Horses know a thing or two about that which goes bump in the night, as illustrated in Melanie Eberhart’s latest cartoon. (more…)
Halloween Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to ride a reining horse? Check out this amazing helmet cam footage. (more…)
FEI Eff-up: 2014 WEG poster features doping posterchild
The poster surfaced on the Normandy WEG Facebook page and vanished shortly thereafter… but not before Endurance Belgium captured it via a screenshot.
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Best of Craigslist: ‘Where my Brony’s & Pegasisters at?? my little pony club’
Reader Kerry Rogers sent us a link to this ad from someone with a room full of My Little Ponies and nobody to play with. Not creepy at all. (more…)
Bottoms Up: Bum-proofing your jumper
Can your horse jump the moon(s)? Horse & Hound caught this great deal on eBay for a completely unique set of jump fillers. (more…)
Wednesday Book Review: ‘The Orchardist’ – But horses don’t grow on trees!
Erin McCabe reviews Amanda Coplin’s new historical fiction novel, in which horses play a surprisingly prominent role. (more…)
HN’s Annual Halloween Costume Awards: Readers, send us your pics!
Last chance to show us your horsey Halloween costumes. Email pics to [email protected] and enjoy these classics from 2012. (more…)
Trick or Colic?: Halloween candy & horses
My horse will trample pasturemates, dogs and small children for candy corn. But is it safe for him to eat? (more…)
The Idea of Order: Trick or treat
HN’s illustrious illustrator Morgane Schmidt writes, “Happy Halloween! I hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday. Remember to share your candy with all those needy ponies at the barn whose owners never feed them.” (more…)
SpectraVET Classic Performance of the Week: Zenyatta at the Breeders’ Cup
Today we revisit Nov. 7, 2009, when undefeated Zenyatta came from behind to become the first filly to win the Breeders’ Cup Classic. (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
Give your old boot the boot–WEB just announced its new Equilibrium Tri-Zone Airlite Allsports II with enhanced features. (more…)
‘We Don’t Have Tack for That,’ Presented by ThinLine
‘Tis the season for dressing our pets up in humiliating costumes. These dogs are all saddled up with nowhere to go! (more…)
Lindsay Rausch: Early-onset symptoms of chronic horse-itis
Is your kid’s “horse thing” just a phase or a full-blown condition? Here are the top 10 ways to tell. (more…)
Midnight Rider: Man seeks designated driver in barn
Apparently, it was a wild night in Bavaria. Imagine arriving at the barn in the morning, ready for a ride only to discover someone’s already on your horse–passed out drunk. (more…)
In My Boots: Real horses doing real work
HN’s in-house cowgirl Kristen Kovatch reports on an AQHA award that recognizes ranches that are “keeping it real” when it comes to the Quarter Horse breed. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: 6 month quarter horse mare – $400
Excerpt from the description: “6 month old mirror up for sale. you are able to lift up the pizza in the hood they been trimmed already. really tame ready to go.” (more…)
Video: Irish rider flies over 6’8″ wall sidesaddle, breaking world record
Six feet, eight inches. In a skirt. Shara Rutberg gets the scoop. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
This Halloween, warm up to some hot new styles from our friends at Dubarry. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Staying motivated when the temperature drops
Minnesota native Lindsey Kahn shares some tips for keeping your cool in the cold. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Grace Van Dyke for her winning contribution, “A Blessed Life: Pat Day on making peace with his sport and his faith.” With 922 views, it was the most popular guest submission of last week. (more…)
Joy Seymour: Mounted Games… for adults?
Yep, it’s a “thing.” Brand-new blogger Joy Seymour introduces us a sport for the young and young at heart. (more…)
Meet HN’s Newest Bloggers!
Last month we launched a contest to find Horse Nation’s Next Top Blogger. Which quickly turned into Blogger(s), plural. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: ‘BEAUTIFUL GREY/ROAN OTTB MARE FOR SALE – $1300’
Also, according to the ad, the horse was born in 1969. Reader Carolyn Brown writes, “Almost 50 and a nice mover, only $1300. What a bargain!” (more…)
News: ‘Virginia woman rides horse to DMV’
Reader Paulette McElwain sent us a link to a story about a woman who traded in one kind of horsepower for another to get her license back. (more…)
Video: Beer keg wins annual gambler’s choice costume class at Washington International
Plus, Tim Gredley’s winning 6’11” Puissance round and WIHS’s inugural Shetland Pony Steeplechase! (more…)