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International Lesson Horse Day: HN Staff

May 24, 2018Kristen KovatchStaff#INTERNATIONAL LESSON HORSE DAYLeave a comment
The Horse Nation staff thanks the lesson horses in their lives!

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This Week: Bishop Mule Days 2018

May 23, 2018Kristen KovatchMaria Wachter#MULES, Bishop Mule DaysLeave a comment
The nation’s best-known celebration of the mule is taking place right now: Bishop Mule Days! HN’s Maria Wachter shares the details and will be in attendance this weekend.

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Book Review: ‘Fit & Focused in 52’

May 23, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#BOOK REVIEWLeave a comment
By Coach Daniel Stewart.

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So You Want to Get an OTTB, Part II: The First Few Dates

May 23, 2018Kristen KovatchContributor#OTTBLeave a comment
Retraining your OTTB for a second career after racing can be a rewarding process (plus a lot of hard work). Clare Mansmann details exactly what your OTTB might already know (spoiler: a lot!), and what holes in his experience you should expect.

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EcoVet Performance of the Week: Hayley Moore

May 23, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsoredEcovetLeave a comment
Sometimes, our greatest performances don’t require a judge, a timer or any kind of material reward when a horse’s safety is on the line.

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The Idea of Order: The ‘Equestrian Tan’

May 23, 2018Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#THE IDEA OF ORDERLeave a comment
Taking chic to a whole new level.

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World Equestrian Brands Drone Cam: Horse Camping in Southern Moravia

May 23, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsored#WORLD EQUESTRIAN BRANDSLeave a comment
The unofficial kickoff to summer is right around the corner — how about some horse camping to get you in the spirit to hit the trails this year?

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4 Steps To Create the Perfect Duct Tape Bootie

May 22, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#HORSE HEALTH, #HOW TOLeave a comment
Have abscess, will duct tape.

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So You Want to Rescue an Auction Horse, Part III: How Auctions Work

May 22, 2018Esther RobertsEsther L. Roberts#HORSE RESCUELeave a comment
Horse auctions can be a great place to source well-bred and well-trained animals; some auctions may also be the last stop for horses before shipping to slaughter. Esther Roberts details what to look for.

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#goriding ‘Grams of the Week

May 22, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#INSTAGRAMLeave a comment
New hashtag, same great gallery! Another week of horse life, rounded up in your images.

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Lessons Learned: What’s the Point If You’re Perfect?

May 22, 2018Kristen KovatchAinsley Jacobs#LESSONS LEARNEDLeave a comment
Ainsley finds the right mentality for lessons.

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Lighthoof Tuesday Video: Daring Highway Rescue

May 22, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsoredLighthoofLeave a comment
Horses on highways seem to be all over the news these days — but here’s another happy ending.

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Daily Dose of Adorable: Baby Loves Scratches

May 21, 2018Kristen KovatchReader Submission#DAILY DOSE OF ADORABLE, #VIDEOLeave a comment
This little guy is learning early on that humans exist simply to make horses more comfortable.

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Going the Distance: Training For 100 Miles

May 21, 2018Biz StammBiz Stamm#AERC, #ENDURANCELeave a comment
A hundred-mile endurance race is no small feat: how does one train and condition for such a ride? Biz Stamm chats with our featured endurance pair Angela Gross Kemerer and her horse Shae as they prepare for the Vermont 100.

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If You’re A Superstitious Racing Fan…

May 21, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#HORSE RACINGLeave a comment
… this might be worth noting.

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‘Oh Crap’ Monday: Royal Wedding Edition

May 21, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#OH CRAPLeave a comment
Monday is already the crappiest day of the week, so it only makes sense that we make things official. Here’s our latest “oh crap” moment gleaned from the biggest equestrian event of the weekend at which two people also got married.

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SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Time To Get Your Glove Tan On

May 21, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsored#SMARTPAKLeave a comment
Warm weather is finally here, which means more and more riders are rocking the T-shirt or short-sleeve polo to go riding. And that means one thing: time to build a glove tan. Grab some sizing advice and glove reviews from our friends at SmartPak!

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Justify Continues Unbeaten Streak in Damp, Foggy Preakness

May 19, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#PREAKNESSLeave a comment
He may have had to fight for it, but Justify remains undefeated after capturing the second jewel of the Triple Crown with a victory in a remarkably foggy Preakness Stakes. Watch the replay here!

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Kentucky Performance Products: EPM Part II

May 19, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsored#KENTUCKY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTSLeave a comment
How is EPM diagnosed and treated?

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Best of JN: Tight Turn Puts Harrie Smolders on Top

May 18, 2018Meagan DeLisleMeagan DeLisleBest of JNLeave a comment
Watch exactly where Harrie Smolders was able to get the jump on his competition at last weekend’s Global Champions Tour event, courtesy of our sister site Jumper Nation!

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2018 Preakness Stakes Need-to-Know Guide

May 18, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#PREAKNESSLeave a comment
All the links you need, plus one you don’t.

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‘If the Barn Is On Fire’

May 18, 2018Kristen KovatchContributorTrafalgar SquareLeave a comment
In this excerpt from her new book Horses in Translation, equine behavior specialist Sharon Wilsie follows up the techniques she taught in her international bestseller Horse Speak, explaining how we can learn what our horses are saying to us, as well as how to “talk back” in their language.

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KER Friday Video: Holy Long Spot, Batman

May 18, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsoredKERLeave a comment
Never tell Thomas Lévêque the odds.

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Fat to Fit to First Level: Field Trip!

May 18, 2018Esther RobertsEsther L. RobertsFat to Fit to First LevelLeave a comment
Kaliwohi and Esther take a field trip.

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Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding

May 18, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsored#OVATION RIDINGLeave a comment
Viral video captivated the Internet of a dwarf miniature born with serious defects in her legs finally getting the braces that allowed her to walk and run: learn more about Twist of Fate Farm and Sanctuary in today’s Standing Ovation.

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