Is this real life? Is this just fantasy? Jenni Nguyen shares three horsey excursions she’d like to take despite the fact that the destinations may not actually exist. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Feeling the chill? Warm up with these cozy faux fur winter accessories from Dubarry. (more…)
Video: Remembering Sgt. Reckless
Horse Nation salutes all veterans–of both the two and four-legged variety. Join us in honoring Reckless, a mare so heroic she was promoted to Staff Sergeant during the Korean War. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Biz Stamm for her winning contribution, “Fit to Ride: Skinny vs. fit.” With 1,955 views, it was the most popular guest submission of last week. (more…)
Book Review: ‘War Horse’
Yep, that’s right–just like Harry Potter and the Twilight series, War Horse was a book before it was a movie. Erin McCabe gives it a read. (more…)
21 Cavalry Photos You Have to See to Believe
It’s official: People in the cavalry were INSANE–and we’ve got proof. Check out this craziness…. (more…)
Horses in History: The caparisoned horse
Our resident horse historian Lorraine Jackson examines this military tradition and remembers Black Jack, one of only two U.S. Army horses to ever be buried with full U.S. Military Honors. (more…)
Helping Horses Help People Heal
Bernadette Kilcer checks out two equine-assisted therapy programs that are dedicated to the needs of veterans and law enforcement. (more…)
Film Review: ‘Recon: Unbridled – Healing the Wounds of War’
Amanda Ronan checks out a documentary about Horse Sense and Soldiers, an intensive program for veterans suffering from PTSD led by Monty Roberts. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: ‘QT Gelding 16’2 Race Horse, Pleasure – $3000 (bradenton 675)’
Maat van Uitert sent us a link to this ad that has maybe the best photos ever. (more…)
Veterans Day Morning Feed from SmartPak
This one goes out to all of Horse Nation’s western riders. Have you heard about SmartPak’s new Rockin’ SP line of tack? (more…)
Equine Insurance vs. Wellness Plan: What You Need to Know
Most horses spend their free time planning the demise of themselves and others. Here’s how to thwart them–and save money.
Weekend Wrapup from Kentucky Performance Products
It’s no secret that Horse Nation is a big fan of the Horses in the Morning Radio Show–Kentucky Performance Products is, too. (more…)
3 Holiday Horse Treats for the Cooking-Challenged
Because let’s face it — horses don’t care if their holiday treats look Betty Crocker perfect. (more…)
5 Things Your Riding Instructor Wishes You Knew
Ever wondered what your instructor REALLY wishes you would do in lessons? (Aside from moving your leg one way and your hip another way and your elbows another way… at once?) (more…)
Eventing Nation: What do we have to lose?
Lila Gendal poses a provocative question: “Are we stronger or weaker competitors when we have something besides our horse to live for?” (more…)
Heather Benson: ‘If I had a million dollars… I still couldn’t buy these horses’
The big checkbooks come out to play each year at the Keeneland fall sales. Our new racing blogger shows us the money. (more…)
Ivy League Oops: $200K spermcicles melt
When it comes to sperm, rarely are accidents minor matters. Shara Rutberg reports on a recent incident that has Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in hot water. (more…)
From Whoa to Ho: Instructor was madam
A British riding instructor was busted for helping run a brothel. What’s your trainer’s second job? (more…)
Turd Alert: Is horse poop invading our national parks?
Forget global warming and sequestration-related budget cuts, is the scariest threats to our national parks horse poop? (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher
As the horses came around for the final stretch of a race at Australia’s Bathurst Racecourse last week, a surprise gauntlet of sprinklers made for an exciting finish. (more…)
Friday Flicks: The ‘real’ Trigger
Horse Nation’s galloping film critic Amanda Ronan introduces us to Hollywood’s original golden boy, Roy Rogers’ Trigger. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
When it comes to riding apparel, riding boots definitely win the “most improved” award of the past few years. (more…)
Eventing Nation: DIY or not? Eventing’s great debate
“Is it better to produce your own horse and go up through the levels or buy a horse with experience to teach you how to get to the top?” Ellie Thompson considers both sides of the argument. (more…)
FEI vs. Reality: Let’s break it down
The Princess Haya drama continues to unfold, as a cheerleader-y new FEI press release appears to directly contradict a news story published earlier this week. (more…)