Not casserole dishes, silly. Recipes for horsemanship and training traded amongst riders, with benefits for all. Kristen Kovatch explains. (more…)
Horsepower, anyone? Horse Nation welcomes our new sponsor, Jeep!
We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Jeep, maker of vehicles that set the standard for performance, luxury and attention to detail. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘Cleveland Bay horse for rehoming’
Today’s horse ad fail comes to us by way of reader Pam Burke, and it’s for a pair of “house-broken” Cleveland Bays–the sellers will even throw in their food bowl for free! (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
The Dubarry Spring/Summer Collection is here! Now, if only the actual seasons would follow suit. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Amanda Ronan for her winning contribution, “Friday Flicks: Meet Chevy Chase, the horse lover.” With 1,482 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
News: ‘Mass. man injected with horse tranquilizer in NH’
That’s the headline from a Fox News story about some idiot who gave himself a horse-sized dose of horse tranquilizer. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Neville Bardos update
What’s going on with eventing’s favorite comeback kid? Well, it sounds like he’s on his way to making another comeback. Samantha Clark pays him a visit. (more…)
A big Horse Nation welcome to our newest sponsor, Horse Quencher!
We are so excited to add Horse Quencher to our team–here are a few reasons why. (more…)
Shake’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
For today’s “Oh Crap” moment, we thought we’d illustrate the difference between an intentional and an unintentional horseback handstand. (more…)
Video du Jour: Animal Kingdom wins the Dubai World Cup
Animal Kingdom won the Dubai World Cup, the world’s richest horse race, with Joel Rosario in the irons on Saturday in a truly dominant performance. (more…)
10 Really Mean April Fool’s Day Jokes to Play on Your Horse
Just imagine the shocked expression on your horse’s face when you tell him… (more…)
Breaking News: FEI officially recognizes gay horses
After decades of equine sexual orientation being a hush-hush topic, the international governing body of horse sport has repealed its “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. (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
Do you know how to read the label on your horse’s feed? Here’s a look at the importance of knowing how to read expiration dates, lot numbers and manufacturers’ information. (more…)
Flex’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
I like when horse fail video compilations have a laugh track already included–like the one we’re featuring today. (more…)
Horses Wearing Bunny Ears + Bonus Easter Photos
We humans seems to have a fascination with dressing up our horses for every holiday. Easter is no different. Today, no horse is safe from bunny ears. (more…)
10 Horse Designs on Ukrainian Pysanky Eggs
These traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs are decorated using very intricate detailing that carries important symbolic meaning, and horses feature prominently in many of the designs. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘Horse Warm blood Holistainer for sale – $15000’
Elisa Wallace found this Craigslist gem. Methinks dear Ruth will not be getting $15,000 for her Holistainer. (more…)
4 Things We Love About Shedding Season
Has spring shedding season got you down in the dumps? Here are four things we love about this very furry time in a horse owner’s life. (more…)
News: ‘Trouble in Paradise’
That’s the headline from an article in Boston Magazine— “paradise” being Wellington, and “trouble” being an appallingly narcissistic feud that has turned this upscale Florida equestrian village upside down. (more…)
10 Things I Hate About Princess Haya
Pretty, poised and powerful, the FEI’s royal president Princess Haya just gets under my skin. Here’s why: (more…)
Video du Jour: Ostrich race helmet cam
We showed you an ostrich race in this Flex n’Fork Oh Crap Moment of the Day. Now watch an ostrich race from the jockey’s point of view. (more…)
Friday Flicks: Meet Chevy Chase, the horse lover
You know Chevy Chase as the famous comedic actor from “Saturday Night Live” and the “National Lampoon” film series. But did you also know he’s a horse owner? (more…)
More than Matching Jackets: What it takes to be a NCAA Varsity Equestrian Athlete
Maegan Gossett interviews Baylor University student and top intercollegiate rider Andrea Schweiker about being on “the team.”
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Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
Schooling helmets can look snazzy, too. Here’s what Ovation customers have to say about their everyday headgear. (more…)