…or at least that’s what I keep telling myself. Here’s a little something to tide you over, Horse Nation! (more…)
10 Ways to Trick out Your Horse in Camouflage
I might be letting my East Tennessee redneck roots show here, but how awesome would it be to roll up to the horse show rocking some of this camo gear? (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Morgane Schmidt for her winning contribution, “The Idea of Order: If horses could talk…” With 1,357 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘Rare Vintage 1954 2 Horse Trailer Project’
EN reader Charlotte Lemmert sent us this gem of an ad that describes “a $700 POS 2-horse as ‘classic and unique,’ and titled the ad ‘Rare Vintage.’ The pics are fab.” Well said, Charlotte. (more…)
NickerDoodles: Adventures of Fiesty Filly
In Melanie Eberhardt’s latest comic, Fiesty Filly proves that she’s a force to be reckoned with in the pasture–which doesn’t bode well for Sweet Gelding. (more…)
Runners and Riders Unite!
Over the past week we’ve been profiling some lesser-known horse sports that combine riding with other athletic endeavors, like gymnastics and archery. Today Breanne Long tells us about the sport of Ride & Tie, which merges riding and running. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
Spring has officially sprung. (Even though it’s snowing where I am–what gives?!?!) Whether the weather is willing to cooperate or not, SmartPak is ready to ring in the new season. (more…)
Weekend Wrapup from Kentucky Performance Products
It’s shedding season! Kentucky Performance Products is honoring this much-loved time in every horse owner’s life with a special contest. (more…)
News: Ikea’s meatballs now free of horse meat
Ikea’s meatballs are now free of horse meat, according to Edward Mohr, the company’s chief food executive. The meatballs have returned to Ikea’s stores in Sweden, Denmark and Finland and will be back in all Ikea stores in Europe by April. (more…)
Extreme Horse Sports: Mounted archery
Our post about vaulting from earlier in the week got me thinking about other extreme equestrian sports. Did you know mounted archery is becoming more known as a sport around the world? (more…)
Video du Jour: Putting the bomb in bombproof
We showed you horses playing fetch earlier this week. But what about horses that jump rope? (more…)
5 Photos of Horses Trying to Jump Out of Their Skin
Have you seen this photo circulating around on Facebook this week? It went viral when Sarah Conyers of Somerset, Ky., posted it as her cover photo. (more…)
EN Today: British dressage judges to consider event horse fitness during scoring
Kate Samuels gives us the lowdown on new guidelines that encourages judges to be a bit more understanding. (more…)
Equestrian Art: How to capture your horse on canvas, with Lesley Humphrey
Not only does world-renowned artist Lesley Humphrey have a gift for art–she’s dedicated to sharing it. Amanda Ronan relates her story. (more…)
Good Causes: Athletic apparel supports aspiring riders
I’m always on the lookout for fun horsey shirts I can wear to the barn, so I was thrilled to find that Running Chics has a line of equine-themed apparel. (more…)
Flex’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Remember that post we ran earlier in the week featuring equestrian vaulters in mid-air? This is kind of like that, but these riders aren’t in mid-air on purpose. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ’16” Lancers English Saddle – $70 (newtown, ct)’
The saddle in this Craigslist ad seems fine enough, but the stirrup leathers need some help. A big thanks to Erika Scott for sending this one our way! (more…)
Friday Flicks: Vintage celebrities and horses
Is that Elvis on a horse? Why yes, yes it is, and there’s much more where that came from in this week’s column by Horse Nation’s film critic Amanda Ronan. (more…)
Video du Jour: Band of horses
Reader Toni Wolf saw our video of the horse playing the piano and raised us this video of — wait for it — a horse playing maracas. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
Attention all event riders: There’s a new website in town. Want to stay in the loop on the latest and greatest products? Want to hear what your peers are saying? Welcome to ERS-Eventing. (more…)
Riding the Second Time Around: Back in the show ring
After the loss of her equine best friend of 20 years, Honeycomb, Jessica Fox didn’t think she’d ever ride again. This is part 6 of the story of her climb back into the saddle. (more…)
Video du Jour: The Famous Hamburg Derby
One of my friends posted this video on Facebook as a “must watch.” Thinking it was going to be a typical show-jumping course, I clicked play wondering what all the fuss was about. (more…)
NickerDoodles: The signs of spring
You’ve met Sweet Gelding and Bossy Mare in previous Nickerdoodles. In today’s comic, Melanie Eberhardt introduces a brand new horsey character. (more…)
Shake’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
My Virtual Eventing Coach and dapplebay.com are hosting a fun contest that is right up our “Oh Crap” alley. (more…)
23 Newborn Babies On Saddles
The one and only time in your life when it’s OK to be passed out naked in the saddle is when you’re tiny and adorable. Check out these amazing images, and be sure to visit the photographer’s websites to learn more about their work! (more…)