The movie, set for a March 21, 2014 release, looks like it’s going to be a a wild ride. (more…)
The 3 Greatest Christmas Commercials of 2013, Presented by Three
Wait, is that two ponies in party hats getting busy in a candy hot tub? Why yes, yes it is. Merry Christmas, y’all. (more…)
9 Videos of Little Girls TOTALLY Freaking Out Because They Got a Horse For Christmas
From squealing to screaming to sobbing to standing frozen in a state of shock, these reactions to getting The Best Present Ever are priceless. (more…)
O Zebra, Where Art Thou?
Tennessee residents have spotted an unusually fleet-footed four-legged friend zipping in and out of their neighborhoods and it ain’t Rudolph. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
‘Tis the season for holiday shopping. Here are seven amazing stocking-stuffer ideas for under $20 from our friends at Ovation! (more…)
Eventing Nation: Alltech presents Norman’s winter training program
This video of Norman, mascot of the World Equestrian Games, is pretty stinking cute. Good find, Lindsey Kahn! (more…)
12 Holiday Spirited Stables
There’s just something magical–a mix of nostalgia and rustic elegance, perhaps?–about a simple wreath hung outside a barn. Here are a few gorgeous photos we found that might inspire you to raise a wreath or two yourself. (more…)
Craigslist: ‘Once In A Life Time Offer On A Horse!! – $250’
Eventing Nation editor Jenni Autry passed this one our way with the note, “If you can look past the rearing problem and the terrible legs, she could be your dream horse!” (more…)
Cringe-worthy Gifts For the Equestrians in Your Life
When non-horse people buy gifts for their horse-loving loved ones, the results can be, well, let’s just hope they included a gift receipt. Take it away, Gen Griffin! (more…)
Hi-ha Silver! ‘Lone Ranger’ blooper reel
Silver seemed unimpressed with Johnny Depp’s Indian getup in clips from a just-unveiled Lone Ranger blooper reel. Maybe it was the dead bird on his head? (more…)
The Ponybutler: A few of my fave horse-y things
Kat O’Riley a.k.a. ‘The Ponybutler’ reflects on a few especially appreciated gifts she has received over the years. (more…)
Fit to Ride: Un-tooching your booty
If you watch America’s Next Top Model, you may be familiar with the Tyra Banks-coined term “bootie tooch.” Biz Stamm explains why it won’t do your in-the-saddle fierceness any favors. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
What’s soft and snuggly and looks great with a big red bow on it under the Christmas tree? (a) a kitten (b) a bunny (c) a Fleeceworks pad. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Holiday gift etiquette for trainers
What is the appropriate Christmas gift for a coach who is, well, the best ever? Sally Spickard advises. (more…)
Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro Have Now Broken Every Grand Prix Dressage World Record
But Totilas is still prettier, I think. (more…)
7 Things Your Horse Could Sue You For
You might not think of horses as particularly litigious animals, but you’d be surprised. By Carley Sparks. (more…)
Video: Watch this horse take off his own halter and then destroy the evidence
Final score: Horse – 1, Human – 0. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Family holiday photos
Three, two, one… “Say carrot!” Or, just stand there looking annoyed. Take it away, Morgane Schmidt! (more…)
Your Turn: One Barn’s holiday tradition
The Maryland barn where Holly Mooney boards her horse gets festive each year with a costumed Christmas drill team performance and party. (more…)
SpectraVET Performance of the Week: Taylor Jacob’s record-breaking run at NFR 2013
Taylor and her horse Bo turned and burned their way around the National Rodeo Finals last week to set a new arena record of 13.37. (more…)
Kickstarter Spotlight: ‘Lady Jocks’
Kelly Artz is putting the final touches on her UCLA graduate thesis film, a documentary following three female jockeys on the So-Cal racing circuit, but she needs our help to reach the finish line. (more…)
‘We Don’t Have Tack for That,’ Presented by ThinLine
Adorably ridiculous or ridiculously adorable… you didn’t sign up for this life, little pony. (more…)
Wednesday Book Review: ‘Boleto’
Erin McCabe finds a lot to appreciate about Alyson Hagy’s 2012 novel about men and horses, the American West, and the dream of a ticket out. (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
What does your horse want for Christmas this year? Probably… this. (more…)
Eventing Nation: What’s the rush?
“There seems to be this sort of unspoken, secret rush to get a great horse up the levels in eventing, but why? Are we doing what’s best for the horses?” By Ellie Thompson. (more…)