After last week’s spotlight on Winning Colors, one of only three fillies to win the Kentucky Derby, several readers requested a feature on the greatest filly of the 20th century, Ruffian. (more…)
Lila Gendal: Where there are horses…
…there are dogs. Usually several of them. Lila gives a nod to our four-legged friends. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Another gray mare has joined the Fleeceworks family. Can you think of some famous gray mares she can look up to? (more…)
The Secret Life of McKenna: Keep calm & slump on
After a long period of silence because writing about her life just seemed too friggin’ depressing, junior blogger McKenna Oxenden returns to her regularly scheduled programming. (more…)
‘The Equestrian’: The greatest dressage movie you’ve never heard of, deconstructed
This “dark psychological drama” has been making its rounds at independent film festivals this year. Let’s have a look. (more…)
Your Turn: Melanomas, the sequel
Last week, Megan Rust’s cautionary tale “Don’t Shrug Off Melanomas” got over 2,000 reads. Today she follows up with a post-debridement update on her mare, Juno. (more…)
NickerDoodles Derby Hat Contest: First prize!
Remember Alyssa Johnson, winner of the NickerDoodles Derby Hat Contest in May? As her prize, Alyssa won a custom portrait of her favorite horse, Gus, by Melanie Eberhardt. Here it is! (more…)
The Idea of Order: Equine guilty pleasure #14
Normal people, when they’re in the mood to indulge, might sleep in late, take a bubble bath or eat some chocolate. Morgane Schmidt illustrates how horse people are a little… different. (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
What if you had a full-time equine massage therapist for your barn? OK, so that might be a little over the top. But having an Equilibrium Massage Pad is the next best thing. (more…)
Video: Horse gets down to Robin Thicke’s ‘Blurred Lines’
You’re an animal, baby it’s in your nature.
In My Boots: 5 things that are the worst
Kristen Kovatch is airing her around-the-barn grievances. What would you add to her list? (more…)
Eventing Nation: 16 GIFs that perfectly articulate how you feel about eventing
If you’re an eventer, you’ll understand. (more…)
Celebrity: Noah and Brandi Cyrus, equestrians
Yesterday the Internet was seething with outrage about Miley’s scandalous VMA performance. But while Hannah Montana may be gone for good, there’s still hope for her horse-loving sisters. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Crossed paths
The final score in today’s video is horses – 3, humans – 0. Watch how it all goes down… (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Dogs + Dubarry = Almost more than we can handle. Here are few canine-inspired pics from Dubarry’s Facebook page… (more…)
'Japan World Cup 3': The most ridiculous horse racing video game EVER
Sometimes the best things in life just make no sense whatsoever. (more…)
10 Horses with a Bad Case of the Mondays
Are you tired of the rat horse race? These equines are, too. Remember to keep it tuned to Horse Nation (when the boss isn’t looking) for comic relief. (more…)
'Oh Crap' Moment of the Day: Del Mar gate fiasco
A scary start-gate mishap foiled a race at Southern California track Del Mar on Saturday night. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Stacey Kimmel for her winning contribution, “Behind the Bit: One man’s dressage whip is another man’s… oh dear.” With 2,058 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
How To Keep Your Farrier Happy
If the farrier ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. Lila Gendal explains how to stay on your farrier's good side. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
To get you fired up for your Monday, here are a few of SmartPak's most inspiring Facebook posts of all time. (more…)
Weekend Wrap-up from Kentucky Performance Products
What has four feet and several hands and costs you an arm and a leg? We'll give you three guesses one guess. (more…)
12 Jumps You Can Paint at Home
Not everyone can afford fancy filler and standards that look straight out of Downton Abbey — but it doesn't cost much to spruce up jumps with an awesome paint job. (more…)
10 Totally Huggable Mini Horses
Try not to collapse from the sheer cuteness of it all.