Submit Your Film for the Equus International Film Festival!
Are you a filmmaker? You’ve got until May 1 to submit to the Equus International Film Festival to be held in Montana this fall. (more…)
Your Turn: Ode To Romanova
Reader Dana Vacca of Key West, Florida, penned a poem to her special racehorse, Romanova.
KPP: Tips for Feeding Special Needs Horses in the Winter
Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
Golden Girls, Dressage & Why You’re Never Too Old to Chase a Dream (or Drink Champagne No Matter What!)
Like fine wine, dressage ladies just get better with age — and these “Golden Girls” are approaching magnificent. Shelley Van den Neste, their coach, shares their story.
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Kicky Brand Kick of the Week
Need a little comic relief to help you through the homestretch of your workweek? You’ll get a kick out of this!
KickyBrand.com is an online horse lovers site currently selling clothing, greeting cards and stickers. It also routinely publishes a cartoon strip by Kellie Lewis that has a little bit of kick to it.
Through the Wilderness: The National Outdoor Leadership School Horsepacking Program
Through this innovative program, students can learn how to pack a string–but there’s so much more to learn. (more…)
Equine Harmony, the Fun (& Slightly Ridiculous) New Way to Sell Horses
Gone are the days of browsing Facebook groups and equine databases… let Equine Harmony be your matchmaker. Here’s the scoop on this brilliant new site, straight from the horse’s mouth — literally. (more…)
Friday Standing Ovation: JustWorld International
Each Friday HN teams up with Ovation Riding to spotlight an individual or organization that is going good work in the horse world. This week we salute JustWorld International. (more…)
Equine Athletes Must Be Built & Then Maintained
A horse’s performance under saddle is dependent on much more than meets the eye. Karlie Mitchell outlines some facets of a well-rounded maintenance program for your hardworking horse. (more…)
How Much Do You Know About Horses?
Test your knowledge against this NickerDoodles quiz!
The Athletic Rider: Upper Body Strength
Personal trainer/equestrian Leah Hinnefeld’s Rider Fitness Strength Series continues with Part II, focusing on upper body strength.
16 Reader-Submitted Kids & Horses
Nothing warms the heart in winter like seeing the relationship between kids and horses. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Let’s get to know a bit more about Elisa Wallace and her mustangs.
2015 Longines Global Champions Tour Coming to the US
And you can get tickets for FREE!
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SpectraVET Performance of the Week: Chayni Chamberlain
This tiny 9-year-old girl beat over 100 seasoned barrel racers in The American rodeo semi-finals this weekend. (more…)
7 Times Draft Horses Saved Us From Winter
When you’re stuck in the snow, there’s only one kind of horsepower that can help you–actual horsepower. (more…)
Equestrians Anonymous: This Week’s Top 5 from the Forums
We’ll bring you the five best conversations from our forums each week. Check out Equestrians Anonymous and let your voice be heard! (more…)
The Idea of Order: Death by Dressage Boot
Or, why new boots are ACTUALLY a form of torture.
These Kids Designed the World’s First Equine Periscope
It’s called the ‘Pedroscope,’ and allows the barn’s Shetland to see out into the stable yard. Yep, it’s real. (more…)
World Equestrian Brands Helmet Cam: Bareback Bronc
Professional bareback bronc rider Ryan Gray of Cheney, Washington shows us what it takes to be an 8-time NFR qualifier. Hang on tight and keep that free hand high — it’s going to be a wild ride!
Me, My Horse, & Kissing Spine: Part 1
Most people would reject a horse that was diagnosed with Kissing Spine at the pre-purchase exam, but then again I’m a sympathetic sucker who always roots for the underdog. Here’s our story.
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I Do It for My Horse
To others, the sacrifices horse people make seem crazy. To Janine Savoie, it’s a small price to pay.
Why I Became an Equine Masseuse
Lauren Shaw of LS Equine Massage realized her calling early after experiencing the benefits of equine massage therapy firsthand. (more…)
