‘Tis the season for abscesses. Frozen pastures are ripe for bruising soft feet, and it doesn’t take much for those bruises to turn into pockets of festering nastiness. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Amanda Ronan for her winning contribution, “Friday Flicks: Why Viggo Mortensen may be the hottest actor ever.” With 2,552 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
12 Photos of Cats Riding Horses
Can you even handle this much cuteness, Horse Nation? There’s only one way to find out….
Flex’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Have you ever gotten left behind over a fence? Today’s “Oh Crap” moment features a rider who is taking the concept to the extreme. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
Wear your love for SmartPak on your sleeve. Check out the Pak Pro Shop for high-performance, great-looking gear that shows off your SmartPak pride. (more…)
News: ‘Scotland welcomes tourists with ponies in cardigans’
Photos of Shetland ponies in sweaters have gone viral on the Internet this week. Today the ABC News Blog revealed the story behind the cuteness. (more…)
EN Today: Confessions of an obsessive compulsive groomer
If cleanliness is next to godliness, then Kate Samuels is a saint–at least when it comes to her horse. Today she outlines her neurotic tendencies. (more…)
Friday Flicks: Why Viggo Mortensen may be the hottest actor ever
Why? Hint: It probably has something to do with horses. Horse Nation movie critic Amanda Ronan makes her case. (more…)
Flex’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
What do you say when your horse kicks some guy’s Ferrari 458 Italia? “Oh @$%*&#!”… I mean, “Oh crap.” (more…)
Video du Jour: Horse shopping don’ts – part I
Selling horses can be a trying process–especially when you’re dealing with IDIOTS. If you know what I’m talking about, you’ll appreciate this video. (more…)
Friday Roll Call: What are you up to this weekend?
Me, I’ve got to finally pry myself away from the Carolinas (Tryon, NC and Aiken, SC), where I’ve been hiding out the past week. Share your plans in the comments section below! (more…)
3 Split Seconds of Equine Synchronicity
These two racehorses are galloping in perfect sync with one another, as this series of three photographs reveals. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
The long-awaited 2013 English Riding Supply catalog is hot of the presses. Featuring all of your Ovation favorites plus fresh new products, you’ve gotta check it out. (more…)
The Secret Life of McKenna: When you can’t ride, how do keep from going insane?
That’s what our temporarily busted-up junior blogger McKenna Oxenden wants to know. Can anybody help her out? (more…)
Your Turn: Foxhunting… on the beach!
This weekend Longacre Hunt is hosting its annual Beach Hunt. Amanda Ronan recaps the 2012 event and confirms that yes, galloping after hounds on a beach IS as fun as it sounds. (more…)
EN Today: The hazards of combined driving
“Red on the right, white on the left and a different kind of insanity in the middle”? Dana Diemer breaks down the “cross-country” part of combined driving. (more…)
Evention Presents: 10 horse analogies
Do you want to look “as flash as a rat with gold teeth” the next time you go in the show ring? This week Schramm Eventing shares some inventive analogies aimed at polishing your ride. (more…)
10 Videos of Dogs Walking Horses
Of course, you know, some of the dogs are more successful than others. Alternate title: “10 Videos of Dogs Playing Tug O’ War With Horses That Just Want To Eat Grass.” (more…)
Flex’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Bless their supersized sweet hearts, warmbloods can be a little “thick” sometimes. Case in point: the horse in today’s video. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Have we got any foxhunters in the house? I’m betting yes, and I’m betting they’d agree with me that when it comes to hunt gear, Fleeceworks is totally MVP. (more…)
News: ‘Kentucky is rich in equine assets’
How rich? The Bluegrass State’s equine industry is valued at a whopping $23.4 billion according to the results of a new survey, the Associated Press reported today. (more…)
Kentucky Performance Products: Moisture and your horse’s hooves
Long periods of time spent standing in wet winter pastures can take its toll on your horse’s feet. KPP shares some tips for damage control. (more…)
Video du Jour: Horse agility
It’s for real. There are even shows and national and international organizations devoted to it. So, is horse agility cool? Weird? Cool in a weird sort of way? Share your thoughts. (more…)
EN Today: Jill Henneberg and Nirvana
For this installation of “The One That Started It All,” Kate Samuels talks with Jill Henneberg about the $600 OTTB supermare, Nirvana, who put her on the eventing map. (more…)