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Friday Flicks: Craveable cowboys

February 8, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#FRIDAY FLICKS2 Comments

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and Horse Nation movie critic Amanda Ronan is ready to taste test some cinematic man-candy. (more…)

Friday Morning Feed from Ovation

February 8, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#OVATIONComments Off on Friday Morning Feed from Ovation

The long-awaited 2013 English Riding Supply catalog is hot of the presses. Featuring all of your Ovation favorites plus fresh new products, you’ve gotta check it out. (more…)

Shake’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day

February 8, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#OH CRAP2 Comments

Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. That's the case in today's “Oh Crap” moment. (more…)

Video du Jour: Pedro Torres

February 7, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#WATCH THIS5 Comments

Rapid-fire flying changes, blindingly fast transitions between collection and extension, a horse-rider connection that seems to border on psychic…  welcome to the world of working equitation. (more…)

EN Today: Learning from other disciplines

February 7, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#ENComments Off on EN Today: Learning from other disciplines

No equestrian discipline exists in a vacuum. Rebecca Barber explains how cross-training in jumpers and equitation has helped her eventing goals. (more…)

Do You Want To Help This Adorable Foal?

February 7, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#DO GOOD HNLeave a comment

Of course you do. Author M. Garzon tells the story of Rudy, a chestnut foal who braved a less-than-welcoming entrance into this world, and shares one way that we can help the little guy out. (more…)

18 Surprising Things You Might Find On A Horse

February 7, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#LISTS1 Comment

What can you put on a horse? As it turns out, the possibilities are endless. Here are 18 ideas that might surprise you. (more…)

#TBT: What I Learned From a Failed Vet Check

February 7, 2013Lorraine JacksonUncategorized#YOUR TURN7 Comments
So, after months of searching, you think you’ve found your perfect horse. But then… it doesn’t pass the pre-purchase. Lorraine Jackson looks on the bright side. (more…)

The Secret Life of McKenna: 'If you're not laughing, you're crying'

February 7, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#MCKENNA'S BLOGComments Off on The Secret Life of McKenna: 'If you're not laughing, you're crying'

That's one pearl of wisdom junior blogger McKenna Oxenden took away from last month's USEA Area 2 Convention. (more…)

Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks + Contest Announcement!

February 7, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#FLEECEWORKSComments Off on Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks + Contest Announcement!

Click here to read this week's edition of Fleeceworks Team Talk and learn how you can win a Therawool™ Field Hunter saddle pad! (more…)

News: Bud's latest Clydesdale star named 'Hope' by fans

February 6, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#NEWS4 Comments

That's the headline of an NPR story aired today that followed up on Budweiser's name-this-foal Super Bowl contest. (more…)

EN Today: Nicola Wilson clinic report

February 6, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#ENComments Off on EN Today: Nicola Wilson clinic report

Reading clinic reports is the next best thing to auditing them in person, and you don't even have to change out of your pajamas! Check out this one, submitted by Maggie Deatrick. (more…)

Video du Jour: 'Baby, you're a mini-horse'

February 6, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#WATCH THISComments Off on Video du Jour: 'Baby, you're a mini-horse'

Maybe it's because I'm really short myself (5'1″ on a big-hair day), or because I have a soft spot in my heart for Katy Perry, but I found myself singing along to this Breyer Horse music video. (more…)

Wednesday Book Review: 'The Hearts of Horses'

February 6, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#READ THIS1 Comment

Horse Nation book critic Erin McCabe hearts The Hearts of Horses, a new historical fiction novel by Molly Gloss. (more…)

Only TWO DAYS of voting left for the 2013 Equestrian Social Media Awards!

February 6, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#VOTE!Comments Off on Only TWO DAYS of voting left for the 2013 Equestrian Social Media Awards!

We’re on the ballot for “Best Newcomer”–now all we have to do is win. Cast your vote here. (more…)

Flex’n Fork™ 'Oh Crap' Moment of the Day

February 6, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#OH CRAP4 Comments

Dogs have “Oh Crap” moments, too. Check out this video of a dog that dramatically overestimates its jumping skills. (more…)

The Idea of Order: Why a horse pasture isn't the best place for a snowman

February 6, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#IDEA OF ORDER12 Comments

Winter is clearly an endless source of inspiration for Horse Nation's illustrious illustrator, Morgane Schmidt. Enjoy! (more…)

7 Photos of Celebrity Teens Getting Their Horse Fix

February 6, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#LISTS12 Comments

Just because you're worth tens of millions of dollars, you're worshipped worldwide, and you're not even 21 yet doesn't mean you can't go hang out with some horses every now and again. (more…)

Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands

February 6, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#WEBComments Off on Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands

Want to take the Lamborghini of dressage saddles for a spin? The brand new Classic Siena Dressage Saddle from Amerigo is available in the U.S. for the next two months for test rides! (more…)

Foxhunting On The Beach: Pictures, please!

February 5, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#FOXHUNTINGComments Off on Foxhunting On The Beach: Pictures, please!

Last week, Amanda Ronan told us about Longacre Hunt's annual beach hunt (and we were all super-jealous.) This week she reports back… with pictures from the 2013 event. (more…)

EN Today: First show packing and preparation frenzy

February 5, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#ENComments Off on EN Today: First show packing and preparation frenzy

Kate Samuels is geared up and ready to attack her first event of the season. Go get 'em, lady! (more…)

News: Cookie Monster's 'golden biscuit' found hanging from horse

February 5, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#NEWSComments Off on News: Cookie Monster's 'golden biscuit' found hanging from horse

That's the headline from a story published today in The Telegraph involving a thieving Sesame Street character, a ransom note, and an equine statue. (more…)

Shake’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day

February 5, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#OH CRAPComments Off on Shake’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day

What happens when your horse goes for the long one at a 7'1″ puissance wall? Nothing good, I can promise you that much. (more…)

Citizens of Horse Nation: Meet Dennis Cuevas

February 5, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#COOL PEOPLEComments Off on Citizens of Horse Nation: Meet Dennis Cuevas

Q: What makes Horse Nation awesome? A: The equestrian enthusiasts who call it home. We’re sharing your stories in this new series by Jennifer Ferrell. (more…)

In My Boots: Phone a friend

February 5, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#IN MY BOOTSComments Off on In My Boots: Phone a friend

Sometimes a fresh set of eyes and a different perspective is exactly what you need to break through a training block. Our in-house cowgirl Kristen Kovatch explains. (more…)

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