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Interview: So You Want a Horsey Job

August 24, 2013Carla LakeUncategorized#READ THIS2 Comments

If you want to prep for a horsey job in college, an equine science degree is a no-brainer, right? Wrong. (more…)

Eventing Nation: Mean girl pants

August 23, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#EN2 Comments

Sometimes you just have to put on your “Mean Girl Pants” and get the job done, says reader Jessica Maggard Hart. (more…)

Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher: Evolution of the water jump

August 23, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#HORSE QUENCHERComments Off on Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher: Evolution of the water jump

Cross-country isn't supposed to be an “aquatic sport,” but back in the day it sometimes seemed like one! (more…)

Friday Flicks: 'Camelot' (2011)

August 23, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#FRIDAY FLICKS2 Comments

Movie critic/cyber-stalker Amanda Ronan finds a horse in the history of Jamie Campbell Bower, known for his roles in Sweeny Todd, Twilight, Harry Potter and now The Mortal Instruments: City of Bone. (more…)

Video: 2014 World Equestrian Games preview

August 23, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#WATCH THIS, #WEGComments Off on Video: 2014 World Equestrian Games preview

The WEG kicks off one year from today in Normandy, France–here's a video to get you fist-pumped up. (more…)

The World's Largest Collection of 'I Want a Pony' Memes

August 23, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#LISTS4 Comments

You know these kids because, once upon a time, you WERE these kids.

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Friday Morning Feed from Ovation

August 23, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#OVATIONComments Off on Friday Morning Feed from Ovation

Do you know how to measure yourself for tall riding boots? Our friends at Ovation show us how it's done.

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Video: Equestrian passion

August 22, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#WATCH THIS2 Comments

“Some people are lucky enough to find their true passion, and sometimes it can consume them. That's OK because their passion makes them feel like something, like somebody. I like it.” (more…)

9 Horses Who Won Everything

August 22, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#LISTSComments Off on 9 Horses Who Won Everything

And then their moms were all like, “Stand still, honey, let me take a picture of you with all your ribbons.”

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Poop As Art: 3 Creative Ideas For Horse Manure Recycling

August 22, 2013Leslie WylieLeslie Wylie#DIYComments Off on Poop As Art: 3 Creative Ideas For Horse Manure Recycling
Poop happens! (more…)

'Oh Crap' Moment of the Day: The legendary Ledbury Hunt

August 22, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#OH CRAPComments Off on 'Oh Crap' Moment of the Day: The legendary Ledbury Hunt

If you were out hunting and the master decided to steer the field toward a hedge like this, “Oh crap” would be an understated response. And you wonder why they carry flasks. (more…)

Mental Game: Learn to focus on the positive

August 22, 2013Lila GendalUncategorized#HOW TO4 Comments

Are you constantly smack-talking your own riding? Lila Gendal explains why this is destructive and shares strategies for gaining confidence. (more…)

Behind the Bit: One man's dressage whip is another man's… oh dear

August 22, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#BLOGS2 Comments

You may never look at dressage whips the same after reading about Stacey Kimmel's recent experience. (more…)

Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks

August 22, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#FLEECEWORKSComments Off on Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks

Fleeceworks has been killin' it on Facebook lately. Earlier this week, they posted this… (more…)

Eventing Nation: Remembering Tom Gadsby

August 21, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#ENComments Off on Eventing Nation: Remembering Tom Gadsby

Lissa Green pens a heartwrenching tribute to Tom Gadsby, the 26-year-old New Zealand eventer who was fatally injured at an event in England on Sunday. (more…)

SpectraVET Classic Performance of the Week: Winning Colors

August 21, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#SPECTRAVET3 Comments

Of 38 fillies who have contested the Kentucky Derby, only three have won: Regret (1915), Genuine Risk (1980) and Winning Colors (1988). (more…)

Video: Hey, can you grab me a root beer?

August 21, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#WATCH THISComments Off on Video: Hey, can you grab me a root beer?

Tommy Turvey's dog is trained to fetch him drinks from the cooler on command, then bring them to him on horseback. A big thanks to our friends at Fleeceworks for sharing! (more…)

Reddit Randomness: A little horse on a little horse

August 21, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#REDDITComments Off on Reddit Randomness: A little horse on a little horse

Reddit is the Internet's #1 source for totally random awesomeness, like this photo. Bonus: A little horsey Photoshop myth-busting! (more…)

The Idea of Order: Exit the arena at 'A,' or 'F,' or… wherever

August 21, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#IDEA OF ORDER3 Comments

This week's comic goes out to all you dressage riders out there. Take it away, Morgane Schmidt! (more…)

Celebrity: Regis Philbin's co-hosts bought him a harness racer for his 81st birthday

August 21, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#CELEBSComments Off on Celebrity: Regis Philbin's co-hosts bought him a harness racer for his 81st birthday

Its name is Regis The Horse. (more…)

‘Oh Crap’ Monday Classics: Dressage Apocalypse

August 21, 2013Leslie WylieLeslie Wylie#OH CRAP17 Comments
That moment when you realize you might get sucked up into a tornado mid-dressage test. Monday is already the crappiest day of the week, so it only makes sense that we make things official. (more…)

Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands

August 21, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#WEBComments Off on Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands

When it comes to saddle-fitting, Peter Menet is The Man. And nowhere is his talent for fitting and design more apparent than in the innovative Amerigo and Amerigo Vega saddles. (more…)

Reddit Randomness: Somebody fingerpainted Van Gogh's 'The Starry Night' onto their horse

August 20, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#REDDIT1 Comment

Canvas is SO 19th century. (more…)

How to Warm Up At A Show, Part II

August 20, 2013Lila GendalUncategorized#HOW TOComments Off on How to Warm Up At A Show, Part II

Last week Lila Gendal discussed warm-up etiquette and safety. This week she's back to talk strategy. (more…)

Eventing Nation: Top 10 reasons why your horse is actually your best friend

August 20, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#EN1 Comment

Could you ask for a better bestie than your horse? By Sally Spickard. (more…)

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