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6 Ways to Prevent Tack Theft

October 25, 2014Carla LakeCarla LakeLeave a comment
Keep your tack safe with high- and low-tech options.

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Exploring the Connection Between Women & Horses

October 24, 2014Leslie WylieLeslie Wylie#HORSE LIFE1 Comment
Elyssa Doner, co-facilitator of Tegavah women’s retreat in Skull Valley, AZ, shares some insights.

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wikiHow: How to Get Free Information About Horses

October 24, 2014Leslie WylieLeslie Wylie#RANDOM22 Comments
This is seriously the dumbest thing I’ve ever read.

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7 Problems Only Short Riders Will Understand

October 24, 2014Leslie WylieLeslie WylieLeave a comment
Being vertically challenged is hard enough, but for those of us who have chosen a sport predicated on telling 1,000+ pound animals what to do? The struggle is real. (more…)

Friday Standing Ovation, Presented by Ovation Riding

October 24, 2014Leslie WylieSponsored#OVATION RIDINGLeave a comment
Earlier this month we previewed Oxford Feed & Lumber’s Pink 50 Poker Prance, a benefit for breast cancer awareness and research held Oct. 12 at Fair Hill in Elkton, Maryland. Today we’re following up on how it went!

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The Idea of Horse: DIY Horse Halloween Costumes

October 23, 2014Leslie WylieMorgane SchmidtThe Idea of OrderLeave a comment
Horses have a scary sense of humor.

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Celebrity Equestrian: Joe Perry of Aerosmith

October 23, 2014Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#CELEBRITYLeave a comment
Joe Perry may be the star guitarist in a little known band called Aerosmith, but he’s also an equestrian. (more…)

6 Photos Proving Unicorns Exist

October 23, 2014Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan1 Comment
If you’re still on the lookout for an easy Halloween costume, take a cue from this photographer. (more…)

5 Things You May Not Know About Shoeing a Draft

October 23, 2014Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#DRAFT HORSESLeave a comment
Shoeing a draft horse isn’t like just shoeing a really big horse. Here are five ways the process can be totally different. (more…)

Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks: Century Club

October 23, 2014Sally SpickardSponsored#FLEECEWORKSLeave a comment
The Dressage Foundation’s Century Club is one of the most iconic clubs to be a member of. In order to be granted membership, a horse and rider pair’s age must cumulatively equal 100 years or older when they compete in a competition.

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Take Pride in Your Show Ring Fail With These Badges of Dishonor

October 22, 2014Leslie WylieLeslie Wylie#RANDOMLeave a comment
Because we can’t all be winners. (more…)

#TBT: 7 Problems Only Tall Riders Will Understand

October 22, 2014Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#EQUESTRIANPROBLEMS1 Comment
“You must play basketball!” No, I’m just a lowly horseback rider, thanks. (more…)

‘Equine Night Check’ Monitors Your Horse for Distress

October 22, 2014Leslie WylieSponsored#HAMILTON BIOVETLeave a comment
Imagine how much sounder you would sleep knowing that if your beloved horse was colicking, cast or injured, you’d be alerted by phone? The technology is here, and it’s called Equine Night Check. (more…)

Wednesday Helmet Cam, Presented by World Equestrian Brands: Steeplechasing Around the World

October 22, 2014Leslie WylieSponsoredLeave a comment
From North Carolina and Maryland to France, you’ll want to grab mane while watching these action-packed jump jockey’s POV videos! (more…)

Best of Craigslist: ‘Fixer Upper’ Edition

October 21, 2014Leslie WylieLeslie Wylie#BEST OF CRAIGSLISTLeave a comment
Today’s edition features: a fixer-upper horse trailer, some equestrian Jerry Springer action, a couple will-trade-horse-for-gun offers, a totally random assortment of sales photos, western jumping  and more!

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HorseNerd: Horses in Archaeology

October 21, 2014Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#HORSENERDLeave a comment
Relative to other animals, horses weren’t domesticated all that long ago.

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Bode Miller, America’s Next Racehorse Trainer

October 21, 2014Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#CELEBRITY, racingLeave a comment
Most folks take up a quiet hobby when they retire — like, you know, horse racing, for this Olympic gold-medalist skier. (more…)

NickerDoodles: Judge Not Throwing Stones at Your Stinky Poop

October 21, 2014Leslie WylieMelanie EberhardtLeave a comment
Hey, nobody’s perfect.

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Burricorn Horns, Pricklehawks & Unitails: 14 Reader-owned Horses With Burdock Hair-dos

October 21, 2014Leslie WylieReader SubmissionLeave a comment
If nothing else, burr season is proof that Mother Nature has a sense of humor. (more…)

Back on Track ‘Horse Therapy’: Louise & Muddy Buddy

October 21, 2014Leslie WylieSponsored#BACK ON TRACKLeave a comment
Louise Perron of Quebec shares the story of her “miracle horse” Buddy, a rescue whose transformation from skin-and-bones scaredy-cat to show horse is nothing short of remarkable. (more…)

Tuesday Video From Dubarry: Police Pull Over Escaped NYC Carriage Horse

October 21, 2014Leslie WylieSponsored#DUBARRYLeave a comment
‘Sir, Do You Know How Fast You Were Trotting?”

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5 Politically Incorrect Things To Say About Other People’s Horses

October 20, 2014Lila GendalLila Gendal#HORSE LIFELeave a comment
If you can’t say something nice, here’s a tip…

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Watch These Horses Completely Outsmart Apple Trees

October 20, 2014Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#WATCH THISLeave a comment
Legitimately I thought this kind of thing only happened in TV commercials and animated films.

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Watch This Shadow-Jumping Filly Leap to Victory

October 20, 2014Heather BensonHeather BensonLeave a comment
Some off-track thoroughbreds start training for their second career after racing while STILL racing… like this 3-year-old filly. (more…)

Weekly Instagram Round-Up

October 20, 2014Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#INSTAGRAMLeave a comment
The best of last week’s Instagram submissions, rounded up for your viewing pleasure. #horsenation (more…)
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