Looking for some great deals? Check out the Outlet on the World Equestrian Products website for closeouts and discontinued products! (more…)
Eventing Nation: Thoughts & prayers to Plain As Bay Eventing
Visionaire reports that Plain As Bay Eventing has been devastated by the tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma yesterday. (more…)
In the News: The equine tornado victims of Oklahoma
Our hearts are heavy for the loss of lives, both horse and human, resulting from yesterday’s twisters. Here are the latest equine-related news reports. (more…)
Bad Jumping Clinic with George Morris
After the first installation of “Bad Jumping Clinic” last week, our inbox has been flooded with photos of readers committing all manner of equitation sin. (more…)
Iain Miller: Horse buying tips & truths
The horse-purchasing process can be a minefield for inexperienced and experienced buyers alike. Contributor Iain Miller shares some sage advice. (more…)
Horses in Ads: ‘Adidas for every sport’
Horses in the Morning posted this commercial on their Facebook page yesterday and we thought it was just too delightfully weird not to share. (more…)
HN Classifieds: Two-fer-Tuesday double-header!
Reader Lija Siltumens sent us links to these two crazypants Craigslist ads. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
We love the look of Dubarry’s new Longford Leather Boots–have you been properly introduced? (more…)
NickerDoodles: ‘Do the course’
Cartoonist Melanie Eberhardt writes, “I love my trainer but she has to be very literal with me….” You’ll understand when you see her latest comic–enjoy! (more…)
10 horses that aren’t laughing WITH you, they’re laughing AT you
Do you ever get the feeling that your horse is getting a huge kick out of ruining your life? Then you’ll appreciate this post. (more…)
Mary Coleman: Is it worth it?
As a high school student who bought her own horse and pays all her expenses, Mary Coleman gets this question A LOT–but her answer is always the same. (more…)
In the News: ‘Shetland pony adopts orphaned lamb’
That’s the headline from a story in The Telegraph about an unusual mum-baby relationship in Wales. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Amanda Ronan for her winning contribution, “Friday Flicks: The secret horse life of Richard Gere.” With 1,340 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
Horses in Ads: Longines ‘Equestrian Sport’ commercial
This commercial from Swiss watchmaker Longines aired during the Kentucky Derby and again during the Preakness–it gave me chillbumps then, and the next 47 times I watched it. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
Your new favorite schooling breeches have arrived! Introducing Piper by SmartPak, the must-have schooling breech of the summer. (more…)
2013 Preakness Replay & Full Results
A big congratulations to Oxbow, ridden by Gary Stevens and trained by D. Wayne Lukas, who led from wire to wire to win this year’s Preakness Stakes. (more…)
Fiftyshadesofhay wins the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes and HN’s title of ‘Best Name Ever’
Joel Rosario rode the filly to victory in the Grade 2 $500,000 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at Pimlico this afternoon. (more…)
Official Drink of the Preakness: The Black-Eyed Susan
It’s a beloved race-day tradition here at Horse Nation to help our readers stay “well-hydrated.” Today, we show you how to make a “black-eyed Susan.” (more…)
2013 Preakness Need-to-know Guide
Here’s the basic information you need to watch and feel informed about this afternoon’s Preakness Stakes. (more…)
Freakness at the Preakness, Part III: Get your drank on
Each day between now and Saturday’s race we’ll be highlighting a different depraved Preakness tradition. Today: Complete and abject intoxication. (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher
Today we’re featuring Horse Quencher-sponsored event rider Buck Davidson, who is having a pretty fantastic spring–to say the least! (more…)
Video du Jour: A day in the life of Orb
The sports paparazzi follow Orb around Pimlico as he goes through his daily routine, blissfully unaware that he’s shouldering the Triple Crown dreams of a nation. (more…)
Found on Etsy: ‘Littlest Jockey’ racing silks
Available in custom colors or the colors of racing’s most famous horses: Secretariat, Sea Biscuit, Affirmed, Black Caviar and even 2013 Kentucky Derby winner Orb! (more…)
Evention: How to see the perfect distance, part III
Evention’s three-part series on that great mystery of life called “seeing your distance” concludes with this week’s episode. (more…)
24 Totilas Babies
Dressage superstar Totilas is one of the world’s most sought-after babydaddies, generating $1.8 million in stud fees his first year standing. His firstborn arrived in 2011, and two years later his progeny is scattered all over the world. (more…)