An 11-year-old suffering from a recurring brain tumor in Oregon is enjoying a special trip to Kentucky this week. (more…)
Daily Dose of Adorable: Great big slobbery horse kisses
Awww… that’s really gross, I mean, sweet.
Your Turn: My first ride or, why I hate pecans
Gretchen Pelham tells the story of how her riding career got off to a rather nutty start. (more…)
Horses in Ads: New Chevy Silverado commercial, ‘Her Horse’
Silly boys, trucks are for girls. (more…)
SpectraVET Classic Performance of the Week: Man o’ War vs. Sir Barton
Each week we spotlight a history-making moment by an equine legend–like Man o’ War’s final career start in 1920, a much anticipated match race. (more…)
2013 HN Breyer Horse Film Festival
Just in time for Breyerfest, taking place this weekend at the Kentucky Horse Park, we’ve curated our second annual review of the year’s greatest Breyer Horse movies. (more…)
How To: Sit the trot
Sitting trot can turn even experienced riders into awkwardly bouncing lumps. Lila Gendal offers some tips for improving your poise. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: How NOT to jump a bounce
That moment when your horse says, “I dunno mom, that’s a pretty wide oxer but… OK!!!” and you see your life flashing before your eyes. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Team Fleeceworks rider Kristi Nunnink is having an outstanding year. Jenni Autry catches us up on their latest eventing adventures. (more…)
Evention: How to ride three basic dressage shapes
Accuracy *photo not shown* is key when it comes to riding dressage tests. Our friends at Schramm Eventing show us how to nail our geometry. (more…)
World Equestrian Brands Caption Contest: Vote Now!
We received almost 40 captions for the World Equestrian Brands caption contest. Now it’s time to choose the winner of the Custom Mattes Ear Bonnet! (more…)
Video du Jour: 2013 FEI Awards
Demonstrating evidence of what might actually be a sense of humor, the FEI is promoting its 2013 Awards via a series of weirdly entertaining video skits. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Rick Wallace’s viral video will be on CNN tonight
Watch out, prime time television! Jenni Autry has the scoop. (more…)
In the News: ‘Zara Phillips puts equestrian career on pause while pregnant’
The three-months-pregnant British eventer was out competing as recently as this past weekend–but now seems to have had a change of heart. (more…)
The Aging Rider, Part II: We can rebuild him
Could a bionic knee get Jon Bicho back in the saddle? There was only one way to find out. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Neck riding
Today’s “Oh Crap” moment comes to us from reader Brett Lynn Stallings, who survived a sticky moment at an event last year. (more…)
The Idea of Order: A clever ruse
Horses are sensitive enough to twitch when a fly lands on them, right? Well then, Morgane Schmidt asks, why… (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
Your horse’s legs work hard. Why not treat them to something special? Like… (more…)
In My Boots: So you want to work in the horse industry
Thinking about going pro? Kristen Kovatch outlines a list of critical skills for those who aspire to make a living in the horse biz. (more…)
How To: Clicker train your horse, part II
What do the Papillon and the Hanoverian in this photo have in common? They’re both clicker trained. Breanne Long continues her series on this fun and effective training technique. (more…)
The Aging Rider, Part I: Man versus knee
Jon Bicho loved riding horses; his injury-battered right knee did not. In the first column of a series, he relates the story of reconciling the differences between body and soul. (more…)
10 Horsey Swimsuits
Are you a 10-year-old horse-crazy girl trapped in a grown-up body? Me too! Which is why I need all of these swimsuits, ALL OF THEM. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Katy Groesbeck on the California Training Sessions
Top West Coast eventer and “As the Hotwalker Turns” Horse Nation columnist Katy Groesbeck checks in. (more…)
Trail Riding Rocks! Contest from Kentucky Performance Products
Like trail riding? You’ll LOVE this contest from our friends at KPP.
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