You put a ton of thought into your horse’s saddle… what about the girth? Here’s are some hot-of-the-presses girths from Amerigo that combine comfort, quality and style. (more…)
Video: Mini horse & foal live webcam
Here’s something 100% guaranteed to make you a less productive person: a live webcam featuring 24/7 cuteness. (more…)
Your Turn: Helping horses help people
Consider a career in equine-assisted therapy, suggests Bernadette Kilcer. (more…)
In My Boots: No white breeches necessary
This week, Horse Nation’s cowgirl columnist Kristen Kovatch shares her thoughts on Western Dressage, a hybrid discipline that’s gaining popularity around the country. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: A big splash
In today’s “Oh Crap” moment, French eventer Gwendolen Fer nearly takes a dive in the Colt Pond at Badminton Horse Trials in 2011. (more…)
A big Horse Nation welcome to our newest sponsor, ThinLine!
We are so excited to add ThinLine to our dream-team of sponsors–here are a few reasons why. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Kristen Kovatch for her winning contribution, “In My Boots: 5 Things That Are The Worst.” With 2,075 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Some gals just won’t part ways with their Dubes–even on their wedding day! (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
Do your breeches make you feel like a supermodel? SmartPak’s do!
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Weekend Wrapup from Kentucky Performance Products
What is arthritis and why are older horses more susceptible? KPP explains. (more…)
Top 7 Reasons Why It’s Tough to Be a Pony
Oh, ponies. It’s tough being fun-sized.
10 Rarest Horse Breeds
This Ahal-Teke picture has been circulating the Internet as “the most beautiful horse in the world.” That’s debatable, but the breed is one of the rarest–find out the rest of the top 10. (more…)
Your Turn: So I got an Equine Studies degree… Now what?
As college kids go back to school, we’re asking: what’s an equine-related degree good for? (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Didn’t need you anyway
What happens if the jockey falls off at the beginning of the race but the horse keeps running and ends up with the win? I don’t know, but that’s what happened in today’s “Oh Crap” moment. (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher
Check out this video of a horse clearing an Olympic open water fence, as captured with a high-speed camera. (more…)
Science: ‘Horse & rider enter state of co-being’
That’s the headline from a Discovery article about a new study on the unique connection we experience while interacting with horses. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Encouraging good temperaments
Is temperament inherent, or is it something we can shape and improve? Kate Samuels weighs in. (more…)
Friday Flicks: ‘Ruffian’ (2007)
Yesterday’s SpectraVET Classic Performance featured Ruffian, whose spectacular racing career and tragic death touched the heart of a nation. Today, Amanda Ronan reviews an ESPN film chronicling her life. (more…)
Go Team! Neigh!: The equine mascots of college football
‘Tis the season for college football. Amanda Smith kicks things off with a roundup of the NCAA’s horsey set. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
Fall is right around the corner. Goodbye flip-flops; hello Ovation Country Collection Boots! (more…)
Video: Cantering… in reverse?
This video of a horse cantering backwards, literally (and on purpose), has been making the Internet rounds this week. (more…)
1 Week, 20 Random Horse Tweets from Non-horsey People: Aug. 22-29
Or, why non-horsepeople should stick to tweeting about non-horsey things. #TWITTERFAIL (more…)
Eventing Nation: How to know when enough is enough
Moderation is a virtue when it comes to planning your horse’s competition schedule, explains Lila Gendal. (more…)
Celebrity: Mary-Kate Olsen’s horse won a class at the Hampton Classic last weekend
She wasn’t riding it, but still. (more…)