The horse bug often strikes young, which is why Ovation stocks a full line of children’s riding gear. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Boyd Martin on ‘Riding the Horse Underneath You’
Kartharine Knauz shares this report from a clinic with one of America’s top event riders. (more…)
The Event Horse’s Instructional Video: How to Whip Your Rider into Shape!
“Tired of being embarrassed at shows by your unfit rider?” So begins this fitness-themed music video by Helen Brew’s horse, Pangare. (more…)
Hello, Random Snowstorm Horse-mask Guy
Hate to tell you this, nice weather lady, but you’ve been videobombed. (more…)
11 Show Season Excuses for Why You Didn’t Win
How many times have you muttered the phrase, “We would have won except… [insert excuse here].” Gen Griffin lists off a few coulda-woulda-shoulda classics. (more…)
Your Turn: Why I Love OTTBs
Karlie Mitchell is the proud owner of two off-track thoroughbreds. She explains how, even if they failed at the track, they still won her heart. (more…)
Fit to Ride: The equestrian humblebrag
HN hardbody Biz Stamm introduces us to the term “humblebrag” and explains how to spot it in the horse world. (more…)
File Under: Bad Ideas
It’s said that a good story makes you think. If that’s the case, this video is a work of genius. From the carefree pants toss to the naked belly flop into the baler to the… (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Almost Super Bowl time! Which means it’s almost time for a new Budweiser Clydesdale commercial. Have you seen the one with the little donkey? Sooo cute. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Michael Matz Talks Show Jumping, Barbaro and Second Careers for Racehorses
Sally Spickard interviews the Olympic show jumper turned racehorse trainer. (more…)
SpectraVET Performance of the Week: USEF 2013 National Horse of the Year, Brunello
A perfect hunter round, like this one from the 2013 USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship, is poetry in motion. (more…)
‘We Don’t Have Tack For That,’ Presented by ThinLine
Tiny-saddles-on-tiny animals edition!!! (Sorry, ThinLine pads not available in size “tiny” at this time.) (more…)
Show Me The Money
If you’re a dedicated equestrian on a budget, you could qualify for a range of grants, scholarships and financial awards to help further your riding education. Lila Gendal gets you started. (more…)
Daily Dose of Adorable: When Tiny Ponies Dream, What Do They Dream About?
Baby carrots? Apple slices? Little handfuls of grain? I guess we’ll never know. But it sure is cute to watch. (more…)
5 Ways No Horse Wants to Be Remembered
Portraits, love songs, video montages—there are many ways to commemorate a special horse in your life. These are not among them. (more…)
Horse of the Year: Wise Dan!
At the Eclipse Awards (think the Oscars of horse racing) last weekend, Wise Dan was once more crowned “King” of American racing when he became one of a very small number of horses to be named HOTY two years in a row. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Lorraine Jackson for her winning contribution, “Horse Husband FAQs: Is Your Horse Colorblind?” With 2,053 views, it was the most popular guest submission of last week. (more…)
7 (Very Short) Lessons with Eric Lamaze
Ever dream of having a riding lesson with Olympic Gold Medalist Eric Lamaze? Here’s your chance. (Your very brief, micro-lesson mini-chance. It’s almost as good as the real thing, right?) (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
WEB just awarded its annual Tack Matters Award at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival. Meet the winners, Kevin Kohmann and his horse Sir Savoy. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: ‘horse bridal – $20’
PLUS! A three-legged horse that is “guaranteed not to kick,” a hunter in a western saddle, and a trainer who promises she’ll feed your horse every day. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Life’s a Ditch
Gretchen Pelham shared with us this amazing photo sequence of a coffin-gone-wrong at the 2010 World Equestrian Games. (more…)
The Future of Equestrian Coverage Rests in Your Hands
I like horse sport. You like horse sport. Wouldn’t it be great if we could watch horse sports on TV? Let’s make that happen, Horse Nation. (more…)
Daily Dose of Adorable: Intro to Jumping
This 5-year-old rider is learning to jump… bareback! Do you think that’s a good way to teach balance? (more…)
Your Turn: Shared Grief
Within a week, American eventing lost two of its most promising equine athletes, Lionheart and Santa’s Keeper. Jennifer Ferrell contemplates why, despite the fact that she knew neither horse personally, it made her feel so sad. (more…)
Video: Like Barrel Racing, but with Horses Instead of Barrels
It will make more sense after you watch it. What will that Guy McLean think of next? (more…)