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Amos and Andy: A tale of two racehorses

December 2, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#OTTB4 Comments

Amos and Andy were best buddies as foals, but their racing careers sent them down separate paths. Elizabeth Wood of Bits & Bytes Farm shares the story of their unlikely reunion. (more…)

HN Holiday Gift Guide: ThinLine Cyber Monday Sale!

December 2, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#THINLINE2 Comments

Use promo code CYBERMONDAY at thinlineglobal.com and receive a discount on all orders over $50 (excluding closeout items) through midnight. (more…)

11 Reasons to be Thankful for George Morris

December 2, 2013Shara RutbergUncategorized#GEORGE MORRIS17 Comments

Thanksgiving may have come and gone but it’s never too late for a good roast. Pass the sarcasm, Shara Rutberg. (more…)

Video: Shania Twain on her horsey Vegas show

December 2, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#CELEBRITY, #SHANIAComments Off on Video: Shania Twain on her horsey Vegas show

HRTV gets the scoop on “Shania: Still the One,” a two-year performance residency at Caesar’s Palace that showcases the country star’s equestrian passion. (more…)

The Blessings of Being a Horse Person

December 2, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#YOUR TURN2 Comments

Karlie Mitchell explains that the equestrian life is rich with rewards–and she’s not just talking about blue ribbons. (more…)

#TBT: Barn Owners — How To Stay on Your Boarders’ Nice List

December 2, 2013Leslie WylieContributor#BOARDERS, #BOARDING4 Comments
Carla Lake’s post How to Stay on Your Barn Owner’s Nice List was a big hit last week, but as reader James Powell points out, it works both ways. (more…)

Cyber Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak

December 2, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#SMARTPAKComments Off on Cyber Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak

It’s the last day to take advantage of SmartPak’s 10% off holiday sale! (more…)

Weekend Wrapup from Kentucky Performance Products

December 1, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#KPPComments Off on Weekend Wrapup from Kentucky Performance Products

Winter muck can be heck on horses’ feet. KPP offers some tips for keeping hooves healthy throughout the soggy season. (more…)

Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher: Water jump fail

December 1, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#HORSE QUENCHER1 Comment

Who’ll get the dunking booth this week? Click here to find out! (more…)

Horse Haikus: WINTER IS COMING

December 1, 2013Carla LakeUncategorized#HAIKU1 Comment

The infamous HN haikus return…

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#TBT: How to Stay on Your Barn Owner’s Nice List

November 30, 2013Carla LakeCarla Lake#HOW TO, #TBT25 Comments
All the boarders out there–are you on the naughty or nice list this year? (more…)

A Happy Retirement for the Worst Racehorse in Australia

November 30, 2013Carla LakeUncategorized#RACING2 Comments

Eleven years old with 90 starts and not a single win–Australia’s worst racehorse, Vote for Lust, has finally found his calling. (more…)

Best of Craigslist: ‘dwarf horse – $300’

November 30, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#CRAIGSLIST1 Comment

Please tell me that isn’t a pony in a basket in the passenger seat of your car. (more…)

HN Holiday Gift Guide: Candy Cane Recipe Bran Mash

November 29, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#HN GIFT GUIDEComments Off on HN Holiday Gift Guide: Candy Cane Recipe Bran Mash

If the way to a horse’s heart is through his stomach, this gift idea from Lauren Morris will endear you to your horse forever. (more…)

Black Friday Special: Totilas, as you’ve never seen him

November 29, 2013Shara RutbergUncategorized#TOTILASComments Off on Black Friday Special: Totilas, as you’ve never seen him

Face it: Even on Black Friday you probably can’t afford a Totilas baby. Here’s some inspiration for improvisation. (more…)

Salvation by Pony

November 29, 2013Shara RutbergUncategorized#CHARITYComments Off on Salvation by Pony

A four-year-old pony stole the show–and the bell–at the kickoff ceremony for the Salvation Army’s holiday fundraising drive last week in Yakima, Washington. (more…)

Black Friday Morning Feed from Ovation

November 29, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#OVATIONComments Off on Black 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…)

‘Jingle Bells’ for Thanksgiving: The real story behind the song

November 28, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#THANKSGIVINGComments Off on ‘Jingle Bells’ for Thanksgiving: The real story behind the song

Lindsay Rausch makes the startling discovery that this beloved Christmas anthem was actually written for Thanksgiving. (more…)

Amanda Ronan: 4 horse movies I’m thankful for

November 28, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#THANKSGIVING2 Comments

Our galloping movie critic lists off her favorite horse movies of all time. Which do you think will make the list? (more…)

Canadian Invasion: A COTH forum Thanksgiving tradition

November 28, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#THANKSGIVING2 Comments

Horse Nation’s resident Canuck Kat O’Riley gets to the bottom of this annual Chronicle of the Horse forum phenomenon. (more…)

Meet Cass Ole, the Real ‘Black Stallion’

November 28, 2013Leslie WylieAmanda Uechi Ronan#FRIDAY FLICKS1 Comment
Amanda Ronan introduces to the Arabian show horse who performed one of the most legendary equine movie roles of all time. (more…)

Fit to Ride: Giving thanks… for cheat days

November 28, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#FIT TO RIDEComments Off on Fit to Ride: Giving thanks… for cheat days

Cheating on your diet every now and again is fine–even encouraged!–so long as you follow a few simple rules, explains HN fitness guru Biz Stamm. (more…)

Happy Thanksgiving from the Horse Nation Team!

November 28, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#THANKSGIVINGComments Off on Happy Thanksgiving from the Horse Nation Team!

What are our writers and artists thankful for this year? Hint: It has an awful lot to do with horses. (more…)

Thanksgiving Morning Feed from Fleeceworks

November 28, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#FLEECEWORKSComments Off on Thanksgiving Morning Feed from Fleeceworks

Happy Thanksgiving, Horse Nation! Let’s ring in the holiday with a few contemplations from the world’s least thankful feline, Grumpy Cat. (more…)

SpectraVET Classic Performance of the Week: Carol Lavell & Gifted

November 27, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#SPECTRAVETComments Off on SpectraVET Classic Performance of the Week: Carol Lavell & Gifted

Today we look back at a great American dressage partnership whose legacy lives on today. (more…)

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