Bless their supersized sweet hearts, warmbloods can be a little “thick” sometimes. Case in point: the horse in today’s video. (more…)
Your Turn: Riding high in high school
Haley Ruffner shares her experience of competing in the Interscholastic Equestrian Association Western National Finals, where–no big deal–she placed 2nd in the country! (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Dubarry is giving away a Dubarry Summer Concert Kit to one lucky winner! Click here for more information. (more…)
Eventing Nation: A short history of EN
Horse Nation’s mothership has come a long way, baby. Visionaire charts is journey from baby blog to eventing journalism powerhouse. (more…)
Dressage: A tour through the Grand Prix Special
Have you ever wondered what goes through a Grand Prix competitor’s mind when they are performing a test? Our “Snowbird Diaries” columnist Maat van Uitert talks us through a recent ride. (more…)
World Equestrian Brands Contest: Caption This!
We received almost 40 submissions in response to our call for your best ears shots to serve as THE photo for our World Equestrian Brands caption contest! (more…)
22 Charming Vintage Horse Show Posters
How sweet would it be to have one of these hanging in your tack room? Très chic, mes amis. (more…)
Video du Jour: Justin the Artistic Horse
On Saturday Indianapolis residents were treated to a painting demonstration by a rather unorthodox artiste. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Morgan Dalis for her winning contribution, “Horse Show Horror Story.” With 2,307 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
In the News: ‘Girl to lead blind horse into competition’
It sounds like the plot of a heartwarming horse movie, but it’s for real: A 13-year-old Wisconsin girl is on track to show her completely blind horse in the upcoming State Fair. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Puissance fail
What happens when your horse goes for the long one at a 7’1″ puissance wall? Nothing good, I can promise you that much. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
This one goes out to all of Horse Nation’s western riders. Have you heard about SmartPak’s new Rockin’ SP line of tack? (more…)
Weekend Wrapup from Kentucky Performance Products
Did you know the capacity of the gastrointestinal tract to absorb nutrients becomes less efficient as horses age? (more…)
Eventing Nation: An eventer in dressageland
Kate Samuels took a detour from eventing to compete in a straight dressage show–and she actually kind of enjoyed herself! (more…)
Daily Dose of Adorable: Horses Being Hippos
Tell me this video of horses blowing bubbles in water doesn’t look like every video of hippos you’ve ever seen! (more…)
Snopes: The Picnic Table Shelter
How many of you have seen this picture floating around on Facebook? Ever wondered about the real story behind it? (more…)
Video du Jour: Journey to the Mustang Million
Do you remember Elisa Wallace, the upper-level eventer turned horse whisperer who won the Extreme Mustang Makeover? Now she’s training two new mustangs for the Mustang Million! (more…)
Eventing Nation: Rick Wallace on ‘going viral’
Rick Wallace was hands-down the most famous guy in eventing this week, thanks to this amazing video. He comments on his 15 minutes of fame. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: One horse at a time, please
What if a random horse came careening through the dressage ring in the middle of your test? “At E turn left, at C… GRAB MANE!!!” (more…)
Video du Jour: Horses + bubble machine = 58 seconds of your life you’ll never get back
Which seems like a small, small price to pay. (more…)
The Secret Life of McKenna: The hard stuff
It’s always tough to sell a horse you care deeply about–but perhaps especially so when it’s your very first one. From junior blogger McKenna Oxenden. (more…)
6 Videos of Horses Jumping Cars
That’s right–cars. Talk about some fearless horses and riders! Don’t try this at home, kids. (Or, if you do, at least have a buddy videotape it so you can send it in to Horse Nation.) (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher
How will your horse be staying cool and hydrated this summer? Here’s one genius idea: swimming! (more…)
Friday Flicks: Redbox Triple Feature – ‘Saddle Up’
Amanda Ronan watches bad horse movies so you don’t have to. This week, our fearless film critic weighs in on what might be the three worst horse movies ever made. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
Attention, dressage riders: Ovation recently unveiled a brand new bridle collection that you’re going to love. (more…)