Kissing Spine may no longer be the kiss of death for horses’ competitive careers. Kate Samuels brings us the latest. (more…)
Product Review: SmartPak Air+ Neoprene Girth
Girths are a dime a dozen, right? Wrong. Here, I take the SmartPak Air+ Neoprene Girth for a test-drive. (more…)
7 Shetland Pony Mixers
It’s Friday afternoon–don’t act like you have something better to do than watch these remix music videos starring Socks the Moonwalking Shetland Pony. #DancePonyDance (more…)
News: ‘Live from Aintree Ladies Day 2013’
It’s Grand National weekend and Ladies Day in particular, which means British fashion is officially on its worst behavior. The Mirror is on scene and live-blogging all the action. (more…)
Friday Flicks: Kelsey Grammer, equestrian enthusiast
Did you know that this famous television actor was also a horse owner? Amanda Ronan reads up on his equestrian exploits. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
No two horses are built the same, which is really unfortunate, because it means that saddles aren’t one-size-fits-all, and saddles are expensive! (more…)
The Secret Life of McKenna: It’s showtime!
Still in recovery, junior blogger McKenna Oxenden had her trainer take the reins for Gigi’s first event of the season. Judging from the number of exclamation marks she used, it went well! (more…)
Shake’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
What happens if the jockey falls off at the beginning of the race but the horse keeps running and ends up with the win? I don’t know, but that’s what happened in today’s “Oh Crap” moment. (more…)
Look Into a Horse’s Eyes and See Yourself
We don’t mean that in some deep meaningful way (although it could be interpreted as such). We mean it literally–horses’ eyes are, like, really shiny. Check out these 10 cool photos. (more…)
Evention: How to deal with a spooky horse
Is your horse convinced that the world is out to get him? If so, you’ll appreciate this week’s Evention intervention. (more…)
News: ‘Matt Lauer halting horse farm construction after spat with Long Island residents’
That’s the headline from a story in the Christian Post about a stop-work order on the Today Show co-anchor’s new Southampton farm. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘BIG sorrel geding’
“He is about 20 to 21 hands,” the ad reads. “He is a grate horse.” We’re sure he is. A big thanks to Lorraine Jackson for sending this gem our way! (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Today we meet Team Fleeceworks rider Robin Bond, whose vast and varied equestrian experiences help her get the most out of every horse she rides. (more…)
Shake’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Double Dan Horsemanship amazes crowds everywhere with their exciting and individual brand of entertainment, clinics and training. But sometimes, things don’t go quite as planned. (more…)
Wylie’s World: The pity party is over, it’s time to go home
When you get your confidence shaken, it can send you into a downward spiral that’s difficult to escape–trust me, I know ALL about it. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Giving Up Not an Option for Kyle Carter and Madison Park
I’m loving all the inspiring comeback stories on EN this week. Here’s the latest, as reported by the one-and-only Jenni Autry. (more…)
You’re Doin’ It Wrong: 10 Horse Drawn Cars
We’ve heard of horsepower, but these people are taking the concept to a whole new level. (more…)
Welcome to Horse Nation, SpectraVET™ Therapeutic Lasers!
We are thrilled to announce our new sponsorship from SpectraVET, an innovator in laser therapy for equines, canines and more. (more…)
Video du Jour: An illustrated guide to stomach ulcers
Equine stomach ulcers aren’t just uncomfortable–they can affect your horse’s performance. Check out this video from our friends at Cavalor. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Pre-show planning
Does your horse always seem to lose a shoe right before the horse show? It might not be a coincidence, says Morgane Schmidt. (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
Your horse’s legs work hard. Why not treat them to something special? Like… (more…)
Shake’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
It’s all fun and games until… someone gets kicked in the stomach by a horse. (more…)
Eventing Nation: The Training Diaries with Allie Knowles
Some weekends, nothing seems to go your way. Samantha Clark talks to event rider Allie Knowles about bouncing back. (more…)
The Riding School: What I really teach
For a riding instructor, teaching people how to maneuver around on a horse is only a fraction of their job description. Our columnist explains. (more…)
6 Very Special Horse + Teddy Bear Friendships
Everybody loves teddy bears. Even horses. If this doesn’t brighten your day, we don’t know what will. (more…)