Some 20+ years ago at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, a young Karen (then Lende) O’Connor was about to show the event world what she’s made of. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Kentucky event rider dies in riding accident
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Christine Brown of Versailles, Ky., who tragically perished yesterday. (more…)
7 Awkward Knight-In-Shining-Armor Marriage Proposals
If you were the damsel in this situation would you say “yes”–or would you grab the horse and gallop away? (more…)
13 Barns We’d Be Happy To Live In
Who hasn’t fantasized about having a barn with living quarters? We’d take any one of these cozy above-barn apartments in a heartbeat. (more…)
1 Week, 15 Random Horse Tweets from Non-horsey People: July 5-11
Or, why non-horsepeople should stick to tweeting about non-horsey things. #TWITTERFAIL (more…)
Evention: How to train your OTTB, part III
This week’s tutorial shares some tips for preparing your ex-racer for its very first horse show. (more…)
How To: Take a lesson
Lila Gendal offers some tips for getting the most out your lesson or clinic experience–and for not annoying the crap out of your trainer! (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Did you know that young horses, especially warmbloods, can experience weird growth spurts even after age 5? Jenni Autry shares the story of Fleeceworks Cinco’s recent “growing pains.” (more…)
Eventing Nation: Summer fire safety tips for your barn
A barn fire is every horse owner’s worst nightmare. Kate Samuels shares some precautionary tips. (more…)
SpectraVET Classic Performance of the Week
Last week we showed you a video of the world record high jump. This week we present a video of Robert Whitaker breaking the world bareback puissance record in 2011. (more…)
RIP: Colonel’s Smoking Gun
“Gunner,” a National Reining Horse Hall of Fame inductee and $5 million sire, lost his battle with laminitis earlier this week.
14 Humiliating Fly Masks
Turning a horse out in one of these is like sending your kid to school in a clown costume with a sign on their back that reads, “Please steal my lunch money and stuff me in a locker.” (more…)
In the News: ‘Tennesse Walking Horse abuser’s legal saga wraps with guilty plea’
Punishment was doled out yesterday to Jackie McConnell, who was shown beating and chemically soring horses in an undercover HSUS video. (more…)
How To: Tie field boots
When it comes to horses, nothing is ever simple–not even tying your shoes. Carla Lake guides us step-by-step through the process of getting those field boot laces just right. (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
You put a ton of thought into your horse’s saddle… what about the girth? Here’s are some hot-of-the-presses girths from Amerigo that combine comfort, quality and style. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Thanks to those who put on the events
Lila Gendal issues a salute to all the people behind the scenes without whom horse trials could not happen. (more…)
Happy Birthday, Reed Kessler!
To honor the 19th birthday of the world’s most successful horse-crazy teenage girl, here are 19 excerpts from the ultimate Reed fansite, WWRKD (What Would Reed Kessler D0?). (more…)
Amelia Bayer: Diary of a working student
Amelia Bayer is taking a gap year before college to be a working student for top event rider Sinead Halpin–and she’s agreed to tell us all about it! (more…)
Video du Jour: Doma India
I’ve never seen anything like this bizarre yet mesmerizing display of natural horsemanship in the tradition of Doma India, an Argentinian system of horse-training. (more…)
In the News: ‘Georgina Bloomberg at odds with mayor dad over famed horse carriages in NYC’
Mayor Bloomberg defends the carriages but his showjumping daughter says it’s time for them to go. (more…)
How To: Score 8s and 9s in dressage
Good competitors know not to “leave any points on the table,” meaning they pay attention to the small details that add up to big point gains. Lila Gendal shares some test-riding tips. (more…)
In My Boots: The horse-canoe connection
Leave it to Kristen Kovatch to have a revelation about horses while padding through the middle of nowhere during a three-day canoeing trip. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Cameraman gets a swift kick in the… camera
This racetrack cameraman didn’t see it coming until it was too late–talk about a close-up shot! (more…)
How To: Market your barn, business or blog, part I
In the first segment of her series, Abbie Golden explains how to use social media to your advantage–and avoid common missteps. (more…)
7 Large Scale Haystack Sculptures
These farmers clearly have WAY too much time on their hands. Check it out… (more…)