Kristen Kovatch put Hamilton BioVet’s Equine BandaFLEX bandages to the cowgirl test, and was impressed with the results! (more…)
The Idea of Order: The Myth of Sisyphus — Equestrian Edition
Remember the story of the king who was condemned to roll a boulder up a hill only to watch it roll back down, over and over again for all eternity? Morgane Schmidt offers a horsey spin. (more…)
Wednesday Helmet Cam from World Equestrian Brands: Jumping 4’… on a Pony!
Today’s helmet cam takes us over a 1.25-meter vertical on a 14.1-hand thoroughbred mare. Grab mane! (more…)
Best of Craigslist: Marketing At Its Finest, Parenting At Its Worst
This Belgian is so gentle, even a 2-year-old child with no saddle, bridle or helmet can ride it! (more…)
A Horsey Poem: 10 Things I Hate About Horses
I’m about to wax poetic about the ups and downs of horse ownership. Prepare yourselves… (more…)
Back on Track ‘Horse Therapy’: Gypsy, the Dressage Mustang
Sierra Wick shares the story of a big-hearted mustang mare who found her calling in a sport traditionally dominated by warmbloods. (more…)
How to Dress Like a Winner in the Western Ring (Without Spending a Fortune)
A few recommendations for fixing the most-common fashion crimes while sticking to a budget. Tip #1: Put down the bedazzler. (more…)
What The Muck Is That? EHV-1
Each week we investigate one equestrian conundrum in “What the muck is that?” This week we take a look at Equine Herpes Virus. (more…)
Tuesday Video From Dubarry: A Heartwarming Father-Daughter Moment at WEG
What do you do when your dad becomes the new world show-jumping champion and the hero of a nation? Grab his neck and never, ever let go. (more…)
Farrier Memes, or What All Farriers Are Secretly Thinking
Ain’t nobody got a dry, ironic sense of humor like a farrier. We’ve just discovered your new favorite Facebook page. (more…)
Demystifying Combined Driving: The Last Day of WEG
Because eventing with one horse just isn’t crazy enough, let’s do it with four. (And a carriage.) The final day at WEG: cones. (more…)
Watch: A One Minute YouTube Video of How Not to Start a Colt
Quietly sneaking into the saddle is probably not the best methodology, mostly because EVENTUALLY, the horse will figure out you’re up there, and then this happens. (more…)
Weekly Instagram Round-up
The best of last week’s Instagram submissions, rounded up for your viewing pleasure. #horsenation
Daily Dose of Adorable: Equine Odd Couples
You can’t choose who you love and neither can these three horses.
USA Finishes Fourth in Total WEG Medal Count
Thanks mostly to our killer reining team. Great Britain claims top spot with the Netherlands in #2 and Germany in #3. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed From SmartPak: Go Mandy!
There was plenty of girl power on the 2014 WEG reining podium with the USA’s Mandy McCutcheon clinching Individual Bronze and Team Gold. (more…)
WEG Wrapup: It Ain’t Over Till Someone Showjumps in Their Underpants
…which did happen, so, naturally, now the games can end. (more…)
WEG Social Media Corral: Happy Trails to You
Today marked the final day of competition at the 2014 World Equestrian Games–and the final chapter in the two-week social media marathon! (more…)
Armchair Riding Critics Online Are Full of It, Suggests Study
Not exactly sure why we needed a study to confirm that, but there you go. (more…)
So You Wanna Be With a Horse Girl…
From the outside looking in, we horse girls might seem all prim and proper and lady-like — but suitors who buy into that stereotype are in for a big surprise. Lila Gendal explains. (more…)
Modern Centaurs: Watch This Totally Insane 1920s Cavalry Silent Film
Riding up and down stone stairs? Cantering through chest-deep water? Sliding down CLIFFS? No big deal for your average cavalry horse. (more…)
WEG Wrapup: Eyes to the Finish Line
One more day! Are you sad?
11 Equestrian Problems: Male Rider Edition
Men who start riding because of their significant other’s bad influence may have no idea what they’re getting into… (more…)
WEG Social Media Corral: Down to the Wire
The penultimate day of WEG competition included marathon driving, the last qualifying round of jumping and a pony in a sidecar. We’ll bring you the best of social media daily! (more…)
Starting the Young Horse Under Saddle: The Buck Stops Here
A horse’s first time under saddle needn’t be a stressful or dangerous occasion — and it won’t be if you lay the proper groundwork first, says Kristen Pierce. (more…)