Have you ever psyched yourself out to a jump that looked scary but your horse didn’t give a second thought to? Yeah, well that is NOT the case here. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: ‘Seeking professional sheath cleaner’ and more!
Reader Katie Bornholdt-Peery sent us links to these totally cray-cray Craigslist posts. (more…)
HN Reader Photo Booth
Say “carrot”! We love getting photos of our readers and their horses–here are a few of our favorites from the month of July. (more…)
Eventing Nation: History of eventing – the insanity begins
If you think eventers are crazy now, you should have seen ’em 77 years ago. Today we recount the fiasco that was the 1936 Olympic three-day event. (more…)
25 People Riding Their Horses Through the Drive-thru
Earlier this week a British equestrian caused a “stink” when she was refused drive-thru service at a McDonald’s. Wherever you are now, lady, this post goes out to you. (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher
How will you be keeping your horse “watered down” this summer? Here’s one idea. (more…)
In the News: ‘Chincoteague pony swim marked by thunder, lightning’
An article in the Baltimore Sun tells how 118 wild ponies made their 88th annual swim through a storm on Wednesday. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Horseback handstands
For today’s “Oh Crap” moment, we thought we’d illustrate the difference between an intentional and an unintentional horseback handstand. (more…)
1 Week, 15 Random Horse Tweets from Non-horsey People: July 20-26
Or, why non-horsepeople should stick to tweeting about non-horsey things. #TWITTERFAIL (more…)
Friday Flicks: Top 10 hunks on horseback
This week movie critic Amanda Ronan weighs in on Hollywood’s hottest studs… and the horses they rode in on. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
When it comes to riding apparel, riding boots definitely win the “most improved” award of the past few years. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Headley Brittania wins Express Eventing at age 20
This four-star supermare took a break from baby-making to win last weekend’s competition, blazing around its compact cross-country course. (more…)
In the News: ‘Rearing Horse With Rider,’ plastinated horse, debuts in Times Square
That’s the headline from a Huffington Post story about the latest addition to the Body Worlds anatomy exhibition. (more…)
How To: Reduce stress at a horse show
Do you suffer from show nerves? Lila Gendal prescribes a chill-pill via these helpful tips for lowering competition anxiety. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment: So, tell us what you REALLY think about this dressage test
Today’s post comes to us from reader Kat Draper and her horse, Kodachrome, who took the crappy theme to a whole new level! (more…)
Evention: 8 different horse stretches
Keep your horse loose and limber with these full-body stretches from our friends at Schramm Eventing. (more…)
Video du Jour: Hay, wait!
I cannot decide whether this horse is trying to eat the moving round bale, or mount it, or eat it WHILE mounting it. Whatever is going on, you’ve got to watch! (more…)
Endurance: From the finish line of the 2013 Tevis Cup
This grueling 100-mile ride, which may take riders up to 24 (straight) hours to complete, took place last weekend in California. (more…)
21 Cavalry Photos You Have to See to Believe
It’s official: People in the cavalry were INSANE–and we’ve got proof. Check out this craziness…. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Everywhere you look, it seems like winning riders are choosing Fleeceworks. (more…)
SpectraVET Classic Performance of the Week: Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum & Shutterfly
This week we shine the spotlight on this champion show jumper’s emotional farewell performance in 2011. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Dog brush jump FAIL
Dogs have “Oh Crap” moments, too. Check out this video of a dog that dramatically overestimates its jumping skills. (more…)
In the News: ‘Real war horse, Reckless, honored with statue at Marine museum in Quantico’
That’s a Washington Post headline about a very special monument that will be unveiled Friday. (more…)
Let’s Discuss: How hot is TOO hot to ride?
At what point does riding in the heat and humidity go from merely miserable to dangerous for horse, rider or both? Do you have a set temperature above which you won’t ride? (more…)
The Idea of Order: The return of ‘Ask Icee’
This week, equine columnist Icee offers advice on how to avoid being loaded into a trailer (a.k.a. “mobile bear cave on wheels.”) By Morgane Schmidt. (more…)