You get to wear a frilly costume and ride a bedazzled-up horse while people clap for you? Sign me up. (more…)
The Aging Equestrian: Man vs. knee, part 4
Can a bionic knee get Jon Bicho back in the saddle? He shares the story of his first ride since surgery. (more…)
Video: Psychedelic horse music video dream
Priests riding double, sugar lump showers and the most terrifying saxophone solo ever… you’ve GOT to watch this video. (more…)
Your Turn: Don’t shrug off melanomas
Some eighty percent of grey horses will get melanomas at some point during their lives. Megan Rust shares a cautionary tale. (more…)
In the News: ‘Houston woman pleads guilty to slapping horse’
That’s a headline from the Houston Chronicle about a woman who SLAPPED A POLICE HORSE after an officer told her to pour out her beer. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
SmartPak sale alert! For two days and two days only, save 20% on all SmartPak brand tack and apparel. (more…)
Weekend Wrapup from Kentucky Performance Products
What has KPP mascot EJ been up to lately? This one might come as a surprise. (more…)
Book Review: Fox Tracks
Ignoring the nonsense and focusing on the horses is usually the best course of action—and that holds true for this foxhunting murder mystery by Rita Mae Brown, a great escape for the last weeks of summer. (more…)
15 Totally Rockin’ Rocking Horses
Pun intended. From abstract works of art to tricked-out jumpers that will make you curse Santa Claus, these are NOT your Grandma’s rocking horses. (more…)
10 Horses Who Would Just Rather Not
These horses are just not interested in participating this weekend, and they’re making it clear with varying degrees of politeness…or lack thereof. (more…)
Video du Jour: Calvin Borel – A ‘hall’ of a ride
The three-time Kentucky Derby winning jockey, who was today inducted into the Racing Hall of Fame, reflects on his incredible career and recalls his favorite wins. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Talent vs. hard work
There are naturally gifted riders, and then there are those of us who must work extra hard just to keep up. Lila Gendal contemplates the playing field and our efforts to level it. (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher
Between long, spindly legs and a ponderous body, horses aren’t exactly designed for swimming–but somehow they make it work. Check out this underwater video. (more…)
31 Videos of Horses Scratching Their Bums
You didn't ask for it, and you probably don't want it, but we're going to give it to you anyway. (more…)
Daily Dose of Adorable: Catch me if you can, suckers!
SRZLY, is there anything cuter than a baby miniature horse on the loose? (more…)
Real Estate: Ellen Degeneres & Portia DeRossi list California horse ranch for $13M
Another celebrity horse property on the market! This one comes with 26 acres, a six-stall barn and a dressage arena. (more…)
Friday Flicks: ‘Amazing Racer’
“Come’on Rainbow, you can do it!” HN’s intrepid critic Amanda Ronan weighs in on yet another movie featuring–wait for it–a damaged girl, an undervalued horse and an impossible dream. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
Some trends are good. Others, not so much. (Skinny jeans! They just keep getting skinnier! Who can even wear them?! When are they going to go away?!?!) (more…)
Eventing Nation: Maccabiah Games 2013 – USA wins gold & silver!
Rebecca Brown shares her experience of competing at the Maccabiah Games–think Jewish Olympics–in Tel Aviv, Israel. (more…)
How Would You Like To Win a $5,000 Shopping Spree from SmartPak?
We figured out some stuff you could buy with all that bread. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: Two rotten little donkeys – $500 (New Haven, VT)
This one comes to us by way of Ann Grenier, and it just might be the best Craigslist ad EVER. (more…)
10 Human Horseback Pyramids
Definitive proof that horses are the best sports ever for putting up with all our silly crap. Check it out! (more…)
A NickerDoodle Quiz: What’s your falling off style?
When it comes to falling off, are you a Tennis Ball, TV Remote or Egg? Take Melanie Eberhardt’s quiz to find out! (more…)
Evention: How to properly fit a saddle to horse & rider
An ill-fitting saddle can ruin everybody’s day. Our friends at Evention offer some easy-to-understand saddle-fitting guidelines. (more…)