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QUIZ: Weird Horse Words

October 13, 2013Carla LakeUncategorizedComments Off on QUIZ: Weird Horse Words

What does this picture have to do with horses?

Take a guess with our quiz. (more…)

How to Defeat Barn Drama in 6 Easy(ish) Steps

October 12, 2013Carla LakeUncategorized#HOW TOComments Off on How to Defeat Barn Drama in 6 Easy(ish) Steps

Danger. Talent. Competition. No, it's not a new reality TV show, just your average day at the barn. (more…)

Eventing Nation: (in)Famous jumpers

October 11, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#EN3 Comments

Lindsey Kahn illustrates some of the more “unique” jumping techniques she's run across. (more…)

Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher

October 11, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#HORSE QUENCHERComments Off on Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher

Splash! Watch as French eventer Gwendolen Fer nearly takes a dive in the Colt Pond at Badminton Horse Trials in 2011. (more…)

Best of Craigslist: Don't mess with Texas

October 11, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#CRAIGLIST6 Comments

The Lone Star State is on fire this week when it comes to Craiglist ads (see here and here). Reader Laura S. sent us two more. (more…)

1 Week, 20 Random Horse Tweets from Non-Horsey People: Oct. 5-11

October 11, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#TWITTERFAILComments Off on 1 Week, 20 Random Horse Tweets from Non-Horsey People: Oct. 5-11

Or, why non-horsepeople should stick to tweeting about non-horsey things. #TWITTERFAIL (more…)

Friday Flicks: 'Blue Fire Lady' (1977)

October 11, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#FRIDAY FLICKS2 Comments

A classic heartwarming horse movie wrapped in '70s kitsch, Amanda Ronan says Blue Fire Lady is worth a watch. (more…)

Eventing Nation: The evolution of a horse show in GIFs

October 10, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#EN1 Comment

Kate Samuels guides us through some of the universal experiences we share when competing our horses. (more…)

News: Tens of thousands of cattle, many horses dead following South Dakota blizzard

October 10, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#NEWS3 Comments

With government shutdown coverage largely dominating the news, Lorraine Jackson reports on a story that slipped through the cracks. (more…)

News: Panicked horse runs into hotel lobby, suffers fatal injuries

October 10, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#NEWS1 Comment

Here's the latest on a strange, sad story coming out of Birmingham, England. (more…)

Best of Craigslist: 'Experienced Horse Exerciser – $10 (Bealeton, Va)'

October 10, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#CRAIGSLISTComments Off on Best of Craigslist: 'Experienced Horse Exerciser – $10 (Bealeton, Va)'

This ad is confusing on so many levels. (more…)

Your Turn: From skeleton to rising-star event horse in 10 months

October 10, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#OTTB, #YOUR TURN6 Comments

Reader Carrie Mulks shares a Craigslist/OTTB success story. (more…)

Daily Dose of Adorable: The most adorable helmet cam footage EVER

October 10, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#SO CUTE3 Comments

Pricked pony ears and enthusiastic narration from a horse-crazy little girl… you’ve got to check it out. (more…)

Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks

October 10, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#FLEECEWORKSComments Off on Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks

Let’s play a game: What does Fleeceworks have in common with the subjects of the following photographs? (more…)

Eventing Nation: Making mistakes

October 9, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#ENComments Off on Eventing Nation: Making mistakes

Fresh off an Advanced-level win at Morven Park, Kate Samuels takes a moment to reflect on… mistakes? Read on and you'll understand. (more…)

SpectraVET Classic Performance of the Week

October 9, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#SPECTRAVETComments Off on SpectraVET Classic Performance of the Week

Kim Walnes and her horse-of-a-lifetime The Gray Goose overcame challenges to rise to the top of their sport in the '80s. (more…)

Video: Mongol Derby on ABC ‘Nightline’

October 9, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#WATCH THISLeave a comment

A recent episode documents the 2013 running of the world’s longest, toughest horse race. (more…)

News: 70-year-old man completes 225-mile trail ride

October 9, 2013Shara RutbergUncategorized#INSPIRINGComments Off on News: 70-year-old man completes 225-mile trail ride

Having a harder time motivating out of bed for a ride on these darker, chillier mornings? Take some inspiration from Richard Holdship. (more…)

Horses & (Medical) Marijuana

October 9, 2013Shara RutbergUncategorized#YOUR TURN1 Comment

Did you know that cannabis was once used to treat equine ailments? HN's resident Colorado girl Shara Rutberg investigates. (more…)

Diary of a Working Student: For the love of the horse

October 9, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#AMELIA'S BLOGComments Off on Diary of a Working Student: For the love of the horse

Have you ever been so focused on a goal that you lost sight of the big picture? Amelia Bayer, a working student for top eventer Sinead Halpin, shares how she regained perspective. (more…)

The Idea of Order: Total blanket destruction

October 9, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#THE IDEA OF ORDER1 Comment

Speaking of horses annihilating their outerwear… take it away, Morgane Schmidt! (more…)

Best of Craigslist: Best horse ad ever PLUS ‘greenbroke 5-foot jumper for sale’ follow-up

October 9, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#CRAIGSLIST5 Comments

Craigslist is setting ’em up and knocking ’em down this week. (more…)

Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands

October 9, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#WEBLeave a comment

Riders asked and World Equestrian Brands listened: introducing the new E.A. Mattes GOLD collection of wool saddle pads. (more…)

Eventing Nation: On being present

October 8, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#ENLeave a comment

When you ride are you fully “in the moment”? Lila Gendal explains why being centered is a prerequisite for being successful. (more…)

‘We Don’t Have Tack For That,’ Presented by Thinline

October 8, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#THINLINE4 Comments

Are you ready to take a walk on the wild side? Check out these off-the-beaten path tall boots. (more…)

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