Chilly temps don’t have to put a damper on your riding. SmartPak’s Sarah Paul outlines some winter-weather strategies for warming up and cooling down. (more…)
Riding the Second Time Around, Part III
After the loss of her equine best friend of 20 years, Honeycomb, Jessica Fox didn’t think she’d ever ride again. This is the story of her climb back into the saddle. (more…)
HN Classifeds: ‘Most Beautiful Trail Horse – $1500 (Ocala)’
I love the random acts of capitalization and punctuation in this ad, almost as much as I love the totally random picture. Oh, Craiglist… you just never know what it’s going to turn up next! (more…)
13 Photos of Jackie O Looking Fabulous Around Horses
This queen of equestrian chic is possibly the only woman in history to pull off the balloon-thigh breeches look. (Here’s hoping those NEVER come back in style!) Check out these photos: (more…)
NickerDoodles: It’s the most wonderful time of the year
Unless you’re a horse posing in reindeer antlers for the annual holiday photo shoot. Take it away, Melanie Eberhardt! (more…)
Flex’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Gretchen Pelham takes her camera with her wherever she goes… including underwater. Presented by our mucking fabulous sponsor Equi-Tee Mfg™. (more…)
Video du Jour: That’s what you call mad kicks
And the award for the most ridiculously talented hind end ever goes to… this stallion. (more…)
In My Boots: Head to head
This week our in-house cowgirl Kristen Kovatch shines a light on two speed events that not only pit competitors against the clock, but against one another as well. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Christmas shopping season is officially here–are you ready? Get the ball rolling by checking out Dubarry’s “Christmas Wish List” Pinterest Board. (more…)
Music Video Break: Templeton Thompson
What is it with girls and horses? This cowgirl singer-songwriter has a few theories. Check out her video, and hear her co-host of today’s episode of Horses in the Morning! (more…)
EN Today: Bettina, back in the big time and heading to Badminton
Samantha Clark has a lovely long chat with top German event rider Bettina Hoy, in which she discusses her training system and plans for the future. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘Wanted: Place that does trail rides (Augusta, Georgia)’
It sounds like this Craigslist poster has had some bad trail-riding experiences in the past. (more…)
Weekly CANTER Wishlist
Each week Kaitlyn Jansen relentlessly searches the CANTER listings to bring you her top OTTB sporthorse prospect picks. Get your checkbooks ready: Here’s her latest batch… (more…)
Lauren Nethery: 30 things I’m thankful for in November
If you’re on Facebook, you’re probably aware of, if not participating in, the “30 Days of Thankfulness” thing. Here’s the final installation of Lauren’s month-long series. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Amanda Ronan for her winning contribution, “Friday Flicks: Un-thankful horses of reality TV.” With 1,230 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
How To Get Your Point Across, by George Morris
Emphasis on “point.” GetMyFix.org, the best hunter-jumper blog in the land, posted this video of–wait for it–George taping thumbtacks to a student’s saddle. (more…)
Shake’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
My friend Tally sent me the link to today’s video with the note, “Eight seconds, shmeight seconds. I believe you would call those some sticky britches!” (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
If you haven’t already taken advantage of SmartPak’s Thanksgiving weekend sale, time is running out–the sale ends today! (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…)
Friday Roll Call: What are you doing this weekend?
Me, I’ll be savoring my first official post horse show season weekend, with activities to include staying FAR FAR AWAY from the mall and walk-hacking my hardworking horse. (more…)
Video du Jour: A little ‘Black Stallion’ for your Black Friday
Do you remember the first time you saw The Black Stallion? I do, and vividly–because it pretty much rocked my world. This is one of my favorite movie scenes of all time. (more…)
Black Friday: A smarter way to shop
Molly Gasiewicz asks: Why battle the sale-crazed masses when you could take advantage of SmartPak’s Thanksgiving weekend sale from the comfort of your own home? (more…)
Flex’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
What happens if you lose your stirrups in an FEI World Cup jump-off and can’t get them back? If you’re Malin Baryard Johnsson, you just grab mane and keep going. (more…)
Friday Flicks: Un-thankful horses of reality TV
Horses on reality television shows have to put up with a lot of crap. This week, Amanda Ronan shines a light on a few horses that are not grateful to be in the entertainment industry. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘Old Fence Boards to Trade for Horses (Northern Va.)
Reader Denise sent us a link to this super-sketchy Craigslist post from someone who seems to think they’re doing the world a big favor. (more…)