It’s every horse-crazy little girl’s dream to find a pony under the Christmas tree, but the reality might seem closer to a nightmare. (more…)
Top 10 Christmas Gifts For Kids That Drop the Horse Hint
A horse-themed present just might be the gateway drug your child needs to started on the path toward a lifetime of equine addiction. Lorraine Jackson offers a few ideas. (more…)
9 Horses Who Are NOT In the Holiday Spirit
Can you say “Bah humbug”? These equines are not down with Christmas, at all.
Santa Baby: The equestrian version
Not quite sure how to break the news of your hefty Christmas list to Santa this year? We rewrote the lyrics to “Santa Baby” for your convenience. (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…)
HN Gift Guide: Horse books for all ages
Joy Seymour recommends some of her all-time favorite reads for horse lovers both young and young-at-heart. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: ‘It is a Ponky!’
Translation: Pony + donkey = ponky. Look, her hooves are painted pink! I kind of really want her — Is that bad?
Every Thread on a Horse Forum, Ever
Parry Kietzman writes, “I love browsing horse forums as much as the next procrastinator, but sometimes during a binge they all start looking the same to me….” (more…)
Daily Dose of Adorable: Jack Russell ‘Dally’ and pony ‘Spanky’ take flight
Animals are so awesome.
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
SmartPak is back with a hilarious new video series, “Confessions of Former Bucket Users” hosted by — who else? — Barbara Halters. (more…)
VIDEO: Sad Horse Diaries
It’s finally here! Horses are finally getting a chance to whine, complain and stew over their plots for our demise on Youtube. (more…)
Weekend Wrapup from Kentucky Performance Products
Did you know that KPP is on Pinterest? You’ve got to check it out. (more…)
7 Things Modern Riders Could Learn from Xenophon
Xenophon was a member of the landed Equestrian class who could train a lean, mean, warhorse machine. And his writings from 350 BC can teach modern riders a thing or two. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Cardio research study takes huge leap forward thanks to girth
Jenni Autry reports from the USEA annual meeting on a girth outfitted with electrodes designed to gather data while horses gallop cross-country. (more…)
Non-Riders Say the Darndest Things
We kid because we love. And because we’ve all heard it a million times. (more…)
When Duct Tape Isn’t Enough…
Karlie Mitchell outlines a list of useful stuff to have on hand at the barn in the event of an emergency. PLUS! 13 totally inappropriate uses of duct tape. Just because. (more…)
Your Turn: Allie’s ashes
Kat O’Riley never intended to lug the cremated remains of her beloved mare around for seven years after her passing. It’s just that she still can’t quite decide how to say goodbye. (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher: How to own a fall
Australian eventing superstar Lucinda Fredericks shows us how it’s done in this video from Bramham Horse Trials in 2011. (more…)
Press Release: People with jobs ride dressage!
OMG real working people do dressage! It’s true! This Connecticut couple made headlines. (more…)
How to Not Feel Guilty About Your Riding
You’re a busy person with things to do, places to go and people to see… which can make a visit to the barn feel more like a guilt trip. Jenni Nguyen shares some advice. (more…)
Fit to Ride: Conditioning your horse, part II
Yesterday Biz Stamm showed us how to quantitatively measure our horse’s fitness and conditioning progress. Today, Lila Gendal shares an example of an effective fitness routine. (more…)
Friday Flicks: Cold days, hot knights
Bummed out by Daylight Savings? Stuck indoors by frigid temperatures? Need a distraction? Amanda Ronan suggests warming up to these hot knights. (more…)
Hunt Report: ‘Like being inside a live video game’
HN’s foxiest blogger Gretchen Pelham is back with another breathtaking photo essay from a recent outing with Tennessee Valley Hunt. (more…)
Evention TV’s ‘Dressage Skillz’ Music Video, Deconstructed
There is so much going on in this new video released last night on EventionTV, I thought it deserved a play-by-play. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
The horse bug often strikes young, which is why Ovation stocks a full line of children’s riding gear. (more…)