NYT reported today that 11 thoroughbreds owned by Dubai’s ruling family have tested positive for steroids. (more…)
Citizens of HN: Q&A with Elena Maas, photographer
Today we sit down with New Jersey-based equestrian enthusiast and artist/graphic designer Elena Mass to learn about how she combines her two passions. (more…)
The Riding School: Building the next generation of eventers
Introducing students to the sport of eventing can be challenging–logistically, financially and practically. Our intrepid columnist the Riding Instructor explores the issue. (more…)
Flex’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Our week of Rolex thrills and spills continues with today’s video of Boyd Martin taking a bath in the Head of the Lake in 2010. (more…)
Tips for Eventers Living in Itty-Bitty Apartments in the City: Music appreciation
You might recognize Yvette Seger’s column from Eventing Nation, but she’ll be guest-starring on Horse Nation this week. Take it away, Yvette… (more…)
In My Boots: First in flight
“I came, I saw, I crashed headfirst through an oxer and had a great time,” says IHSA coach Kristen Kovatch. Oh, this is going to be good. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Just in time for Rolex, we’ve got some exciting contest announcements from Dubarry of Ireland! (more…)
Eventing Nation: River Glen Spring Horse Trials
If I was in school and my teacher asked me to write a paper on what I did over the weekend, this is what I would turn in. (more…)
In the News: ‘Robert Redford calls for a ban on horse slaughter’
Horse slaughter is a controversial, hot-button issue. We now know where the Electric Horseman stands, thanks to PR Newswire. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Amanda Ronan for her winning contribution, “Friday Flicks: Sylvester Stallone, equestrian.” With 1,357 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
Shake’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
It’s the week of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event and you know what THAT means: all Rolex, all “Oh Crap,” all week! (more…)
9 Horses With Mustaches
From soul patches to goatees, handlebars to full-blown beards, these horses have serious facial hair–and I can’t decide if it’s cute or creepy. (more…)
Horses & Film: The equine stars of ‘Game of Thrones’
If you’re a fan of this HBO smash-hit series, you know that the show is overrun with horses. We decided to look into their story. (more…)
Your Turn: Making your dream horse come true
If you’re willing to work hard, anything is possible. This is the story of Mary Coleman, a young rider who bought her own horse, with her own hard-earned money, at age 15. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
Heading to Rolex Kentucky this year? If so, you’ve gotta get in on this year’s SmartPak Coursewalk, led by four-star riders Boyd Martin and Allison Springer. (more…)
Weekend Wrapup from Kentucky Performance Products
Laminitis is a serious malady that many horse owners worry about each spring. KPP provides excellent tips to help your horse avoid foundering. (more…)
9 Thoroughbreds of a Different Color
While we most commonly see Thoroughbreds in the traditional colors like grey, bay and chestnut, the Thoroughbred gene pool carries a variety of colorful genes. (more…)
Video du Jour: Side-by-side dressage tests
This video compilation of two dressage tests running side by side gives a glimpse at just how tough it is to judge dressage tests. (more…)
10 Totally Ridiculous Racehorse Names
Racehorse names — they run the gamut from terribly clever to just plain stupid. Here’s our top 10 list of ridiculous racehorse names. (more…)
Video du Jour: Horses in slow motion
This video footage shot by Ernest Woodward shows how horses move at the highest levels of equestrian sport. (more…)
Shake’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
We have a grand tradition here at Horse Nation of ending our work week with a bang (or crash, or thud). This Friday is no different. Enjoy! (more…)
The Secret Life of McKenna: Ready for anything
Four months after seriously getting her head bonked, junior blogger McKenna Oxenden reports that her doctors have officially cleared her to ride. (more…)
7 Supersized Horses
Sampson, a Shire horse gelding foaled in 1846 in England, stood 21.2½ hands tall and weighed 3,300 pounds. He is the tallest horse ever recorded, but some modern-day contemporaries give him a run for his money. (more…)
Video du Jour: Mine That Bird returns to Churchill Downs
But as a celebrity retiree, this time around. The 2009 Kentucky Derby winner, and his pony sidekick, will be residents at the Kentucky Derby Museum through this year’s race. (more…)
Friday Flicks: Sylvester Stallone, equestrian
Did you know that this famous actor is also an avid horse person? He’s played polo competitively and just bought himself a reining horse. Amanda Ronan has the scoop. (more…)