Horses in History: CRAZY Horse News from Yesteryear
Rescues and Runaways, Bees and Barrels, and quite the to-do over horses wearing hats. No. Really. (more…)
Back on Track ‘Horse Therapy’: Ashley & Cors
“Life is a gamble, but don’t be afraid to bet on the chestnut mares.” (more…)
Dubarry Tuesday Video: Battle of the Burrs
It’s a war zone out there — here’s how to win.
More Proof That Reining Fans Have the Most Fun
Don’t try this at a dressage show. (more…)
An OTTB Enthusiast’s First Trip to the Bluegrass State
Catherine Ford loved racing and owned two OTTBs but had somehow never been to Kentucky. She finally went with her husband Chris this summer and chronicled their adventures on her Horses of Seven Hearts blog, republished here with permission.
Two Breeds That Don’t Look Like the Original
Put the American Shetland and the American Belgian side-by-side with their European namesakes and you won’t even guess they’re technically the same breed. (more…)
Weekly Instagram Round-Up
The best of last week’s Instagram submissions, rounded up for your viewing pleasure. #horsenation (more…)
Everything I Need To Know About Horses I Learned From the Movies
Who needs a trainer, actual riding skills or a suitable horse? Katie Passerotti explains that all you really need is determination and heart.
What Does Horsepower Actually Mean?
1 horsepower=1.5 ponypower. The more you know. (more…)
12 Fabulously Full Tails
I hate to see you go, but I love to watch you leave. (more…)
Ever Wondered How International Show Horses Travel in Style?
Unsurprisingly, they travel MUCH better than most horse owners do in Coach. (more…)
No Stirrups? No Problem for This Winning Jockey
George Morris would approve. (more…)
If Your Trainer Solved All Your Problems
Funny how “leg” is the answer to everything… (more…)
‘My Horse Is Adorbs’ Reader Video Showcase!
We always love it when readers share photos and videos of their horses with us, but these submissions get bonus points for being cute.
Best of Craigslist: ‘Battle of the Sales Photos’ Edition
Sometimes these things just make you stop and wonder: Couldn’t they come up with a better sales photo than THAT?
How Much Weight Can a Horse Comfortably Carry?
Our friends at Kentucky Performance Products have the answer.
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Reader Showcase!
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?
You know, in some circles you get paid if you can hang on for eight seconds. (more…)
Revisiting a Horse-crazy Childhood Dream…
….that maybe wasn’t so crazy after all. By Britany Robinson.
Tribes’ Journeys to Rediscover Horse Relatives Documented in New Film, ‘We Are a Horse Nation’
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.
Friday Standing Ovation, Presented by Ovation Riding
This week’s honoree: Square Peg Foundation.
How To Say Goodbye To a Unicorn
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.
