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Video: Remembering Sgt. Reckless
On honor of Memorial Day, reader Raye Lynn Phoebus reminds us of the real-life war horse Reckless, a mare so heroic she was promoted to Staff Sergeant during the Korean War. (more…)
Memorial Day: Horses of War
“As a person who has enjoyed the company of many horses over the years, I thank heaven that I have never had to take one to war.” ~ General Sir Frank Kitson (more…)
Through the Wilderness: Heroes and Horses
An intensive program based in Montana uses the bond between horse and rider to give veterans a boost — in more ways than one. (more…)
Memorial Day Feed from SmartPak
Take advantage of SmartPak’s Memorial Day Sale (10% off + free shipping with any order over $75) to stock up on summer essentials. Here are a few of Horse Nation’s summer must-haves. (more…)
Random Horse Commercial of the Day: Citroën DS
There’s a horse in the Palace of Versailles… or is a ghost horse, or a car hologram that morphs into a liquid car then into a real car racing a horse? SO CONFUSED. (more…)
3 Reasons Why Jumping Skybreaker Makes Me Smile
Have you ever met a special horse who inspired you to become a more confident rider? Lila Gendal shares her story. (more…)
You’re Going to Use That Thoroughbred for What?
Each week a different expert ranks three OTTBs in terms of their suitability for a specific discipline. This week features So-Cal jockey turned dressage trainer Wayne Robison. (more…)
Weekend Welcome from Kentucky Performance Products: Prebiotics vs. Probiotics
Do you know the difference between the two? Our friends at KPP break it down. (more…)
Super-random Horse Commercial of the Day: Weiner Zucker
This Austrian sugar commercial, filmed at the Spanish Riding School of Vienna, melts my heart like sugar on the tongue of a white stallion. (more…)
Video: Welcome back, Totilas!
After a two-year hiatus on account of injuries and rider illness, the German duo of Matthias Alexander Rath and Totilas returned to the show ring yesterday, winning the CDI3* Grand Prix test in Belgium. (more…)
California Chrome Takes on Opossum, Wins
If there were ever any doubts that California Chrome has the makings of a champion, they were settled this morning at Belmont when an unexpected guest crashed the track. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Snakes on a… Saddle?
Brooke Milholland Culwell’s photos of two five-foot-long snakes she found curled up beneath the cantle of her saddle (!!!) have been making the Internet rounds this week. (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher: Horse Discovers Kiddie Pool
Cuteness ensues, obviously. (more…)
Friday Flicks: The Real Joey from War Horse
While not a household name, 14-year-old, 15.2hh OTTB Finder’s Key probably stars in some of your favorite movies. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
Each Friday we give a Standing Ovation to an individual or organization that is working to make a difference in the horse world. This week, we honor the Equine Rescue Network. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Did Frangible Pins Save Lives at Badminton?
Cross-country day at Badminton 2014 was a gnarly one, but without frangible pins — a breakaway feature that allows rails to drop on impact — it might have been much, much worse. (more…)
Faces of ‘Oh Crap’: Surprise Water Jump
Amelia Guest and her horse were standing at the edge of a water jump, thinking about dropping down, when her horse got a wild hair. (more…)
Super-Random Horse Commercial of the Day: St. George’s University
Lipizzaner capriole + mustachioed country-club guy = you’ve just got to watch. (more…)
The Hoof Code: Debunked?
A popular urban legend claims the number of hooves in the air on Gettysburg’s equestrian monuments will tell the rider’s fate in battle. In honor of Memorial Day, Kristen Kovatch delves a little deeper. (more…)
One Simple Step to the Perfect Mane Cut
Like finding perfect fit breeches or a dirt repellent horse, few things are as appealing and as hard to attain as a well cut mane. UNTIL NOW. (more…)
Santa Anita Park to Host ‘Bachelorette’ Date
What’s more romantic than dinner and a movie? An afternoon at the track! Sally Spickard reports that Andi and one lucky suitor will be hitting up Santa Anita for an upcoming date. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Have you ever heard of an extreme cowboy race? If you haven’t, you’ve GOT to watch this video — it’s pretty amazing. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Eventing Barefoot – Is It Possible?
Chesna Klimek shares the story of a Prelim-level eventer who doesn’t wear shoes and isn’t missing them one bit. (more…)