..they would totally rival Carrie Bradshaw’s. Morgane Schmidt illustrates. (more…)
Wednesday Helmet Cam, Presented by World Equestrian Brands: Utah Adventure
Take a minute-and-a-half break from work to join reader Joshua LeVitre and his horse Jax on a exhilarating dash across the countryside. (more…)
New Prancercise Video Features Actual Horses, Mystery Dance Partner in Zebra Pants
Is this even real life?
Back on Track ‘Horse Therapy’: Girls and Horses
Joell Dunlap writes, “People ask me all the time what connects girls to horses. After 25 years of searching, I think I finally know the simple answer: trust.” (more…)
What The Muck Is That? Photosensitization
Each week we will investigate one equestrian conundrum in “What the muck is that?” This week: Photosensitization. (more…)
Watch This Ballsy Irish Kid and His Awesome Pony
Harry Allen produced a hair-raising jump-off round aboard Lough Gill to win the 138 cms (4’6″) Pony Championship at the Dublin Horse Show last week. This pony has springs for legs! (more…)
Ready for Another Pony Club Quiz?
Dust off those Pony Club manuals, because it’s Trivia Tuesday!
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Love vintage-inspired accessories? Picture yourself in the Dubarry Gatsby Women’s Felt Hat. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Monday Video from Tredstep Ireland — Chincoteague Pony Helmet Cam
Hop a ride on Anna White’s Chincoteague Pony, Southern Storm, at Fair Hill H.T. Intro by Sally Spickard. (more…)
Surf’s Up, MiniHorse Style!
This mini-horse owner is turning lemons into lemonade by “surf-driving” in a flooded pasture.
Your Turn: I Love You, But I Want a Divorce!
Not all human-equine relationships are matches made in heaven. And sometimes the hardest part is coming to terms with that fact. Lisa Sobering shares her story. (more…)
The Athletic Rider: Are You ‘Behind The Leg’ Toward Rider Fitness?
It’s important to be forward-thinking when it comes to your fitness journey, explains personal trainer Leah Hinnefeld. (more…)
Weekly Instagram Round-Up
The best of last week’s Instagram submissions, rounded up for your viewing pleasure. #horsenation
Look Ma, I Turned My ______ Into a Horse Trailer With Living Quarters
Is it genius or the most redneck thing you’ve ever seen in your life? You decide. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak: Under Armour for Equestrians
Reader Jill Fitzgerald sent us a link to an empowering new ballet-themed Under Armour ad along with an intriguing proposition. (more…)
Lost in Translation: Horse Classifieds Decoded
Seriously, what is going through people’s heads sometimes?
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The 5 Things Significant Others Need to Know Before Learning to Ride
Byron LaFleur, a new rider about to marry the certifiably horse crazy Carla Lake, has been spending this summer perfecting his posting trot and steering. But he’s learned a lot more than that… (more…)
10 Unexpected Perks of Horseback Riding
Sure, you may be able to muck 30 stalls before breakfast or jump a gymnastic line with your eyes closed…but what about some of the lesser-known perks of riding? (more…)
5 Ways to Keep Riding Through College
No money. No transportation. And no one around you can tell a forelock from a fetlock. Is this hell? No, just college. Five riders share their tips for getting their equine fix, even with a full college courseload. (more…)
Jane Savoie Learns a Thing or Two From a Fake Horse
The equine equivalent of a treadmill looks a little funny…but it can help with everything from equitation to endurance. (more…)
Weekend Welcome from Kentucky Performance Products: Preventing Sunburn in Horses
Kentucky Performance shares some tips on keeping your equine safe from the sun. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Evention TV on Selecting an OTTB Event Prospect
How do you know if an ex-racer will make the transition from starting gate to start box with ease? Sally Spickard hooks us up with Evention’s latest. (more…)
Researchers Discover Horses’ Ears Are a ‘Communication Tool’
Good job, science! Next stop: the cure for cancer. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: ‘Wanted: Herd of Mouse Killing Cats for a night’
Will somebody in southwest Minnesota please loan this poor person their barn cats for 24 hours? He/she sounds desperate. (more…)
5 Rules to Follow When Setting Riding Goals
Napoleon Hill wrote, “A goal is just a dream with a deadline.” Karlie Mitchell shares some guidelines for accomplishing whatever it is you set your mind to. (more…)