Heat build-up beneath your horse’s boots can be detrimental. Here’s a disturbing factoid from our friends at the Chronicle of the Horse. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Timing & believing
It’s so easy to discouraged, caught in a negative pattern of thinking that you’re “not good enough.” Lila Gendal says it’s time to let yourself off the hook. (more…)
In the News: So this horse walks into a…
A story in the Inquisitr challenges the idea that the birth of a royal baby took top billing in yesterday’s news. (more…)
How To: Improve your jumping position
Lila Gendal’s jumping position is classic eventer–her leg is so secure, it looks as though nothing could pry her loose from her horse. She shares some tips for shoring up our over-fences style. (more…)
In My Boots: Finding time
I’ve often wondered columnist Kristen Kovatch manages it, having what seems to me like a million plates spinning at once. Recently, though, she admitted that something had to give. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Don’t stop believin’…
You see this screenshot and you think, “There’s no way THAT is going to end well,” right? Think again. (more…)
Digital Horse: How equestrians use social media
Social media is helping equine enthusiasts connect in unprecedented ways. Holly Powell hones in on a few of the leading trends. (more…)
NickerDoodles: Baby, I was born this way
The horse bug often strikes young–but this is taking it to a new level! Enjoy Melanie Eberhardt’s most-adorable-EVER NickerDoodle. (more…)
Your Turn: 2 canter exercises you’ve got to try
Megan Rust recently stumbled across a couple simple drills that made a big difference in her canter and was kind enough to share! (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Dubarry got into the royal baby spirit yesterday with a fun post on its Facebook page. (more…)
Video du Jour: Human pyramid horse jump FAIL
There are so many ways in which this trick could have gone horrifically wrong–and, of course, it did. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Lorraine Jackson for her winning contribution, “The 7 Best (and Weirdest) Pas de Deux Performances on the Interwebs.” With 931 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
Dubarry Contest: Did You Guess the Famous Legs?
It’s time to announce the winner of the Dubarry Famous Legs contest! As always, you all cracked me up with your hilarious answers. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: An unbelievable steeplechase save
This bit of riding by steeplechase jockey Tom Cannon has got to qualify as one of the greatest saves in “Oh Crap” history. And he goes on to win the race! (more…)
In the News: ‘Woman fined for taking horse in McDonald’s’
We’re lovin’ this story from The Guardian about a rider who, after being denied drive-thru service, took her horse inside WHERE IT POOPED ON THE FLOOR! (more…)
8 Years of Kate’s Equestrian Fashion
While the world awaits its royal baby (she’s in labor!), let’s take a look back at the Duchess of Cambridge’s fabulous style as a spectator at horse trials, polo matches and races. (more…)
Your Turn: From hunter princess to eventing duct tape extraordinaire
Carla Lake “went to the dark side” over the weekend, participating in her first schooling event. (more…)
The 7 Best (and Weirdest) Pas de Deux Performances on the Interwebs
Double the horses, double the fun! Lorraine Jackson dug up these pair-performance gems. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
I’ll spend 15 minutes comparing fly-spray labels before finally just grabbing one at random in frustration. As usual, SmartPak has made the decision-making process easier. (more…)
Weekend Wrapup from Kentucky Performance Products
When it is hot out, exercise and other stressors can lead to dangerous dehydration. (more…)
News: ‘The Disturbing Evolution Of My Little Pony, In Photos’
That’s the headline from a Huffington Post article about Equestria Girls, the newest members of the My Little Pony family. (more…)
HuffPo: The Best Horse Photobomb EVER
We’re big fans of horse photobomb photos here on Horse Nation, as shown by our roundup of epic photobombs and the Worst Horse Photo EVER Awards. (more…)
35 Expressive Ears Photos
As promised, here are all 35 ears photos you all sent in for the World Equestrian Brands contest. Which one is your favorite? (more…)
Weekend Reader ‘Oh Crap’ Show & Tell
The return of Horse Nation’s popular “Oh Crap Moment of the Day” column has prompted a few readers to go public with their own riding fails. (more…)