A big thanks to artist Kellie Lewis for sharing her horsey cartoons with us! We got a “kick” out of them, tee-hee. (more…)
‘The Night Before Christmas,’ racehorse style
Liz O’Connell penned a new version of this holiday classic, with a horsey twist. (more…)
Which reindeer is your horse? Take this quiz to find out!
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen or the one-and-only Rudolph…. they’re all “special” in their own way. (more…)
Meet Robin Wiltshire, trainer of the Budweiser Clydesdales
How does he train them to do all that stuff? Callie Rae King says we could all learn a thing or two from his method. (more…)
Your Turn: The gift of life for one horse at Christmas time
Three weeks ago, Lynn Howland rescued a slaughter-bound Arabian gelding. She reflects on the experience. (more…)
A seasonal montage of images from Canuck Kat (a.k.a. Ponybutler) and Velvet (a.k.a. “Vevet, No!!”)
Our resident Canadian blogger Kat O’Riley sends her homemade holiday regards. (more…)
Christmas Eve Morning Feed from Dubarry
Merry almost-Christmas, Horse Nation! Here’s wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday, from our friends at Dubarry. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Holiday shopping guide – last minute gifts
Procrastinators unite! Erin Critz comes to the rescue. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Gen Griffin for her winning contribution, “Cringe-worthy gifts for the equestrian in your life.” With 9,629 views, it was the most popular guest submission of last week. (more…)
NickerDoodles: Why Santa doesn’t use horses to pull his sleigh
NickerDoodles cartoonist Melanie Eberhardt has a few theories–here’s her latest. (more…)
You’re going to use that thoroughbred for what?
Each week a different expert ranks three OTTBs in terms of their suitability for a specific discipline. This week features Lara Knight, an eventer on the Olympic trail with her own OTTB. (more…)
Hey Girl: Equestrian sexy Santa
Here at Horse Nation, we believe you can never have too many half-clothed men whispering sweet, sweet horsey lies into your ear, especially if they’re wearing Santa hats. Take it away, Amanda Ronan! (more…)
Horses in History: 10 nostalgic holiday horse photos
Horse Nation historian Lorraine Jackson takes a look at the various roles horses have played in Christmases past. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
Everything SmartPakers do, they do it big–including but not limited to decking the halls of their office. (more…)
Weekend Wrapup from Kentucky Performance Products
Kentucky Performance Products mascot EJ is feeling the Christmas spirit. Find out what’s been going on in his world of late. (more…)
Horse Haikus: Christmas edition
In keeping with the holiday theme…some poetic musings from horses who have had it up to HERE with Christmas.
Hollywood Park closes today after 75 years
The Los Angeles area racetrack, one of the most storied in America, will be demolished to make way for mixed-use development. (more…)
‘Twas the night before Christmas at Horse Nation
Looking to get in the Christmas spirit? Start caroling this soon-to-be-classic. (more…)
Want to go skijoring? Go to Whitefish, Montana
National Geographic’s annual list of eclectic winter trips names Whitefish, Montana as a top destination for its World Skijoring Championships. (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, presented by Horse Quencher: 16 horses made of ice
Such beautiful works of art–it’s too bad that they can’t last! (more…)
Eventing Nation: Christmas Jingle Contest presented by Point Two
It’s just five days until Christmas, and Eventing Nation is teaming up with Point Two to give one lucky reader the present of a lifetime! (more…)
Yesterday in Chicago: And suddenly, a loose horse galloping down the street
The horse was safely returned to its home, but not before a bicyclist captured the runaway equine’s escapades on video. (more…)
Found on Imgur: Elephant show ‘jumping’ for the win
When this curious GIF appeared on Imgur approximately 41 minutes ago, HN reader Kate McCall Gardner immediately sent it our way. Because she KNEW it was important. (more…)
The Cowboy Laboratory: It ain’t fancy, but it works!
In the first installation of our new DIY series, Dale Simanton of Horse Creek Thoroughbreds ranch shows us how to make a training fork/running martingale out of a broken halter. (more…)