Featuring an 18-hour-old frolicking foal, an 8-year-old future superstar and a magical moment with a miniature donkey. (more…)
Horse Addiction Screening Quiz
The Office of Health Care Programs at Johns Hopkins University Hospital developed this screening quiz for alcoholics. We replaced the word “drinking” with “riding.” Find out if you have a problem with horses. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Can you imagine jumping a 6-foot triple bar, bareback, without a bridle? Check out this video. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Equestrian ‘Happy’ Music Video
This video makes me feel, well, happy. Great find, Kate Samuels!
EHV-1: The Information You Need, and Where to Find It
With a new EHV-1 outbreak being reported in the Upper Midwest, Lindsey Kahn reminds us that when it comes to preventing the spread of disease, knowledge is power. (more…)
SpectraVET Perfomance of the Week: Chester Weber
Weber earned his 11th USEF National Four-in-Hand Championship over the weekend at the 2014 Live Oak International CDE. (more…)
Bad Eventer: Filling in the Holes
When Bad Eventer last checked in, she’d just discovered a hole crater canyon in her green horse’s training. This week she gets down to the business of filling it in. (more…)
The Idea of Order: What You See Vs. What Your Horse Sees – Dressage Show Edition
Morgane Schmidt illustrates a few key differences of perception. (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
Meet World Equestrian Brands’ latest Tack Matters Award winner Olivia Lagoy-Weltz. (more…)
Horsenista: Home Decor
Whether you lay your head in a $175 million ranch, $73 million castle or somewhere a little more within an actual equestrian’s budget…let’s decorate!
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Eventing Nation: Jumping Blindfolded Into the Head of the Lake
This is exactly what you DON’T want to happen when you’re jumping down a 6’6″ drop. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: ‘trade for horse or tack or…’
Yep, that’s the headline of a real ad from a real person who really wants to trade his parrots for a horse, or whatever. PLUS! “Mayors,” a “hot little fireball,” an epic halter fail and more! (more…)
Subtle Abuse: When Aids Become Weapons
“When your horse doesn’t understand, yelling the same thing louder isn’t the solution,” writes blogger Anna Blake. (more…)
Top 20 Tweets of the Week
The best of the equestrian Twittersphere, hand-picked by Horse Nation. Who made this week’s list?
‘There’s A Moose Stuck in Your Fence’
Two guys walk into a backyard and… restore your faith in humanity.
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Perfect for a hunt breakfast or a cool morning stroll through the woods, get the classic country look with this perfect outfit. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Laura Szeremi a.k.a. Bad Eventer for her winning contribution, “Reins, Brains and Runaway Trains.” With 1,777 views, it was the most popular guest submission of last week.
Best of Craigslist: ‘Super Talented Hunter/Jumper Prospect! – $4000 (LaLaLand)’
This might be the best pony-for-sale ad EVER. (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 “The Classical Cowboy” Patrick King. (more…)
(in)Famous Pony Behaviors
Ponies possess some “unique” behaviors. Lindsey Kahn illustrates a few of their most peculiar idiosyncrasies.
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
Is your horse a candidate for SmartEnergy Pellets? Take our quiz to find out! (more…)
Horse Boot Camp (or, the Muggle’s Guide to the Magic of Mucking)
New to dating the certifiably horse crazy? Veteran Byron LaFleur has got your back.
Horse Sales Ads…Decoded
Finding the perfect horse isn’t easy–especially since there are many, many hidden meanings to the wording of advertisements. Don’t worry, we’re here to help.