Photo Challenge: 56 Snowflaked Horses, Consolation Round
There were so many great entries in this week’s photo challenge that we broke them up into two rounds! We’ll share our absolute favorites tomorrow, but we couldn’t resist this great big gallery today.
Thursday Video: Two-Minute Trailer Corral
Once again, I’m having a hard time distinguishing between a “want” and a “need.”
Thoroughbred Incentive Program February Youth Ambassador
Meet Payton Gunther!
Performance of the Week: Private Practice
Victoria Colvin and Private Practice laid down a foot-perfect trip to win the Hunter Spectacular in Wellington — watch the round here!
5 Truths About Riding Mules
Maria Wachter, Horse Nation’s resident mule whisperer, meets a lot of folks out on the trail who ask her: why mules? Here are her top five responses.
The Idea of Order: Winter PSA
…seriously, this could save lives.
World Equestrian Brands: Dressage Dreamin’
Never thrown a leg over a Grand Prix horse? Here’s your chance.
The Academic Equestrian: Horses First in Catch Riding
“For coaching to create a horseman instead of just a rider, instruction has to be centered on caring for horses first.” Collegiate blogger Haley Ruffner shares her thoughts in this editorial on what she sees as a necessary change in catch riding competitions.
ICYMI: Winx Wins 30th Straight Race
The Australian supermare has yet to find anyone on the continent that can beat her: Winx took her 30th straight victory on Saturday, February 16 in the Star Apollo Stakes.
#goriding ‘Grams of the Week
Another week of horse life, rounded up in your images!
International Museum of the Horse to Develop Online ‘Chronicle of African Americans in the Horse Industry’
“We believe these stories belong to everyone; they’re a reflection of American history as a whole.”
Total Saddle Fit Tuesday Video: Food Envy
#TFW you look at what your SO ordered and you decide that it looks better than what you ordered…
Let’s Discuss: Horse Safety in Movies & Television
Is it the job of a movie or TV show to “set a good example” for the general public? What does that even mean in the context of the equine industry?
KY Performance Products Classic #OhCrapMonday
Monday is already the crappiest day of the week, so it only makes sense that we make things official: here’s a classic “oh crap” moment from the HN archives of 2017.
Kentucky Performance Products: Energy Crisis
How can you add calories to a needy horse’s diet?
Friday Quiz: Which Stereotypical High School Trope Is Your Horse?
Because you know you’ve already done this in your head… right? Contributor DeAnn Long Sloan has the quiz for you.
Best of JN: Watch Kristen Vanderveen Kill It at WEF
“I don’t think I’ve had a week like this before,” claimed Kristen Vanderveen after winning her fourth class of the week at WEF. There is no doubt that the young rider is one to watch throughout the remainder of the winter circuit. Vanderveen and her string of talented horses have put in consistent trips all throughout 2018, and it appears that is going to carry over into the 2019 season. Watch two of Vanderveen’s winning rides from last week below!
Click here to watch Vanderveen and Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili win Friday’s $36,000 Bainbridge 1.45m Classic.
Click here to watch Kristen Vanderveen’s winning round aboard Bull Run’s Prince of Peace in the $72,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic last Sunday.
Go Jumping!
Happy, Healthy & Horsey: Life Regional Championships, Class 1
“I healed. Are there any more powerful words in the universe?”
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: In Memory of Congressman Walter Jones
Congressman Walter Jones, who passed away on February 10, was a champion for America’s horses, both wild and domestic. Joanna Grossman of the Animal Welfare Institute pens this tribute, detailing Jones’ legislative contributions to horse life.
Photo Challenge: 36 Horses Feeling the Love
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be strictly for romantic love: here are 36 horses and readers showing their love in all sorts of ways.
Why Not Fall In Love With Your Riding Instructor?
A NON-romantic Valentine’s Day love letter.
