16 Reader-Submitted Beautiful Trail Rides: Honorable Mentions

April 24, 2015Kristen KovatchReader Submission#24 HOUR PHOTO CHALLENGELeave a comment

Even more beautiful views.
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HN Book Review: ‘Unbranded’

April 24, 2015Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#BOOK REVIEW, #MUSTANGSLeave a comment

Even a full-length documentary can’t capture the whole story of a three thousand mile journey with sixteen mustangs – but the book can.
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We’ll Never Be Royals (But Polo Makes It Easy to Pretend!)

April 24, 2015Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi RonanPoloLeave a comment

You don’t have to be rich and famous to enjoy the sport of polo. Amanda Uechi Ronan details her “queen for a day” trip to the 111th U.S. Open Polo Championship held in Wellington, Florida last weekend.

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The 3 Woes Of Mud Season

April 24, 2015Lila GendalLila Gendal#EQUESTRIAN PROBLEMSLeave a comment

Lila Gendal has a bone to pick with mud season, er, spring.

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#TBT: Most Popular Horse Names, Info Graphic

April 24, 2015Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#HORSE NAMESLeave a comment

Check out this info graphic from Horse Clicks that shows the most popular horse names by gender! Do you see your horse’s name on the list?

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Friday Standing Ovation Presented by Ovation Riding: Brooke USA

April 24, 2015Kristen KovatchSponsored#OVATIONLeave a comment

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 Brooke USA. (more…)

Equestrians Anonymous: This Week’s Top 5 From the Forums

April 23, 2015Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#EQUESTRIANS ANONYMOUSLeave a comment

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 Other Big Thing Happening in Lexington This Weekend

April 23, 2015Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#reiningLeave a comment

While most of us will be fixated on Rolex this weekend, the Kentucky Reining Cup is also rocking the KHP! (more…)

10 Reader-Submitted Beautiful Trail Rides: Finalists

April 23, 2015Kristen KovatchReader Submission#24 HOUR PHOTO CHALLENGELeave a comment

If these photos don’t get you yearning for long summer trail rides in exquisite places, we don’t know what will. (more…)

Best of Craigslist: Information Overload Edition

April 23, 2015Kristen KovatchReader Submission#BEST OF CRAIGSLISTLeave a comment

These sellers don’t believe in “short and sweet”… but at least we know what we’re getting in for.
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Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks: #RolexGram!

April 23, 2015Leslie WylieSponsored#FLEECEWORKSLeave a comment

Team Fleeceworks rider Jen McFall has a key to Eventing Nation’s Instagram feed this week, where the insanity has already begun!

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5 Free Horses in Search of Forever Homes

April 22, 2015Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#freehorseLeave a comment

All around the nation horses are in search of safe, loving homes. Here are five available today.

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75 Horses Pass the Jog at Rolex; Madison Park Withdrawn

April 22, 2015Leslie WylieJenni Autry#ROLEXLeave a comment

Eventing Nation has the latest.

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SpectraVET Performance of the Week: Bertram Allen

April 22, 2015Kristen KovatchSponsored#SPECTRAVETLeave a comment

Though Allen and Molly Malone ultimately finished third at the World Cup, their speed round victory deserves another look.
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A Dressage Coach’s Insider View of the World Cup

April 22, 2015Lorraine JacksonContributor#WORLD CUP DRESSAGELeave a comment

USDF Silver Medalist and dressage coach Sydni Otteson gives Horse Nation a professional’s critique of the atmosphere, events, and controversy surrounding one of the U.S.’s most prestigious events of the year. (more…)

The Idea of Order: How to Read Your Mare’s Many Expressions

April 22, 2015Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#Mare Glare, #THE IDEA OF ORDERLeave a comment

A cheat sheet of sorts.
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World Cup’s ‘Duel in the Desert’ the Ultimate Tack Swap

April 22, 2015Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#COWHORSE, Show jumpingLeave a comment

Only in Las Vegas…
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World Equestrian Brands Wednesday Helmet Cam: Percheron Thunder

April 22, 2015Kristen KovatchSponsored#WORLD EQUESTRIAN BRANDSLeave a comment

Driving a draft six-up is hard enough … but riding a six-up Roman-style is in a class of crazy all by itself. (more…)

Back on Track ‘Horse Therapy’: Jessica, Deb & Sorry

April 21, 2015Leslie WylieSponsored#BACK ON TRACKLeave a comment

Each week we feature reader-submitted stories about horses that have gotten them “back on track” after a rough patch. Today Jessica Coulson shares the story of her horse, Sorry.

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Equine Law: Pre-purchase Exams

April 21, 2015Leslie WylieKjirsten LeeEquine LawLeave a comment

Attorney Kjirsten Lee, J.D. shares advice from a legal perspective.

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Tax Refund Time! 10 Spring Splurges You Totally Deserve

April 21, 2015Lorraine JacksonLorraine Jackson#GOSHOPPINGLeave a comment

You’ve paid your dues, and  now you finally got some dues back! Time to do something nice for you.

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If at First You Don’t Succeed, Find a Shorter Pony

April 21, 2015Lindsey KahnLindsey KahnLeave a comment

Watch this determined girl climb to new heights.
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Weekly Instagram Round-Up

April 21, 2015Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#INSTAGRAMLeave a comment

This week: probably our most viral collection of ‘Grams of the Day ever. (more…)

Tuesday Video from Dubarry: Jump Crew

April 21, 2015Kristen KovatchSponsored#DUBARRYLeave a comment

This demo from the 2015 Equitana Stallion Show in Germany redefines “jump crew.” (more…)

‘Oh Crap’ Monday, Presented by Bimeda

April 20, 2015Kristen KovatchSponsored#OH CRAP, BimedaLeave a comment

Monday is the crappiest day of the week so it only makes sense that we make things official! Here’s our latest batch of reader-submitted “Oh Crap” photos and videos.

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