Not only are Vespucci figure-8 bridles gorgeous, they’re also butter-soft and designed to be absolutely comfortable for your horse. (more…)
In the News: Champion British trainer Henry Cecil dies at 70
The racing world lost a legend today with the passing of Sir Henry Cecil, the 10-time champion trainer whose charges included the unbeaten superstar Frankel. (more…)
Bad Jumping Clinic with George Morris
After taking a brief hiatus to slaughter some kittens, Uncle George is back this week to discuss one of his biggest pet peeves of all: the crest release. (more…)
Video du Jour: The world’s smartest horse?
Meet Lukas, a 19-year-old off-the-track thoroughbred that the Guinness Book of World Records has declared “the smartest horse in the world.” (more…)
2013 ‘Worst Horse Photo EVER’ Awards: And the winners are…
From awkward to confusing to just-plain-wrong, these photos of horses and their people make us feel all weird inside. (more…)
In My Boots: In praise of the horse show community
The horse show world might be known for catty competitiveness, but in many cases there exists a brighter, shinier side of the coin as well. Kristen Kovatch explains. (more…)
A great big Horse Nation welcome to Abbie Golden, our new Social Media Director!
Not only is Abbie an amazing rider (look at that scarypants fence she’s jumping!), she’s good with words and handy with a computer. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Father’s Day is coming up this Sunday, June 16–have you got a game plan? (more…)
The Equestrian Hipster: Just like you, but cooler
Great news! Horses have infiltrated hipster culture in a big way. Since you’re already a bonafide rider, you’ve got a jump start on the über-hip masses. Here are a few items to update your style. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Why you learn to emergency dismount
In EN’s Monday Video from Tredstep Ireland, we get a scary reminder of why it’s important to know how to vault off your horse at any moment. (more…)
In the News: When ‘horse girls’ become ‘horse women’
A columnist explores the challenges of managing your equestrian image as a grown-up in the latest issue of New York Magazine. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Melanie Eberhardt for her winning contribution, “NickerDoodles: Pasture water park.” With 1,004 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
Endurance: A quest for success at the Longines FEI World Endurance Championships
Follow Australia’s Talea Hasko-Steward as she fulfills her dreams of competing at the World Endurance Championships in Euston Park, England. (more…)
Sit Horse, Stay, Good Horse: 19 horses who have taken a seat
Either that, or they’re just on their way up from a good roll or a nap, but we prefer to imagine that they’re sitting because it’s much more fun that way. (more…)
Daily Dose of Adorable: Orphaned foal takes comfort in giant teddy bear
Breeze, a foal who was found abandoned in Dartmoor National Park, is on the road to recovery with help from some stuffed snuggle buddies. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
Saddle-shopping can be more than a little stressful. What if you don’t like it? What if it doesn’t fit your horse? There’s an awful lot of money involved, and a lot of risk. (more…)
Weekend Wrapup from Kentucky Performance Products
Does your horse spend a lot of time on the road? If so, there are some special considerations you should keep in mind. (more…)
Video: Palice Malice wins the 2013 Belmont Stakes
Long shot Palace Malice pulled ahead of Preakness winner Oxbow (2nd) and Kentucky Derby winner and 2-1 favorite Orb (3rd) to clinch victory in the final leg of the Triple Crown. (more…)
Belmont History: A look back at the oldest classic race in the United States
Richard Migliore tells us about the humble beginnings that gave birth to the powerful legacy of the final leg of the Triple Crown. (more…)
Belmont Traditions: The official drink, song & flower
Not unlike the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, the Belmont Stakes has its own unique character. (more…)
2013 Belmont Need-to-know Guide
Here’s the basic information you need to watch and feel informed about this afternoon’s Belmont Stakes. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Rolex in 8mm film
Videographer Buzzterbrown has a bit of fun filming Rolex on a 60 to 70 year old Keystone K-8 wind up 8 mm film camera using Fomapan R ISO 100 black and white film. (more…)
Belmont: An interview with jockey Gary Stephens
Gary Stevens, who rode Oxbow to victory in the Preakness Stakes, discusses racing, his gameplan for the Belmont, and his acting career. (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher
How will your horse be staying cool and hydrated this summer? Here’s one idea from our friends at Horse Quencher. (more…)
Friday Flicks: ‘Recon: Unbridled’
Galloping film critic Amanda Ronan reviews this documentary about Horse Sense and Soldiers, an intensive program for veterans suffering from PTSD led by Monty Roberts. (more…)