Rick Wallace made a valiant–if failed–effort to climb back into the saddle after getting jumped loose at an event this past weekend. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Carla Lake for her winning contribution, “5 Ways to Know Your Lease Is Legit.” With 1,104 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
Want to Win a Custom Mattes Ear Bonnet?
HN’s awesome sponsor World Equestrian Brands is giving away two Custom Mattes Ear Bonnets to you lucky readers! (more…)
Evention: How to train your OTTB, part II
So you bought a ex-racer off the track. Now what? Jimmie and Dom Shramm get the ball rolling. (more…)
What to Eat When It’s 9 p.m. and You Just Got Home From the Barn
Before you eat something you’ll regret, check out these delicious make-it-ahead-of-time dinner ideas from Carla Lake. (more…)
Your Turn: Horse show horror story
Have you ever witnessed a trainer exhibiting poor sportsmanship at a horse show? Morgan Dalis needed to get this story off her chest. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
Sixty percent of lameness in performance horses is caused by degenerative joint problems. Is your horse protected? (more…)
Weekend Update from Kentucky Performance Products
West Nile virus is just one of many mosquito-borne diseases that can make your horse very sick. (more…)
10 Riders Cooling Off in Unconventional Ways
Taking a nose dive off your horse into a water complex is one way to feel refreshed on a hot summer day … (more…)
Video du Jour: The Lamb National at Barbury
Sheep don’t only jump in your sleep. They also run in a popular exhibition race at the Barbury Castle International Horse Trials every year! (more…)
In the News: Poop dispute — parade fee creates rift between horse owners, officials
That’s the headline from a news story in the Billings Gazette after Casper, Wyo., officials decided to charge $5 per horse for parade cleanup. (more…)
Video du Jour: Rabbit Grand National
Yesterday we showed you cats doing dressage. Now we’re back with bunnies show jumping at the finals of the Rabbit Grand National. (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher
How will your horse be staying cool and hydrated this summer? Here’s one genius (albeit naughty) idea. (more…)
Your Turn: We’re gonna need a bigger checkbook
Mary Anne Payne loved competing in the adult hunters… until her daughter started following in mom’s horse-loving footsteps. She recounts her journey from the ring to the rail. (more…)
5 Ways to Know Your Lease Is Legit
If you are thinking about leasing or half-leasing a horse, you NEED to read this. By Carla Lake. (more…)
Daily Dose of Adorable: Cat dressage
We’re seeing a lot of lateral work in here–haunches-in, half-pass… If there was a collective mark for “Cuteness,” we’d give these cats a 10! (more…)
A Day in the (Mostly) Tiny, Adorable Life of Brenda Breyer
Aside from the fact that she’s only 8 inches tall, Brenda Breyer is pretty much living the dream. (more…)
How To: Reciprocate confidence
Confidence takes years to build and only seconds to crush. Lila Gendal shares some tips for getting it–and keeping it. (more…)
Friday Flicks: Summer celebrity equestrians
From the Kardashian sisters to Brit-Brit, these celebs have all been spotted soaking up the sun on awesome equestrian vacations. Amanda Ronan gets her paparazzi on. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
Schooling helmets can look snazzy, too. Here’s what Ovation customers have to say about their everyday headgear. (more…)
Yes, Horse Nation Has a ‘Pledge of Allegiance’
Put your right hand over your heart and, in your most solemnly patriotic voice, repeat after us… (more…)
Independence Day Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
To celebrate we present… a Fourth of July Breyer Horse parade video we found on YouTube! (more…)
Eventing Nation: Max Corcoran talks horsemanship
As a longtime groom for the O’Connor Event Team, Max knows her stuff. Colleen Hofsetter sent us this report from a recent horsemanship clinic Max conducted. (more…)
SpectraVET Classic Performance of the Week
Each week we spotlight a history-making moment by an equine legend–like Huaso’s amazing 8’1″ leap in 1949, which still stands as the world record. (more…)