What happens if the jockey falls off at the beginning of the race but the horse keeps running and ends up with the win? I don’t know, but that’s what happened in today’s “Oh Crap” moment. (more…)
Look Into a Horse’s Eyes and See Yourself
We don’t mean that in some deep meaningful way (although it could be interpreted as such). We mean it literally–horses’ eyes are, like, really shiny. Check out these 10 cool photos. (more…)
Evention: How to deal with a spooky horse
Is your horse convinced that the world is out to get him? If so, you’ll appreciate this week’s Evention intervention. (more…)
News: ‘Matt Lauer halting horse farm construction after spat with Long Island residents’
That’s the headline from a story in the Christian Post about a stop-work order on the Today Show co-anchor’s new Southampton farm. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘BIG sorrel geding’
“He is about 20 to 21 hands,” the ad reads. “He is a grate horse.” We’re sure he is. A big thanks to Lorraine Jackson for sending this gem our way! (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Today we meet Team Fleeceworks rider Robin Bond, whose vast and varied equestrian experiences help her get the most out of every horse she rides. (more…)
Shake’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Double Dan Horsemanship amazes crowds everywhere with their exciting and individual brand of entertainment, clinics and training. But sometimes, things don’t go quite as planned. (more…)
Wylie’s World: The pity party is over, it’s time to go home
When you get your confidence shaken, it can send you into a downward spiral that’s difficult to escape–trust me, I know ALL about it. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Giving Up Not an Option for Kyle Carter and Madison Park
I’m loving all the inspiring comeback stories on EN this week. Here’s the latest, as reported by the one-and-only Jenni Autry. (more…)
You’re Doin’ It Wrong: 10 Horse Drawn Cars
We’ve heard of horsepower, but these people are taking the concept to a whole new level. (more…)
Welcome to Horse Nation, SpectraVET™ Therapeutic Lasers!
We are thrilled to announce our new sponsorship from SpectraVET, an innovator in laser therapy for equines, canines and more. (more…)
Video du Jour: An illustrated guide to stomach ulcers
Equine stomach ulcers aren’t just uncomfortable–they can affect your horse’s performance. Check out this video from our friends at Cavalor. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Pre-show planning
Does your horse always seem to lose a shoe right before the horse show? It might not be a coincidence, says Morgane Schmidt. (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
Your horse’s legs work hard. Why not treat them to something special? Like… (more…)
Shake’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
It’s all fun and games until… someone gets kicked in the stomach by a horse. (more…)
Eventing Nation: The Training Diaries with Allie Knowles
Some weekends, nothing seems to go your way. Samantha Clark talks to event rider Allie Knowles about bouncing back. (more…)
The Riding School: What I really teach
For a riding instructor, teaching people how to maneuver around on a horse is only a fraction of their job description. Our columnist explains. (more…)
6 Very Special Horse + Teddy Bear Friendships
Everybody loves teddy bears. Even horses. If this doesn’t brighten your day, we don’t know what will. (more…)
In My Boots: Barn recipe exchange
Not casserole dishes, silly. Recipes for horsemanship and training traded amongst riders, with benefits for all. Kristen Kovatch explains. (more…)
Horsepower, anyone? Horse Nation welcomes our new sponsor, Jeep!
We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Jeep, maker of vehicles that set the standard for performance, luxury and attention to detail. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘Cleveland Bay horse for rehoming’
Today’s horse ad fail comes to us by way of reader Pam Burke, and it’s for a pair of “house-broken” Cleveland Bays–the sellers will even throw in their food bowl for free! (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
The Dubarry Spring/Summer Collection is here! Now, if only the actual seasons would follow suit. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Amanda Ronan for her winning contribution, “Friday Flicks: Meet Chevy Chase, the horse lover.” With 1,482 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
News: ‘Mass. man injected with horse tranquilizer in NH’
That’s the headline from a Fox News story about some idiot who gave himself a horse-sized dose of horse tranquilizer. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Neville Bardos update
What’s going on with eventing’s favorite comeback kid? Well, it sounds like he’s on his way to making another comeback. Samantha Clark pays him a visit. (more…)