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Best of Craigslist: ‘Red Roan Quarter Horse Gelding – $2500’

July 21, 2014Leslie WylieUncategorized#CRAIGSLIST1 Comment

I’ve seen some pretty ridiculous horse-for-sale photos on Craigslist but this one takes the cake. (more…)

20 Amazing Horse Tattoos

July 21, 2014Amanda Uechi RonanUncategorized#LISTS22 Comments

These equestrians are wearing their horsey hearts on their sleeves, er, arms and various other body parts.

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Weekly Instagram Round-up

July 21, 2014Kristen KovatchUncategorized#INSTAGRAMLeave a comment

The best of last week’s Instagram submissions, rounded up for your viewing pleasure. #horsenation

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Welcome to Horse Nation, Hamilton BioVet!

July 21, 2014Leslie WylieUncategorized#HAMILTON BIOVETLeave a comment

We are very excited to announce our newest member of the Horse Nation sponsor dream team, Hamilton BioVet. (more…)

Monday Morning Feed From SmartPak

July 21, 2014Leslie WylieUncategorized#SMARTPAKLeave a comment

This close-up photo of a fly makes me dislike them even more. Luckily, SmartPak has the ammo we need to fight back against these weird, bristly, alien-like pests. (more…)

Play-by-Play: What a Horse Show Looks Like to the Uninitiated

July 20, 2014Carla LakeUncategorizedLeave a comment

A rider’s weekend looks a little different than the average person’s.  Here’s a side-by-side comparison. (more…)

Eventing Nation: Rosie Napravnik Tackles Eventing

July 20, 2014Leslie WylieUncategorized#ENLeave a comment

Earlier this year jockey Rosie Napravnik expressed an interest in taking her horse, Sugar, eventing and last weekend she put her money where her mouth is. Kristen Kovatch reports. (more…)

Porsche Puts the Cart Before the Horse in New Ad Campaign

July 19, 2014Leslie WylieUncategorized#HORSES IN ADSLeave a comment

Lindsay Rausch gets the scoop on the sportscar’s new “Rear Horsepower” ad campaign. Rear horsepower… get it? (more…)

Horse Sports You’ve Never Heard Of: Draft Horse Feed Team Racing

July 19, 2014Leslie WylieUncategorized#DRAFT HORSESLeave a comment

Lindsay Rausch gives us the rundown on this exciting event that puts practical farm skills to the test. (more…)

Weekend Welcome From Kentucky Permance Products: Digestive Upset

July 19, 2014Leslie WylieUncategorized#KPPLeave a comment

Some horses are more at risk for it than others. Should you be worried? (more…)

Random Horse Commercial of the Day: Pavonine Fashion

July 18, 2014Leslie WylieUncategorized#HORSES IN ADS2 Comments

“I want to be a famous rider. I should like to hunt, ride to hounds, I should like to race.” Well, kiddo, I’d start by putting on some pants. (more…)

Horse Addiction: A Non-horsey Husband Speaks Out

July 18, 2014Leslie WylieContributor#HORSE HUSBANDS48 Comments
Julie of the blog OzarkEquiTrekker granted us permission to republish this hilarious and painfully familiar post, guest-authored by her husband Sutton. (more…)

‘Weekly Watering Hole’ Presented by Horse Quencher: Beach Horses

July 18, 2014Leslie WylieUncategorized#HORSE QUENCHERLeave a comment

Last week we asked readers how their horses would react if they saw the ocean. You sent in your videos and photos to show us! (more…)

Friday Flicks: ‘Shergar’

July 18, 2014Amanda Uechi RonanUncategorized#FRIDAY FLICKS1 Comment

Shergar (1999), starring Ian Holm and Mickey Rourke, is a classic horse and boy battle against evil henchman story. Let’s watch! (more…)

‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Reader Showcase

July 18, 2014Leslie WylieUncategorized#OH CRAPLeave a comment

When the going gets tough, the tough make hilarious faces. Enjoy this latest batch of photos sent in by HN readers. (more…)

Meet Lajos Kassai, the Chuck Norris of Horseback Archery

July 18, 2014Leslie WylieUncategorized#WATCH THIS3 Comments

This guy can juggle, throw axes and beat up punching bags — all while riding a horse bareback and bridleless. (more…)

Friday Standing Ovation: Finger Lakes Finest

July 18, 2014Kristen KovatchUncategorized#OTTB, #OVATIONLeave a comment

Each week HN and Ovation Riding applaud an organization that is doing good work in the horse world. Today we recognize Finger Lakes Finest. (more…)

DIY Nation: Turn Your Feed/Tack Room Door into a Handy Chalkboard

July 17, 2014Leslie WylieUncategorized#DIY1 Comment

It’s easy! Lindsay Rausch shows us how. (more…)

An Off and On Again Relationship

July 17, 2014Heather BensonUncategorizedracingLeave a comment

Last Friday’s 8th race at Ellis Park in Kentucky had a little added drama when favored Firespike, with jockey Juan Saez aboard, decided to try a “seat check” in mid-stretch. (more…)

NickerDoodles: ‘Choose Me or the Horse’

July 17, 2014Leslie WylieUncategorized#NICKERDOODLES3 Comments

File under “things a significant other should never to say to a horseperson because he or she is NOT going to like the answer.” Take it away, Melanie Eberhardt! (more…)

Best of Craigslist: ‘Girls for Horseback Riding video! (Lexington)’

July 17, 2014Leslie WylieUncategorized#CRAIGSLIST3 Comments

“You’ll ride in fashion, costumes, with 1bikini scene.” Uh, my creepster alarm is going off. Plus much, much more! (more…)

‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: This Is Not Going to End Well

July 17, 2014Leslie WylieUncategorized#OH CRAPLeave a comment

This hilarious (to everyone except the rider) fall from the 1998 World Equestrian Games in Rome is a must-watch. (more…)

Trail Obstacles to Improve Your Jumping

July 17, 2014Amanda Uechi RonanUncategorized#TRAININGLeave a comment

Simple, low-stress trail obstacles incorporated into your weekly training routine could improve your jumper’s style, ability and attitude. (more…)

Thursday Morning Feed From Fleeceworks

July 17, 2014Sally SpickardUncategorized#FLEECEWORKSLeave a comment

The eventing portion of the North American Junior Young Rider Championships has officially kicked off, and the weekend promises to be full of action in Lexington, Kentucky. (more…)

Random Horse Commercial of the Day: Hermès Bandanas De Soie

July 16, 2014Leslie WylieUncategorized#HORSES IN ADS1 Comment

A new promotion for Hermès bandanas attempts to juxtapose Paris and the wild west. (more…)

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