So you know you want horses to be part of your college life? Good for you! Now what? Alfred University trainer Kristen Kovatch shares some tips. (more…)
Hunt Report: Postcard from the Polar Vortex
Even a windchill of 10 degrees couldn’t keep a few hardy (or foolhardy?) foxhunters from Tennessee Valley Hunt from their sport last weekend. Photos/story by Gretchen Pelham. (more…)
Video: What Cow Now?
Besides obvious differences like color and spots, all cows kind of look the same. So how do cowboys know which one to cut out of the herd? Turns out, they have a secret language—and it’s hilarious. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: ‘3 horse trailer (PRICE REDUCED) – $1800’
If you’ve ever wanted to have your very own Barbie dream trailer, now’s your chance. (more…)
‘We Don’t Have Tack For That,’ Presented by ThinLine
Tiny-saddles-on-tiny animals edition, part II!!! (Sorry, ThinLine pads not available in size “tiny” at this time.) (more…)
Sochi Or Bust
Ralph Lauren unveiled the heavy gauge smoking jacket sweater Team USA will wear in the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Dubarrys can be worn year round, but the winter is when they really shine. Warm and waterproof, you can wear them anywhere in full confidence that your feet will stay toasty and dry. (more…)
Eventing Nation: A Tribute to Equestrian Significant Others
Sally Spickard gives a shout-out to all of those long suffering equestrian significant others. (more…)
You’re Going to Use That Thoroughbred for What?
Each week a different expert ranks three OTTBs in terms of their suitability for a specific discipline. This week features 2012 RRTP Makeover trainer Billie Rae Croll. (more…)
NickerDoodles: The Heat Bill Blues
High utility bills bringing you down? Cheer up with Melanie Eberhardt’s latest comic. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Carrot Top for her winning contribution, “How Compatible Are You and Your Equine Partner?” With 2,431 views, it was the most popular guest submission of last week. (more…)
The Best (and Worst) of Horse Tattoos
Your love of horses is forever–and so is body ink. So doesn’t a horse tattoo make sense? Gen Griffin showcases some good ones… and some cautionary tales. (more…)
It’s Hard Out There For a Rider
Life is suffering, and there’s only one way to handle it: Share your pain on Twitter. Here are some real rider tweets made into memes. #firstworldproblems (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
Did you know that sharing the word about SmartPak with friends can earn you sweet rewards? (more…)
Weekend Wrapup from Kentucky Performance Products
Did you know that bitter cold temps (go home already, arctic blasts!) can affect the effectiveness of some supplements? KPP offers some winter supplement storage tips. (more…)
6 Tips for Selling a Saddle Online
Got a saddle you can’t use? Here are some helpful tips to get it out of your hands. (more…)
7 Reasons to Be Glad You’re Not in Aiken or Ocala
Bummed out by the cold, but can’t afford to fly south? Just think of all the great parts of winter your snowbird friends are missing! (more…)
How to Buy a Saddle Online
Finding a saddle that fits well is hard even when you can see it in person. When you can’t, there’s a lot of extra legwork you need to do. (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher: Horse snow angel
Remember the magic of playing in the snow when you were a little kid? That’s how this horse feels. (more…)
Richard Spooner Wants Your Money. $500,000 to be Exact.
American show jumper Richard Spooner wants you to give him $500,000 to buy a horse. And the crazy part is that’s probably not even enough. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Thoroughbreds, Canada Emerge as Big Winners in 2013 EN Awards
And the Golden Chinchillas go to… (more…)
16 Signs Your Pony May Be Seeing Someone Else
Kat O’Riley (a.k.a. “Ponybutler”) suspects her beloved pony Velvet may canoodling with a younger mistress. Have your own equine infidelity suspicions? Kat outlines a list of red flags. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: ‘Bay Guilding 10 yrs old – $800’
Not one but three different readers sent us links to this ad out of Columbus, Ga., which should win awards for “least likely to win a spelling bee” and “most creative application of a blanket.” (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Holy Cow
Not only did Mozaun McKibben and Autumn Play survive a scary horse-on-cow wreck at the Fort Worth Stock Show last weekend, McKibben didn’t even lose his cowboy hat! (more…)
Friday Flicks: ‘Running Wild’ (2013)
HN film critic Amanda Ronan checks out a documentary about the inspirational life of wild horse hero and old-style cowboy Dayton O. Hyde. (more…)