Why is Bernadette Kilcer’s vet driving a new sportscar? We kid, but she did write to us to share a lesson she recently learned the hard (read: expensive) way. (more…)
Shake’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Today’s “Oh Crap” moment is brought to you by Gretchen Pelham, who recounts the story of how she recently “brained the branch” while foxhunting. (more…)
In My Boots: Winter weather? No big
In the wise words of André 3000, “You can plan a pretty picnic but you can’t predict the weather.” Kristen Kovatch recounts the harrowing tale of riding through a surprise Wyoming storm. (more…)
EN Today: Monday video from Tredstep Ireland – Buck Davidson gets chased at Red Hills
From Visionaire: “Once again, ladies and gentlemen, please keep your dogs on leashes!” (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Erin Wheeler for her winning contribution, “Say Carrot! 7 hilarious outtakes from an equine photographer.” With 2,159 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
Wylie’s World: On ‘training’ your horse to save your butt
I’m kind of an expert on the subject, since my butt needs saving ALL THE TIME. In today’s column I share some tips. (more…)
Video du Jour: Horse reunion
After being separated for over four years, a Thoroughbred sporthorse named Arthur is reunited with the New Forest Pony playmates with whom he spent his youth. Will they remember one another? (more…)
Shake’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Horse Nation is a giant fan of Right Start Photography, co-creator of the weekly tutorial video series Evention. But this just sent our love for them over the top. (more…)
16 Inspired Ideas for an Equestrian-themed Wedding
You guys loved our brides-on-horseback post from last Monday so much, we thought we’d carry on with the matrimonial theme today. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
What’s your Joint IQ? Put your joint smarts to the test with this SmartPak quiz, then use the SmartFlex Finder to discover the perfect supplement for your horse’s joint needs. (more…)
Weekend Wrapup from Kentucky Performance Products
We are loving Kentucky Performance Products’ new spokeshorse, EJ. Check out his latest adventure. (more…)
Flex’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Today’s “Oh Crap” moment was inspired by Daylight Saving Time, which takes place this Saturday night.
Evention Presents: 10 tips to improve your scores at the next horse show
What’s standing between you and that blue ribbon? This week on Evention, Schramm Eventing helps you find your winning edge. (more…)
EN Today: ‘Heart attacks’ and sudden death in horses
You know how we’re always trying to keep it light here at Horse Nation? Well, not today.
Video du Jour: Vondel Carrousel
Quadrille troupes fascinate me. How are they not just running into each other all the time? This one ups the ante, with the gentlemen riding astride and the ladies riding sidesaddle. (more…)
Friday Flicks: ‘The Cup’ (2011)
The Cup is the based-on-a-true-story narrative of an Australian jockey who is on his way to stardom–until tragedy strikes. Horse Nation movie critic Amanda Ronan reviews. (more…)
DIY Nation: 20 ways to spend a little more time in the saddle
Western-saddle barstools are easy to make and lend any home a rustic equestrian flair. (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…)
EN Today: Horse party!
From Visionaire: Horses at the Hollandsche Manege Amsterdam took a break from their dressage drills for a little romp and roll in the manege (that’s a fancy indoor arena). (more…)
The Secret Life of McKenna: A call to arms
Junior blogger McKenna Oxenden is an ambassador for the equestrian-meets-humanitarian organization JustWorld International, and she needs your help. (more…)
The Stable Scoop: 5th annual ‘Horse Husbands’ episode
In which a panel of horse husbands and boyfriends get together and vent about their horse-addicted significant others. This year, my own husband got dragged into the mix. (more…)
Say Carrot! 7 hilarious outtakes from an equine photographer
Erin Wheeler is a talented Atlanta-area photographer whose gorgeous images capture the magic between horse and rider. And also, sometimes, the horse’s sense of humor! (more…)
Daily Dose of Adorable: What a little fighter!
Have you guys been following the story of Nifty, the Thoroughbred filly who was born 40 days premature? Born a mere 55 pounds, she’s now up to 83 after being in the hospital for a month. (more…)
Flex’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Today’s “Oh Crap” moment is brought to you by reader Rebecca Fiedel, who recently found herself on the losing end of a game of tug-o-war against a 1,300 pound animal. (more…)
NickerDoodles: I can’t hear you
When calling your horse in from the field, have you ever gotten the impression that he’s hearing-impaired yet gifted with a special binocular vision that can spot a peppermint from a mile away? Here’s the latest from Melanie Eberhardt. (more…)