As revealed in a just-released music video by the British band Hugh. We break it down. (more…)
Friday Flicks: ‘Miracle of the White Stallions’
Based on the autobiographical novel “The Dancing White Horses of Vienna” by Alois Podhajsky, the film tells the true story of the Lipizzaner stallions of the Spanish Riding School during WWII. (more…)
Friday Standing Ovation from Ovation Riding
Each week we honor an organization that is doing good work in the horse world. Today we speak with Kristin Loewenthal of Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center. (more…)
Return of the King’s Return to Grace
A recent L.A. Times article told a tale of a racehorse fallen on hard times after his connections suffered unbelievable tragedy. Fortunately for the horse, a helping hand stepped in just in time. (more…)
Celebrate National Day of the Cowboy: Saturday, July 23
The annual National Day of the Cowboy celebration is set for this Saturday, July 23rd. Learn more about this new initiative to preserve cowboy culture. (more…)
The Problem With Ponies
Ponies — gotta love ‘em! Or you’d probably kill ‘em. Here is a list of pony problems that cannot be denied…
Random Horse Commercial of the Day: Sony Gaming
In which a jockey is humping the shoulders of everybody in sight, all of whom are wearing creepy giant fake teeth, as part of an ad campaign to sell ancient-looking cell phones. (more…)
Confessions of a Summer Camp Instructor, Part I: Summer Camp vs. The Real World
Teaching riding at a summer camp is an entirely different ballgame than teaching at a riding school. Camp instructor Chelsea Alexander explains. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Last week, we were getting ready for the FEI NAJYRC in Lexington, Ky. This week, we’re rewinding the weekend’s competition with some great video from RNS Video. (more…)
10 True Equestrian Confessions
Horses are an all-consuming force of nature that alter every aspect of our lives, but maybe it’s time to fess up. Here are 10 of my true equestrian confessions. (more…)
SpectraVET Performance of the Week: Catherine Chamberlain’s ‘Harry Potter’ NAJYRC Freestyle
The 19-year-old followed up on her Individual Gold in the Young Rider division with a second Gold in the Freestyle. (more…)
‘We Don’t Have Tack For That,’ Presented by ThinLine
A trendy New York design co. called Horse+Nail is making handbags out of bits and selling them for nearly a grand apiece. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Just What I Always Wanted
We’ve all received well-meaning but completely ridiculous horse-themed gifts from the non-horsey people in our lives — the subject of Morgane Schmidt’s latest illustration. (more…)
Horsenista: Fantasy Living Room
My fellow horse people, I have an addiction. My addiction is horses and all horse-related paraphernalia. Check out my wishlist for an eventing inspired living room. (more…)
World Equestrian Brands Wednesday Helmet Cam: 2012 Rolex With Doug Payne
Ever wonder what it’s like to gallop around a four-star eventing track? Doug’s narrated helmet cam gives us a guided tour of the 2012 Rolex Kentucky. (more…)
Random Horse Commercial of the Day: Mountain Dew
Check out this new freestyle show jumping themed commercial for “the only diet with dew in it.” Note to self: Drink more Mountain Dew at horse shows. (more…)
SUV As Obstacle? More French Steeplechasing Chaos
Two weeks ago we shared the video from a steeplechase-gone-wild that gave a whole new meaning to “going off course.” Today’s video is even worse. (more…)
7 Epic GoPro Horse Adventures, From Broncs to Trotters
Since most of us won’t have the pleasure of racing through Monument Valley on horseback or riding in a cowgirl drill team, come along for some vicarious thrills! (more…)
The Top 5 Things I Think About When Jumping
What’s going through your mind as you approach a jump? Lila Gendal shares her own mental checklist. (more…)
Back on Track ‘Horse Therapy’: Jessica & Rascal
Jessica Sutcliffe had lost her confidence in the saddle completely and was on the verge of giving up when she met Rascal, who brought her passion for riding back to life. (more…)
Trivia Tuesday! 4-H Horse Bowl Edition
It’s Trivia Tuesday and this week we will be answering 4-H Horse Bowl questions. Good luck! (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed From Dubarry
Dubarry Boots look great in and out of the barn. Check out these fresh, summery, Festival-inspired looks. (more…)
7 Horses Who Are Winning At Summer
These horses have figured out the secrets to cooling off in summer’s hottest days. (more…)
Dalahäst: The Little Wooden Horse of Sweden
You may have seen images of the little red tailless horse on signs, clothing, or in IKEA. What’s the origin of this equestrian symbol of Sweden? (more…)
Horse Wins Race, Joy Ensues
Horse racing, by its very nature, creates some of the highest of the highs and lowest of the lows when cheering on your favorite horse. And when some people win big, their joy knows no bounds. (more…)