling skinnies with the latest tutorial from Schramm Equestrian, filmed by Right Start Photography. (more…)
EN Today: Fighting the winter funk
Each winter Kate Samuels declares war on her mortal enemy, equine skin fungus. Here, she shares a few of her favorite defense tactics. (more…)
Video du Jour: Horse goes Gangnam Style
I swear to George Morris, this is (probably) the last Gangnam Style video we’ll post today. Since you’ve got the dumb song stuck in your head anyway, check it out! (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘haul your horses and buggy too – $2150’
Reader Amy Conversa kindly tipped us off to this ad for a creative towing apparatus. If it takes a minute to wrap your head around, don’t feel bad–we’re still a little confused. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Halloween caption contest!!!
Contest time! Come up with a caption for Morgane Schmidt’s latest comic and win the original artwork complete with your caption, in pen and ink on heavy weight, acid free, 9″x12″ paper. (more…)
24 Impressive Horse Halloween Pumpkins
Have you carved a pumpkin yet this year? Take a gander at these inspired works of horse-crazy Halloween art. (more…)
Horsepeople going Gangnam Style
Nothing delights me more than hearing that a barn has made its own music video. Check out these three equestrian takes on the invisible horse riding dance. (more…)