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Tech: 3D printer makes horseshoes. And they're purple!

October 17, 2013Shara RutbergUncategorized#TECH, farrier, horseshoes1 Comment

Halfway across the hinterlands at an important competition and your horse loses his custom-made, I'll-only-stay-sound-with-this-one shoe? Might not be a problem in the future. (more…)

Q&A with Greta Alexandra Oskolkov-Schneider, the world's most creative body-clipper

October 17, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#BODY CLIPPING, #PROFILE6 Comments

If body-clipping was an art, this 19-year-old New Zealander would be Picasso. She takes us into her studio. (more…)

Best of Craigslist: 'Heflinger Pony for Sale – $350 (Newark)'

October 17, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#CRAIGSLIST3 Comments

Reader Sandra Hoyt sent us this ad with the note, “Behold, the amazing Heflinger horse, equipped with only two legs for a smoother ride.” (more…)

Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks

October 17, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#FLEECEWORKSLeave a comment

Fleeceworks hearts its donkeys–did you see the adorable photo they posted on Facebook earlier this week? (more…)

Eventing Nation: Collegiate eventing spotlight – University of Georgia

October 16, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#ENLeave a comment

Collegiate eventing is a growing sport among college athletes. Erin Critz takes a closer look. (more…)

Your Turn: True equestrian fashion

October 16, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#FASHION, #YOUR TURN18 Comments

Does the sight of a poseur prancing around in fake riding gear drive you mad? Katherine Upton outlines the elements of an authentic equestrian fashion experience. (more…)

Best of Craigslist: 'Couldn't you find a better picture than THAT?!?' edition

October 16, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#CRAIGSLISTComments Off on Best of Craigslist: 'Couldn't you find a better picture than THAT?!?' edition

If a picture is worth a thousand words, these Craigslist ads are speechless. (more…)

The Idea of Order: Halloween guest comic week

October 16, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#IDEA OF ORDERComments Off on The Idea of Order: Halloween guest comic week

Morgane Schmidt's husband Louis steps in with yet another astonishingly poignant observation about life with horse people. (more…)

SpectraVET Classic Performance of the Week: War Admiral vs. Seabiscuit

October 16, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#SPECTRAVETComments Off on SpectraVET Classic Performance of the Week: War Admiral vs. Seabiscuit

Heralded as the “Match of the Century,” today we remember this 1938 showdown between two of the greatest racers in American history. (more…)

Books: Miss Thelwells? New roly-poly pony ambles onto children's book scene

October 16, 2013Shara RutbergUncategorizedbooksComments Off on Books: Miss Thelwells? New roly-poly pony ambles onto children's book scene

Rejoice! Fat ponies are back in Cartoon Land! (more…)

Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands

October 16, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#WEBComments Off on Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands

For the 10th year in a row, World Equestrian Brands showed its support of the American Eventing Championships as a Gold Sponsor. (more…)

'Oh Crap' Moment of the Day: Naughty horse move #114

October 15, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#OH CRAP6 Comments

A.k.a. the dreaded “jump-buck-spin.” Heard of it? Here are some examples–and some strategies for nipping it in the bud. (more…)

'We Don't Have Tack for That,' Presented by ThinLine

October 15, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#THINLINE4 Comments

Day-glo tack, teased forelocks, strains of Cindy Lauper wafting down the barn aisle… this is what it would look like if the '80s came back to haunt the horse world. (more…)

HN's Annual Halloween Costume Awards: Readers, send us your pics!

October 15, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#HALLOWEENComments Off on HN's Annual Halloween Costume Awards: Readers, send us your pics!

'Tis the season for dressing your horse up in humiliating costumes. Email pics to [email protected] and enjoy these classics from 2012! (more…)

SmartPak Story of the Week

October 15, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#STORY OF THE WEEKComments Off on SmartPak Story of the Week

A big congratulations to Carrie Mulks for her winning contribution, “From Skeleton to Rising-star Event Horse in 10 Months.” With 5,271 views, it was the most popular guest submission of last week. (more…)

Lila Gendal: Finding a horse you click with

October 15, 2013Lila GendalUncategorized#LILA GENDALComments Off on Lila Gendal: Finding a horse you click with

Just like any relationship, compatibility between horse and rider is key. Lila shares some matchmaking tips. (more…)

In My Boots: Congress is in session

October 15, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#CONGRESS, #IN MY BOOTSComments Off on In My Boots: Congress is in session

The government may be on shutdown, but the 2013 All-American Quarter Horse Congress is going strong. Kristen Kovatch takes us inside the word's largest single-breed horse show. (more…)

Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry

October 15, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#DUBARRYComments Off on Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry

It's almost tweed season! Cozy up to some of these autumnal Dubarry styles. (more…)

Eventing Nation: Listmania

October 14, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#ENComments Off on Eventing Nation: Listmania

Are you a list-maker? EN blogger Ella Rak shares a few of her favorite horse show checklists.

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10 Halloween Costumes Perfect for Clipping Your Horse

October 14, 2013Shara RutbergUncategorized#HALLOWEEN1 Comment

It's that time of year again when we face two annual challenges–keeping the horsehair out of our undies while clipping the shaggy beasts and finding an easy Halloween costume. (more…)

Best of Craigslist: 'Stallion SERIOUSLY FREE (Live Oak, FL)'

October 14, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#CRAIGSLIST1 Comment

Reader Trudy Innes Richardson sent us this truly amazing ad for a seriously free stallion. (more…)

'Oh Crap' Moment of the Day: How to own a fall

October 14, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#OH CRAP3 Comments

Australian eventing superstar Lucinda Fredericks shows us how it's done in this video from Bramham Horse Trials in 2011. (more…)

Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak

October 14, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#SMARTPAKComments Off on Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak

Wear your love for SmartPak on your sleeve. Check out the Pak Pro Shop for high-performance, great-looking gear that shows off your SmartPak pride. (more…)

Weekend Wrap-up from Kentucky Performance Products

October 13, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#KPPComments Off on Weekend Wrap-up from Kentucky Performance Products

Have you ever seen a mouse give a horse a bath? No? Well that's about to change. (more…)

Say Cheese! 15 Horse Selfies

October 13, 2013Carla LakeUncategorized#HAHAHORSES #OMGLOLComments Off on Say Cheese! 15 Horse Selfies

Because there's nothing more photogenic than an awkward camera angle, duck face, and horses who would rather be eating. (more…)

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