Best of JN: Grand Prix Rider, Meet 9HH Pony
Kristin Hardin does things her own way, dances to the beat of her own drum, and is definitely the “Mac n Cheese”-colored crayon in a box full of beiges.
If you don’t follow the bizarre and delightful antics of Kristin on Facebook, then you’re missing her kite-flying lunge sessions with her world cup winner Bert, her wildly talented children who could out-jump most well trained adults, and maybe my favorite Halloween costume of 2017, the deranged lead line stage-mom.
But what you really can’t miss is a recent casual escapade with friends involving a teeny tiny paint pony who is exceptionally willing to put up with any number of shenanigans, and the words “can you put put the box up?”
Yes, enjoy this Grand Prix Show Jumper clearing a flower filler box on a teeny tiny fuzzball. You’re welcome.
⭐️Dream big , but always Keep your feet on the ground ????
Posted by Kristin Medall Simpson-Ferguson Hardin on Wednesday, November 15, 2017
You do you, Kristin. And to the rest of y’all: You do you, too, and Go Jumping.
Fat to Fit to First Level: Thanksgiving
“Gratitude is one of my favorite things.”
And They’re Off! An Online Black Friday Shopping Sale Roundup
Because we all know that shopping for your horse is much more fun than shopping for your weird in-laws.
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding
This week’s honoree: Equest’s “Gift of the Horse” campaign.
Happy Thanksgiving! The Horse Nation Staff Counts Their Blessings
From all of us at Horse Nation, we wish you a most happy Thanksgiving! From riding across Mongolia to riding for George Morris — and of course, for you, our amazing readers — we have a lot to be thankful for this year.
Photo Challenge: Giving Thanks to Our Horses
Likely to be at the top of most of our lists for what we’re thankful for this year, our horses deserve our love and gratitude. Here’s how our readers thank their horses!
Six Horses on Vox Populi Ballot
Voting is now open for the Vox Populi (“Voice of the People”) Award, recognizing the racehorse who best resounded with the public in the past year.
The Academic Equestrian: Giving Thanks For Friends
Barn friends, of course.
The Idea of Order: Top Ten Things I’m Thankful For As An Equestrian
… A compilation of sorts, in comic form.
SpectraVET Performance of the Week
Indoor season is upon us… and that means that the total insanity that is FEI World Cup Driving is back, with the king of the ring Boyd Exell capturing the first win of the season. Watch the performance here!
World Equestrian Brands: The Perfect Ride
What’s YOUR idea of a perfect ride?
#NoStirrupNovember: Week Three
Hang in there, Horse Nation!
Product Review: The Total Saddle Fit Shoulder Relief Dressage Girth, Take Two
This review looks at an updated version of the Shoulder Relief Girth AND a review of what is likely the most well-made fleece cover I’ve come across.
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#horsenation ‘Grams of the Week
Another week of horse life, rounded up in your images!
Coming Soon: Equestrians Against Normalcy
Social media has been abuzz with news that a sassy card game just for equestrians is on its way. We spoke with Equestrians Against Normalcy’s creator Victoria Morrow to learn more!
Tuesday Video: ‘Ability, Not Disability’
Grab some tissues, Horse Nation, because this one’s a doozy.
The Debt Free Equestrian: The Costs of Owning a Horse
As most horse owners have realized, the actual purchase price of a horse isn’t the expensive part — it’s the day to day and month to month expenses that add up. Meagan DeLisle looks at three real-life examples to illustrate.
Tough Sunday Finds the Winner’s Circle Again
A unique colt named Tough Sunday earned some new fans last week at Del Mar when he captured his fourth career win: the horse was born both deaf and blind but recovered his vision to become a racer.
Giving Thanks With Barnsgiving
Is that a banquet table… in a barn? Why yes, it is. Reader Martine Howes gave us the inside scoop on her second annual Barnsgiving — the celebration will have you planning your own for next year!
‘Oh Crap’ Monday: Classic Edition
Monday is already the crappiest day of the week, so it only makes sense that we make things official. We’re rolling it back to 2013 and this blessedly focused Friesian stallion, who keeps his composure when a loose mare comes tearing past the arena during his Intermediare-1 freestyle.
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed
5 ways to show your horse you’re grateful this Thanksgiving!
Kentucky Performance Products: Supplementing the Senior
Senior horses might have a hard time maintaining weight.
Best of JN: Show Jumper / Canine Relay
Among the many iconic events at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and Horse Show in Toronto is the now beloved tradition of the $20,000 show jumper / K9 relay, which pairs up an FEI show jumper with a champion agility dog to compete for the best overall time of two combined courses. The already-famed crowd gets even more enthusiastic when the dogs appear, and the event always makes for great entertainment.
This year’s event on Saturday afternoon was no exception, with dogs cruising over ramps and jumps, through tunnels, and finally tackling a massive doggy puissance wall.
This year’s winning combination was Richie Moloney (IRL) aboard Alsvid, along with canine partner Party, a ferociously fast Collie. Erynn Ballard (CAN) and Bella Donna were runners up, partnered with a very fast Rottweiler named Shrek.
Watch the fabulous video below!
Go Pups, and Go Jumping!