World Snow Polo Championship to Air Saturday on NBC Sports
Snow polo is a happenin’ thing in Aspen, Colorado, and other frozen corners of the world — and now it’s coming to a TV screen near you.
Horse Haiku of the Day, by Kristen Kovatch
Horse life in 17 syllables. (more…)
Friday Standing Ovation, Presented by Ovation Riding: Russell Refuge
After a tragic kennel fire on Dec. 6 in which 13 dogs perished, a New York Jack Russell rescue needs our help.
9 Totally Random Moments From Our Virtual Office Christmas Party
What does it look like when a handful of Horse Nation and Eventing Nation writers get together (online) for a drink(s) and some Secret Santa gift swapping?
We set out to find the answer this week, which is best encapsulated by the following screenshots. Our favorite random moments in no particular order:
NickerDoodles: Deck the Halls With… Horse Stuff
Sometimes it’s best to just nod and smile. (more…)
HN Christmas Carols: ‘Horses Loose’
Join us in Horse Nation for a week of holiday caroling! Today’s tune: “Horses Loose” (to the tune of “Jingle Bells.”) (more…)
Christmas Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
And the Fleeceworks prize winners are…
Santa Baby: The Equestrian Version
Not quite sure how to break the news of your hefty Christmas list to Santa this year? We rewrote the lyrics to “Santa Baby” for your convenience. (more…)
Go Hug Your Horse
As Christmas approaches, Meagan Parker reminds us to cherish the good stuff while it lasts.
HN Christmas Carols: ‘Gray Show Horse’
I’m dreaming of a gray show horse… (more…)
Wednesday Helmet Cam, Presented by World Equestrian Brands: Saskatchewan Snow Ride
What is it about an expanse of sparkling, untouched white snow that makes you want to just go and mess it all up?
Last Day to Enter HN’s ‘Horse Therapy’ Contest
Win a therapeutic sheet from Back on Track!
Which Naughty Pony Is the Most Shameful?
Vote now to decide the winner of the Total Saddle Fit Shoulder Relief Girth!
HN Christmas Carols: Bed the Stalls
Join us in Horse Nation for more holiday caroling! Today’s tune: Bed the Stalls (sung to “Deck the Halls”). (more…)
Dubarry Tuesday Video: Budweiser Clydesdale Holiday Commercials
It’s not Christmas without the Clydesdales.
The 12 Gates of Christmas
Gates: can’t live with ’em, can’t live without ’em… (more…)
What’s On Your SmartPak Christmas Wishlist?
SmartPakkers are making their lists and checking them twice.
From the SmartPak YouTube channel:
You can still get your SmartPak orders in time for Christmas! Can’t decide? You can have a SmartPak gift card delivered straight to your horsey loved one’s inbox the same day (even on Christmas!)
Gift cards are available in any amount from $15 to $1,000, and you can include a personalized message.
Here’s what some SmartPak customers have to say about the cards:
“Always makes a great gift for your horsey friends! SmartPak has a great selection, with great prices, fast shipping, and fantastic customer service–I never order from anywhere else, and this is absolutely the first place that I would encourage my friends to shop!” –Persian (Cincinnati, OH)
“I recently purchased a SmartPak gift certificate for a long-time friend who is a hunter professional. For the ‘person who has everything,’ the best solution was a gift certificate so he could purchase those things he truly needed. Because of the excellent quality of all the SmartPak products I have purchased in the past, I knew a gift certificate was something he could use and enjoy.” –Ryan (Atlanta, GA)
“Every horseperson wants to see one of these in their in-box!” –RLB1025 (Florida)
Happy holidays, Horse Nation! Go SmartPak, and Go Riding!
HN Christmas Carols: George Morris Is Coming to Town
Ho, ho… oh no. (more…)
Weekly Instagram Round-up
This week: a photographic journey to remind you that you’re not alone in muddy blankets and pitchfork scratches. Bonus: a Pinterest-worthy equestrian wreath. (more…)
There Are No More Records for Charlotte and Valegro to Break…
So they broke their own twice last week. (more…)
Paralympian’s Service Dog Is the First Canine to Win an FEI Award
The FEI recognized Paralympian Sydney Collier and her dog Journey with the Against All Odds award. (more…)
3 Things You Absolutely Should Not Buy an Equestrian for Christmas
It has a horse on it, and I know you’re into horses, so… (more…)
This Welsh Cob Loves His Leaf Blower
Gallod Gethin is a 6-year-old Welsh Cob owned by Elizabeth Taylor. Of Gethin’s strange obsession with the leaf blower, Elizabeth explains, “Everyone at the barn thinks of him as a person or a puppy… He absolutely loves being blown in the face by a leaf blower, especially in the summer time! Anytime someone blows out the barn, they must take a moment to blow his face (haha).”
Thanks for sharing, Elizabeth! Go goofy ponies, and Go Riding.