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Total Saddle Fit Sunday Video: ‘Stop Doing That!’

June 10, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsored#TOTAL SADDLE FITLeave a comment
This concerned young equestrian will have you in stitches…

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Kentucky Performance Products: Buttercup Toxicity

June 10, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsored#KENTUCKY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTSLeave a comment
Watch out for this weed!

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‘Now, He’s Just Immortal:’ Justify Wins 150th Belmont Stakes to Become 13th Triple Crown Champion

June 10, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#BELMONT STAKES, #Triple CrownLeave a comment
Justify led wire-to-wire in yesterday’s Belmont Stakes to stride into the history books as our 13th Triple Crown winner.

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Best of JN: Theo Genn on Following In His Father’s Footsteps

June 8, 2018Meagan DeLisleMeagan DeLisleBest of JNLeave a comment
Like Father, like son.

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#FillyFriday: Rags to Riches Wins ’07 Belmont

June 8, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#BELMONT STAKESLeave a comment
If you’re gonna #FightLikeAGirl, may we recommend Rags to Riches?

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2018 Belmont Stakes Need-to-Know Guide

June 8, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#BELMONT STAKESLeave a comment
All the links you need, plus one you don’t.

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Relive the Belmont Stakes Moments That Crowned Champions

June 8, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#BELMONT STAKES, #Triple CrownLeave a comment
Only 12 horses have taken the elusive title of Triple Crown champion: we’ve gathered up all the video we could find of that magical moment of transformation as the field crosses under the wire in the Belmont Stakes.

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Fat to Fit to First Level: ‘What If?’

June 8, 2018Esther RobertsEsther L. RobertsFat to Fit to First LevelLeave a comment
Two little words, so much promise.

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Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding

June 8, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsored#OVATION RIDINGLeave a comment
Every Friday, Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to spotlight individuals or organizations doing good work in the horse world. Today, we’re recognizing the connections of Justify.

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Photo Challenge: 12 Epic Backdrops

June 7, 2018Kristen KovatchReader Submission#24 HOUR PHOTO CHALLENGELeave a comment
The best way to improve an epic photo? Add a horse.

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Near Misses: 23 Triple Crown Bids That Didn’t Win the Belmont

June 7, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#HORSE RACING, #Triple CrownLeave a comment
History will be made on Saturday in the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes: but whether Justify will join the illustrious elite who have won the Triple Crown or earn his spot on this particular list remains to be seen.

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So You Want to Rescue an Auction Horse, Part V: Quarantine

June 7, 2018Esther RobertsEsther L. Roberts#HORSE RESCUELeave a comment
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Race Horse to Ranch Horse: What I’m Doing With My Summer Vacation

June 7, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#OTTB, Jobber BillLeave a comment
Kristen Kovatch shares some of the exercises she’s working on with her OTTB project Jobber to improve his flatwork, as well as his ranch horse life.

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Thursday Video: Longchamp Ad Stars Horse

June 7, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#HORSES IN ADS, #VIDEOLeave a comment
Also, Kendall Jenner, but let’s keep our priorities in order here.

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2018 Belmont Stakes Field Preview & Poll

June 6, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#BELMONT STAKES, #Triple CrownLeave a comment
The potential 13th Triple Crown in history is on the line with Justify the heavy favorite, poised to make history. Take a look at the entire field, and vote in our poll for who you think will win!

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Book Review: ‘Sport Horse Soundness & Performance’

June 6, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#BOOK REVIEWLeave a comment
By Dr. Cecilia Lönnell.

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EcoVet Performance of the Week

June 6, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsoredEcovetLeave a comment
Team Ireland reigned in the North American leg of the Longines FEI Nations Cup in show jumping at the Thunderbird Show Park of British Columbia.

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Finding Nemo, Part II: The First Days Home

June 6, 2018Kristen KovatchContributorFinding NemoLeave a comment
“I had been riding horses for 19 years, and I’d been a working student under multiple trainers. I had at least thought myself fairly competent. With a day of owning my new horse, however, I had been reduced to feeling terrified and completely useless.”

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The Idea of Order: A Daily Occurrence?

June 6, 2018Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#theideaoforderLeave a comment
It is in my world.

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World Equestrian Brands Helmet Cam: AP Belmont

June 6, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsored#WORLD EQUESTRIAN BRANDSLeave a comment
As excitement builds for this coming Saturday’s Belmont Stakes in which Justify will attempt to become the 13th Triple Crown winner, let’s rewind back to the magic of the 2015 Belmont when American Pharoah left his mark on racing history.

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The Devil Masquerades as a Mini-Donkey

June 5, 2018Kristen KovatchMaria Wachter#MULESLeave a comment
A tale of Bishop Mule Days survival.

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Show Sponsorship for Dummies: How to Create ROI For Your Small Business

June 5, 2018Kristen KovatchContributor#business, SponsorshipLeave a comment
If you operate a small equestrian business, chances are you’ve been hit up for horse show sponsorship. Claire Trafton of Entrigue Consulting explains how best to leverage show sponsorship opportunities for the best return on your investment.

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#horsenation ‘Grams of the Week

June 5, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#INSTAGRAMLeave a comment
Another week of horse life, rounded up in your images!

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Horses & Insects: The Magical, Mystical World of Cicadas

June 5, 2018Kristen KovatchContributorEntomologyLeave a comment
By entomology contributor Marty Matisoff.

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Let’s Discuss: Your Favorite Ways to Beat the Heat for Summer Riding

June 5, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#SUMMERTIMELeave a comment
Summertime temperatures are already the norm in many parts of the country: what are your favorite ways to keep yourself and your horse cool while riding in the summer heat?

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