Most weekly episodes of Evention are all about teaching us some new skill or sharing a useful tutorial. Not this week–unless you happen to be a dog. (more…)
Flex’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
The only thing better than a video of a horse dumping its rider into a water jump is a video of a horse dumping its rider into a water jump set to creepy music and played in reverse. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
For this week’s sponsored post, Fleeceworks president Judy McSwain asked, “Do you just have a good story that we could be the intro for?” Immediately, this one came to mind. (more…)
EN Today: The real story behind Santa and Blitzen
Did you know that prior to his current career as a sleigh-driving, gift-dropping, pimp-suit-wearing holiday celebrity, Santa was an upper-level eventer? Kate Samuels has the story. (more…)
The Idea of Order: A very crafty Christmas
HN’s illustrious illustrator Morgane Schmidt didn’t have time to create a new comic this week because she’s been busy working on a holiday-themed project that is equally awesome. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘Glow in the Dark Rope Halters’
If you’re still looking for a Christmas gift for that special horse person in your life, we’ve got your hookup! As the seller notes, “you wont find these any where else.” I can’t imagine why. (more…)
News: ‘Horse jumps fence, lands in South Florida swimming pool’
That’s the headline from a story published today in the Miami Herald about a wayward horse who, clearly, would make an excellent eventer. (more…)
Video du Jour: Horse boarding
Think skateboarding meets water-skiing with a horse involved. Eventing Nation posted this as its Wednesday video from Kentucky Performance Products and we felt compelled to pass it along. (more…)
Wisconsin Winter Games: One barn’s tradition
The indoor loses its charm after about a million 20-meter circles. Caitrin O’Shea explains how the facility where she boards keeps itself entertained. (more…)
Flex’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
This one is like watching a plane plummeting headfirst toward the earth. Will it right itself at the very last moment or explode in a fiery crash? You’ll just have to watch and see. (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
Did your horse make Santa’s “nice” list this year? If yes, consider exercising a little positive reinforcement by leaving him something extra nice under the tree. (more…)
Kentucky Performance Products: Are your feed room and hayloft ready for winter?
Our friends at Kentucky Performance Products give us five tips for winter preparedness. (more…)
17 Weird And/Or Hilarious Photos of Apples and Carrots
Horses love eating ’em! But to ingest the artistry featured in these photos–whether man-made or “au naturale”–would just be a waste. (more…)
Flex’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Life’s a ditch!
Today’s “Oh Crap” moment is brought to you by event rider Haley Benzon and her horse, Dan. Presented by our mucking fabulous sponsor Equi-Tee Mfg™. (more…)
News: ‘Shetland Pony, Seppi, Goes For A Ride In Berlin S-Bahn Subway’
That’s the headline of a Huffington Post story published yesterday concerning a YouTube video posted last week that has since gone viral. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘Miniature hores,’ ‘hores trailers,’ ‘hores blankets’ and – wait for it! – ‘hores riding lessons’
Lord help us all, it’s time for another edition of Hores Nation Classifieds. (more…)
EN Today: Gangnam Style rides again
One more equestrian-themed “Gangnam Style” video, and then we’ll leave you alone forever. Maybe. If you’re lucky. Presenting: “Gangnam Eventer Style.” (more…)
In My Boots: Mule-tide carols
This week cowgirl columnist Kristen Kovatch takes her barn’s newest resident–a mule named Sweet Emma–for a spin and discovers that she lives up to her name. (more…)
Reminder: Nominate HN for the 2013 Equestrian Social Media Awards!
The category we’d really, really love to win: Best Newcomer. Here’s our stump speech and info on submitting a nomination! (Deadline: Dec.21) (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘a dirty snow white molly mule – $750’
This molly mule is “pure as the driven snow, like an albino dalmation–spottless.” When she’s clean, that is. (more…)
Headlines: ‘Fake cremation concerns for horse owners’
That’s the headline from a Horse & Hound story published today regarding a rash of fraudulent equine cremation services that charged owners for cremations that never took place. (more…)
Flex’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
When I saw this picture on My Virtual Eventing Coach’s Facebook page over the weekend, all I could think was, “Oh Crap.” (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Breanne Long for her winning contribution, “Your Turn: The five horses we meet in life.” With 935 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)