Morgane Schmidt writes, “So this past week I announced to The Husband that I *needed* new dressage boots… (preferably the custom ones). This was his response. I think it means ‘yes’.” (more…)
SpectraVET Performance of the Week: Pony Quadrille Demonstration at CHIO Aachen
And by “pony” we mean “super-fancy European dressage horse trapped in a 14.2-hand body.” (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Reader Video Showcase
Yep, this rider’s head is pointed in the wrong direction. Check out these three videos submitted by readers from three different continents! (more…)
Wednesday Book Review: ‘Road To Reckoning’
If you liked True Grit, galloping book critic Erin McCabe has a suggestion: Check out Robert Lautner’s Road To Reckoning. (more…)
What the Muck Is That? Manure Edition
Each week we will investigate one equestrian conundrum in “What the muck is that?” This week we get the scoop on fuzzy manure plus 1o more fascinating poo facts. (more…)
Light Up Galloping Boots Embody the American Dream
Why do these galloping boots have flashing lights on them, you ask? Because this is America, and we do what we want. (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed From World Equestrian Brands
What’s “The View” between your horse’s ears? Eventing Nation readers share their summer photos. (more…)
Back on Track ‘Horse Therapy’: Jamie and Romeo
“Our souls were meant to cross when they did,” writes Jamie Desautels of an OTTB who, in return for rescuing his own life, rescued hers. (more…)
Weekly Instagram Round-up
The best of last week’s Instagram submissions, rounded up for your viewing pleasure. #horsenation
‘We Don’t Have Tack For That,’ Presented by ThinLine: Etsy ‘Riding Boot’ Edition
Last week I made the mistake of running an Etsy search for riding helmets. Here’s the boot counterpart. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: Sexy Pony Named Brad Pit (sic) – $950
I KNEW I’d seen this pony in Fight Club. Read on to meet “Brad Pit” in the latest edition of “Best Worst of Craigslist.” (more…)
Video: Trainer Flirts With Disaster and Divorce When Horse Enters House
This mustang trainer’s wife deserves some kind of award. And we should probably choose something that won’t break easily. (more…)
What’s Your Western Discipline? Use This Flowchart To Find Out!
If only all of life’s great questions could be solved with a simple progressive diagram. (more…)
Tuesday Trivia
Break out the Pony Club Manuals, because it’s Trivia Tuesday. This week we’ll be answering C Level questions. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
You’re never too young for Dubarrys! Check out these adorable kid-sized boots. (more…)
‘Obama Got Photobombed By a Guy In a Horse Mask’ and Other Horsey Headlines From This Week
Presenting a random round-up of equine-centric news stories from July 6 through 13. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Reader Photo Gallery
What would George Morris say about these reader-submitted photos? Probably, “Oh, crap!” (more…)
Steer Wrestler Tackles Truck to Save Stolen Horses
When Lee Graves came out to the parking lot to find his truck and loaded trailer missing, he did what any cowboy would do: chase the thief down and try to save his horses. (more…)
Random Horse Commercial of the Day: Expedia
A horse whisperer competes for attention against Expedia’s mobile app in this clever new commercial. (more…)
The Athletic Rider: Hillwork — It’s Not Just For Horses
Want to improve your riding? Personal trainer Leah Hinnefeld suggests “hitting the slopes.” (more…)
Best of Craigslist: ‘Horse 4 LEASE. Bomb Proof – $250’
Bombproof seems like a fairly accurate descriptor. Check out the rest of the ad and more in the latest edition of “Best Worst of Craigslist.” (more…)
Monday Morning Feed From SmartPak: If Horses Were People — Farrier Edition
You’ll recognize your horse in here somewhere! (more…)
I Took Reining for a Spin and Survived
From hunter princess to rodeo queen? Weeeellll, not quite.
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher: Hello, Ocean
The ocean is a hard concept for some horses to wrap their head around. Watch how one owner introduces hers to the water. (more…)
6 HN Readers/Western Riders Who Aren’t Afraid to Rock a Helmet
The times they are a-changin’ as more and more western riders trade in their cowboy hats for helmets. Exhibit A: HN’s own readers. (more…)