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How Much Weight Can a Horse Comfortably Carry?

October 11, 2014Leslie WylieSponsored#KPPLeave a comment
Our friends at Kentucky Performance Products have the answer.

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‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Reader Showcase!

October 10, 2014Leslie WylieReader Submission#OH CRAPLeave a comment
When it comes to telling a 1,000+ pound animal what to do, things aren’t always going to go according to plan. When the crap hits the fan, though, it’s always more fun when there’s someone standing nearby with a camera! (more…)

#TBT: What Kind of Buck Does Your Horse Have?

October 10, 2014Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#GIFS, #LOLLeave a comment
You know, in some circles you get paid if you can hang on for eight seconds. (more…)

Revisiting a Horse-crazy Childhood Dream…

October 10, 2014Leslie WylieReader SubmissionYour TurnLeave a comment
….that maybe wasn’t so crazy after all. By Britany Robinson.

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Tribes’ Journeys to Rediscover Horse Relatives Documented in New Film, ‘We Are a Horse Nation’

October 10, 2014Lorraine JacksonLorraine Jackson#FILMLeave a comment
Peter Lengkeek of the Crow Creek Dakota Tribe can barely recall the story of his ancestors escaping annihilation on the backs of horses without breaking down. But theirs is not a sad story. It is triumphant.

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Friday Standing Ovation, Presented by Ovation Riding

October 10, 2014Leslie WylieSponsoredLeave a comment
This week’s honoree: Square Peg Foundation.

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How To Say Goodbye To a Unicorn

October 9, 2014Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan1 Comment
Every horse must cross the rainbow bridge eventually, but the end always seems to come too soon. This is the story of a sendoff that was nothing short of magical, from the blog of photographer Andrea Blair.

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So a Pony Walks Into a Police Station . . . No, Really.

October 9, 2014Lorraine JacksonLorraine JacksonPONIESLeave a comment
The most pony-like thing that a pony ever did.  (more…)

Best of Craigslist: ‘Mini Horse in a Minivan’ Edition

October 9, 2014Leslie WylieLeslie Wylie#CRAIGSLISTLeave a comment
Today’s lineup: an unorthodox horse trailer, a not-English saddle, a bombproof saddle, a 16.5-hand paint, a 6-hand thoroughbred, a gated horse, a classic Craigslist selfie, and more!

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Take a Tour of Bill Gates’ New $18 Million California Equestrian Facility

October 9, 2014Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#REAL ESTATELeave a comment
The Microsoft founder bought a 229-acre thoroughbred training center in Rancho Santa Fe, previously owned by Jenny Craig. (more…)

Like Sundance, But With Horses

October 9, 2014Leslie WylieLeslie Wylie#FILMLeave a comment
The world’s first equestrian film festival is galloping into NYC this November.

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5 Clydesdales Who Are Letting Their Feathered Freak Flags Fly

October 9, 2014Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#DRAFT HORSESLeave a comment
From dressage to eventing to barrel racing and beyond, these Clydesdales are just following the beat of a different drummer. (more…)

Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks

October 9, 2014Sally SpickardSponsored#FLEECEWORKSLeave a comment
What happens when a freedom act turns into, well, a true freedom act?

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Q&A with Equestrian/Indie Film Director Missy Palmer

October 8, 2014Leslie WylieLeslie Wylie, Uncategorized#FILMLeave a comment
We talk to first-time director Missy Palmer, whose just-released independent docu-comedy “D’artagnan Is the Champion” traces the roots of an Atlanta rescue horse from his early days in the inner city to his current life as a semi-successful show horse.

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SpectraVET Performance of the Week: Kelly Farmer & Mindful

October 8, 2014Leslie WylieSponsored#SPECTRAVETLeave a comment
Watch this pair turn and burn their way around the handy round of the 2014 WCHR Pro Finals. (more…)

Legendary Racehorse Cigar Passes Away at 24

October 8, 2014Lorraine JacksonLorraine JacksonracingLeave a comment
Cigar passed away last night due to complications following surgery for severe osteoarthritis, Kentucky Horse Park announced this morning.  (more…)

Riding Safe During Hunting Season

October 8, 2014Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#SAFETYLeave a comment
Hunting season is here–and we don’t mean the kind where you chase the fox. Here are some tips to keep you and your horse safe. (more…)

Wednesday Helmet Cam From World Equestrian Brands: Loose Horse on the Track!

October 8, 2014Leslie WylieSponsored#WORLD EQUESTRIAN BRANDSLeave a comment
You’re the outrider. What do you do? (more…)

Neglected Horses Become Besties

October 7, 2014Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#HORSE RESCUELeave a comment
Two North Texas rescues band together to survive, forming a lifelong friendship in the process. (more…)

Back on Track ‘Horse Therapy’: Ruthann & Oliver

October 7, 2014Leslie WylieSponsored#BACK ON TRACKLeave a comment
Ruthann Perry bought Oliver on impulse after watching a horse trader try to beat him over a jump — and she’s never looked back. (more…)

6 Reasons Your Horse Is Glad It’s Autumn

October 7, 2014Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#HORSE LIFELeave a comment
Actually, maybe we should call it “fall.” (See reason #5.) (more…)

What the Muck Is That? ‘Keratoma’

October 7, 2014Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#HORSEHEALTH, #whatthemuckLeave a comment
Each week we investigate one equestrian conundrum in “What the muck is that?” This week we take a look at keratomas by reader request.

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14 Faces Equestrians Make When We Think No One’s Watching

October 7, 2014Leslie WylieLeslie Wylie#GIFS, #HORSE LIFELeave a comment
It’s really not surprising that people think we’re insane.

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Tuesday Video From Dubarry: Confessions of a Pony Princess

October 7, 2014Leslie WylieSponsoredLeave a comment
“Toddlers & Tiaras” meets the A-circuit. (more…)

[Insert Your Favorite Color Here] Is the New Black: Your Guide to the Riding Jacket Revolution

October 6, 2014Leslie WylieLeslie Wylie#FASHIONLeave a comment
Ever since I spotted Finnish eventer Sanna Siltakorpi rocking a hot-pink coat at WEG, there’s been one thing on my brain: I. NEED. THAT. (more…)
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