Just because it’s almost too cute to handle.
Unexpected Perks of Horseback Riding: Reader Edition!
Last weekend you all seemed to like the 10 Unexpected Perks of Horseback Riding–and you came up with some pretty brilliant perks of your own. (more…)
Surviving My First Tevis Cup
Not only did Parry Macdonald Kietzman survive this legendarily grueling 100-mile endurance ride, she finished with flying colors! Parry shares her story. (more…)
From EN to HN With Love: The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
People all around the world have been getting iced in the name of ALS awareness. Of course, HN had to get in on the action! (more…)
3 Equestrian Reality Shows on Youtube to Binge-Watch This Weekend
Why has no one decided to make a reality TV show about barn drama? Seriously! (more…)
Adventures Riding Aside in 2014
A step back in time reveals the thrill of riding aside–as well as a very sore tush the day after!
Weekend Welcome from Kentucky Performance Products: A Horse Is Complicated
If you’ve ever wished for an equine psychologist, you’ll enjoy the latest EJ’s World illustration! (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher: ‘My Horse’s Personal Water Fountain’
Or he enjoys having his tongue tickled. Either way it’s pretty cute! (more…)
A Mustang Named Folly
When HN reader Chelsea Gammon adopted a dappled palomino mustang a month ago, she knew she’d found her dream horse. What she didn’t realize was how many people — nearly 10,000 and counting! — would want to follow along on their journey. (more…)
Product Review: Fleeceworks Therawool Dressage Square Pad & Wool Ecofelt Inserts
Colleen Peachey finds a lot to love about this versatile pad from our sponsor Fleeceworks. (more…)
Evention TV: If You Feel It, Pull It!
In a pinch, do you know how to pull a horse’s shoe? Take a tip from this banjo-playing, hipster-looking, British-accented farrier. (Who is this guy? I love him!) (more…)
Friday Flicks: ‘Winter’s Tale’
This week we check out a grandiose fairy tale complete with Russell Crowe, Colin Farrell, Will Smith, a whole lot of lens flares and a magical Andalusian. (more…)
Two-and-a-half Minutes with Carl Hester
The Team GB rider discusses the challenges and rewards of training so-called “difficult” horses, his unorthodox approach to horse-keeping (his horses live out in a field!) and his WEG ride Nip Tuck. (more…)
Friday Standing Ovation, Presented by Ovation Riding
Each week we honor an individual or organization that is doing good work in the horse world. Today we salute Ride Above Disability Therapeutic Riding Center. (more…)
NickerDoodles: You’re Right, I’m Wrong, I’m Sorry
Illustrator Melanie Eberhardt explains, “This one is about building trust between yourself and your horse and sometimes having to admit you were wrong.” (more…)
The FEI & FDA Drug Drama of Equine Cushing’s Disease
Thousands of horses of all breeds, ages, genders, and disciplines are diagnosed with this complicated disease each year, and FEI and the FDA aren’t making the diagnosis any easier (or cheaper) to swallow. (more…)
Video: Equestrianism
What does it mean to you? There are as many answers to that question as there are horse people. This video does a great job of expressing the depth and diversity of the equestrian experience. (more…)
Your Turn: Afraid of a Horsey Dream
You’ve wanted a horse all your life and now, finally, you’re in a position to buy one. So why the cold feet? Lindsay Rausch shares her story. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: ‘SAFE SAFE SAFE BROKE PONY FOR ANYONE!!’
Alternate headline: Poor poor poor pony. (more…)
The Only Flower Tough Enough: Pat Smythe
Pat Smythe was touring internationally with the British jumping team by 1948, but it would be almost a decade before she was allowed to compete in the Olympics. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks: 3 Extremely Self-motivated Western Horses
These horses know what their job is and they’re going to get it done with or without a rider on board! (more…)
Eventing Nation: 10 Photos From the 1984 Olympics That Will Blow Back Your Feathered Mullet
The 1984 L.A. Olympics was a golden era for the U.S. Eventing Team on several levels. (more…)
SpectraVET Performance of the Week: Dublin Horse Show Puissance Hits & Misses
Some horses made it look like a piece of cake while others wanted no part of it… either way, it was an exciting class! (more…)
What Would (Nice) George Morris Say?
Nine brave readers sent us their very worst photos and braced for their eq to be ripped to shreds “Bad Jumping Clinic” style. But what if they caught Uncle George in a good mood? (more…)
‘We Don’t Have Tack For That,’ Presented by ThinLine: Etsy Dressage Top Hats
Enter at A. Halt. Salute. Give the judge a heart attack. (more…)