Personal trainer Leah Hinnefeld demonstrates a practical approach to counting calories. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
The 2014 Tevis Cup is officially in the books, and Heather Reynolds has taken home the crown. (more…)
The Idea of Order: The Trouble with Grooming
It’s a give-and-take situation, literally. Morgane Schmidt illustrates. (more…)
SpectraVET Performance of the Week: Totilas’ 2010 WEG Freestyle
We’ve all been looking forward to watching 2010 WEG dressage champion Totilas defend his title in Normandy. Alas, it’s not to be. (more…)
A Real Life Horse Whisperer?
We’ve all had our conversations with our animals, but how many of you have tried to actually talk with your horse? This guy has! (more…)
5 Free Horses In Need of Forever Homes
We often laugh at “Bad Ads” here on Horse Nation, but I think it’s time to feature a few really good ones too. Here are five horses searching for their forever home and, oh yeah, they’re free! (more…)
The Problem with Hobby Breeders
Breeding “for the heck of it” may result in a cute, cuddly foal — but where will that foal be in two, five or 10 years down the road? Karlie Mitchell raises some interesting questions. (more…)
How to Herd Cattle From Horseback in 7 Easy Steps
Seriously, guys, you all need to try this some time in your life.
How I Spent My Caribbean Vacation
The crazy horse-girl part doesn’t stop just because I happened to be at the beach. (more…)
Wednesday Helmet Cam, Presented by World Equestrian Brands: 6’8″ Puissance Wall
What’s it like to jump a massive wall before a roaring crowd? Check out this helmet cam from the 2012 WEF $35,000 Hermès Puissance. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Win a One-Year Subscription to FEI TV Just in Time for WEG
Want to win an FEI TV Code? Jenni Autry tells us how. (more…)
Back on Track ‘Horse Therapy’: Finally, a Forever Home
Seeing an equine partner through their twilight years is a special experience I’ve always craved, but life and hard life choices have always gotten in the way. At last I’m claiming my chance. (more…)
8 Reasons Showing Drafts Is Not Like Showing Horses
I mean, technically they’re horses. That’s about where the similarities end. (more…)
HN Random Time Waster of the Day: Imoji
Recently I introduced you to centaur selfies and this week I’m unveiling an App guaranteed to waste even more time. It’s called Imoji and it is awesome. (more…)
‘We Don’t Have Tack for That,’ Presented by ThinLine: Modcloth Edition
Dare you to show up at the barn with these Modcloth “Spur of the Moment” booties! (Bonus points for the name, Modcloth.) (more…)
What the Muck Is That? ‘Eyeliner’ Tattoos for Horses
Tattoos are now being used by veterinarians to protect horse’s eyes from damaging UV rays. Let’s check out all the details in this week’s “What the muck is that?”
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Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Pugs in sweaters + Dubarry boots = I can’t even.
Disturbing New FEI ‘Horsify Me’ App Will Give You Nightmares
Have you ever wondered what you would look like as a horse? Of course you haven’t, BECAUSE IT’S TERRIFYING. (more…)
What Can $1.2 Mil Buy?
This week our equestrian fantasy lifestyle editor Horsenista compares North American real estate available for a cool $1.2 million. (more…)
Remembering Film’s Forgotten Equine Stars
Martha Crawford Cantarini, a Hall of Fame stunt double from Hollywood’s golden era of real-action movies, explains that some of the most deserving actors of the era went unrewarded. (more…)
The Athletic Rider: Rider Fitness Tip — The Incline Pushup
Personal trainer Leah Hinnefeld demonstrates (using a hay bale, naturally!) the incline pushup, a super exercise for core stability and strength. (more…)
Video: ‘Horses, Peacefully Farting and Snoring’
If you get to feeling stressed, take a deep breath and try to channel the ridiculously relaxed energy of these blissed-out equines. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak: #IceBucketChallenge
SmartPak never hesitates to get behind a good cause. In the case of ALS awareness, support involved SmartPak employees and several buckets of ice water! (more…)
Barnhacker: How to Make and Hang a DIY Drying Bar
You can’t have too many drying bars around the barn. Lindsay Rausch recently installed one in her house and shows us how it can be done, quickly, easily and cheaply. (more…)
Girl Power: How One Female Farrier Beat the Odds
Though many riders are women, only 10% of farriers are female. Patty Lynch, who was named Maryland’s #1 barefoot farrier, has learned to let her work speak for itself.
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