#TBT: 8 Things Equestrians Probably Shouldn’t Admit That We’ve Done
Normal people don’t understand what we do anyway, so we should probably play some of these close to the chest.
Video: Alpaca Gone Wild
It doesn’t matter how many videos I watch of alpacas “pronking,” it never ceases to be hilarious.
SpectraVET Performance of the Week
Watch Todd Bergen and Platinum Vintage kick up some dirt!
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World Equestrian Brands Helmet Cam: Herding Icelandic Horses
Start your Wednesday morning out right to the pitter-patter of Icelandic hooves … hundreds of them.
Back on Track ‘Horse Therapy’: Jessica & Mare
Here at Horse Nation, we believe that the best therapists are our own horses. Each week we bring you a reader-submitted tribute to a special equine — here is Jessica and Mare’s story.
Monica Thors Indicted For Animal Cruelty
Thors is charged with nine felony counts of animal cruelty to Standardbreds in New Jersey.
Deer Crash Presque Isle Downs … Multiple Times
The Erie, Pennsylvania track canceled races after deer turned up to join the races.
Pro Football Player Buys Horse
And promptly creates a Twitter account for it.
Dubarry Tuesday Video: Shania Sings to Her Horse
Shania Twain’s performance residency in Las Vegas may have wrapped, but we’re still awed by her equestrian additions. Here’s her big showstopper.
BLM to Begin Using ‘Birth Control’ Vaccine on Utah Mustang Herd
The Bureau of Land Management recently announced plans to begin using the PZP vaccine on the Onaqui herd of Utah.
#TBT: Rider Fitness Tip — Cardiorespiratory Training
Uh oh, the dreaded cardio workout … Leah Hinnefield of The Athletic Rider outlines why cardiorespiratory training is crucial for riders.
A Comic to Kick Off Your Week
Need a little comic relief for your Monday? You’ll get a kick out of this Kellie Lewis’ latest comic!
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.
‘Oh Crap’ Monday, Presented by Bimeda
Monday is the crappiest day of the week so it only makes sense that we make things official!
Weekly Instagram Round-Up: All the Equestrians, Big & Small
Don’t forget to tag your ‘grams with #horsenation! We round up our favorites each Monday.
Monday Morning Feed From SmartPak: Supplement Wizard
It can be totally overwhelming to try to pick out the right supplement for your horse. The SmartPak Supplement Wizard is here to help!
Product Review: Breeches by Huntley Equestrian
It’s time to up your in-the-saddle patriotic game.
NYC Gallery Installation Features Live Horses
The installation is a recreation of Jannis Kounellis’ Untitled (12 Horses), originally displayed in 1969 in Rome.
Friday Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Tracy and Sarah Bailey
Each Friday, Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to spotlight an individual or organization that is doing good work in the horse world. This week, we salute Tracy and Sarah Bailey of Windsor, Ontario.
Absorbine Challenge: 4 Tools Repossessed For the Barn
Sorry, honey, the horse needed it.
#TBT: ‘This Is How We Groom Horses in Finland’
Hint: It involves naked people, tree branches and boiled stones.
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