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Mythbuster Monday: Can Horses Lie Down When Colicking

January 24, 2022Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#mythbustermonday, #series, ColicComments Off on Mythbuster Monday: Can Horses Lie Down When Colicking
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Is it okay for horses to lie down while colicking?

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SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: If Horses Were People, the Blanketing Edition

January 24, 2022DeAnn SloanSponsored#BLANKETING, #FUNNY, #SMARTPAKComments Off on SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: If Horses Were People, the Blanketing Edition
Winter is here, and what better way to celebrate than with this classic “If Horses Were People” episode, where SmartPakers Sarah and Sara wondering what life would be like if horses were people?! (more…)

Quick Tip: Riding in Freezing Temperatures, By Kentucky Performance Products

January 23, 2022DeAnn SloanSponsored#KENTUCKY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, #WINTERComments Off on Quick Tip: Riding in Freezing Temperatures, By Kentucky Performance Products
If you’re wondering about riding when the mercury plummets, take a look at this quick tip from Kentucky Performance Products. (more…)

Patterns for the Weekend: Improving Bend and Flexibility

January 21, 2022DeAnn SloanAmanda Uechi RonanPatterns for the WeekendComments Off on Patterns for the Weekend: Improving Bend and Flexibility
This week: a barrel racing exercise that can aid horses in any discipline.
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Gibson and the Apocalypse: Food Motivated

January 21, 2022Jenny KammererJenny KammererGibson and the ApocalypseComments Off on Gibson and the Apocalypse: Food Motivated
Priorities.

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Training Appropriately for Your Horse’s BCS

January 20, 2022DeAnn SloanBook ExcerptBook excerpt, Trafalgar SquareComments Off on Training Appropriately for Your Horse’s BCS
In this excerpt from The Ultimate Guide for Horses in Need, veterinarian Dr. Stacie Boswell gives us a basic guide for determining when a rescue or rehabilitation case is ready to have his work or training load increased, according to his health and body condition. (more…)

Reader Photo Challenge: Successful Show Horses

January 20, 2022Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#readerphotochallengeComments Off on Reader Photo Challenge: Successful Show Horses
Enjoy these 12 photos of horses who were successful in the show ring!

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Thoroughbred Logic: The Mounting Block

January 19, 2022Aubrey GrahamAubrey Graham#series, Thoroughbred LogicComments Off on Thoroughbred Logic: The Mounting Block
This week trainer and Anthropologist Aubrey Graham discusses getting her horses accustomed to the mounting block. Find out how she teaches them to be good citizens.  (more…)

The Idea of Order: Hobbies Less Stressful Than Horses…

January 19, 2022Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#Hobbies Less Stressful, #THE IDEA OF ORDERComments Off on The Idea of Order: Hobbies Less Stressful Than Horses…
Like, all of them?
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Product Review: GrooveLife Rings, Watchbands & Belts

January 18, 2022DeAnn SloanDeAnn Long Sloan#PRODUCT REVIEW, GrooveLifeComments Off on Product Review: GrooveLife Rings, Watchbands & Belts
If you’re looking for hard-wearing, comfortable products with tons of options, check out GrooveLife. Their rings, watch bands and belts do not disappoint — and don’t forget to use code HORSE at checkout to get an additional 15% off your order! (more…)

Kentucky Performance Products Tuesday Video: Zoomies

January 18, 2022Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak, Sponsored#kentuckyperformanceproducts, #tuesdayvideoComments Off on Kentucky Performance Products Tuesday Video: Zoomies
Here’s a wound up horse coming through with his toy…cone!

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Betty White Quotes That Can Make Us Better Horsemen

January 17, 2022Ashley FranceseAshley Francese#CELEBRITY, Betty WhiteComments Off on Betty White Quotes That Can Make Us Better Horsemen
Today would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday. We want to honor her memory with these quotes that will make us better horsemen and better people.

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Brandon’s Barrel Bash

January 17, 2022DeAnn SloanKatelin Parsons & Kayla Zielke#BARREL RACING, Event CoverageComments Off on Brandon’s Barrel Bash
New for 2022! Horse Nation is excited to announce that we’ll be offering limited event coverage and recaps. To kick this off, we’re bringing you this recap of Brandon’s Barrel Bash & American Qualifier. (more…)

SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Winter Horse Care

January 17, 2022DeAnn SloanSponsored#SMARTPAK, #WINTERComments Off on SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Winter Horse Care
We know what to do to keep ourselves warm and toasty throughout the winter months, but what about our horses? What can we do to help them? Take a look at these tips from Dr. Lydia Gray, SmartPak’s Medical Director and Staff Veterinarian. (more…)

Horses Prone to Colic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products

January 16, 2022DeAnn SloanSponsored#KENTUCKY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, ColicComments Off on Horses Prone to Colic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products
Do you know why your horse is prone to colic? It’s important understand colic and how to prevent it.  (more…)

Safely Putting on the Pounds

January 15, 2022DeAnn SloanEdited Press ReleaseEquine WellnessComments Off on Safely Putting on the Pounds
Dr. Juliette M. Getty takes a closer look at why horses may be losing weight or staying thin. She discusses safe ways to put pounds on underweight horses. Learn more: (more…)

Hitting the Trails: Assateague Island, MD

January 14, 2022Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#hittingthetrails, #seriesComments Off on Hitting the Trails: Assateague Island, MD
If you’ve ever had the opportunity to ride on the beach, you already know this trip is well worth planning. Assateague Island met every single expectation I had of riding my horse on the beach.

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Gibson and the Apocalypse: Favoritism

January 14, 2022Jenny KammererJenny KammererGibson and the ApocalypseComments Off on Gibson and the Apocalypse: Favoritism
But who can blame him?

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Thursday Video: Barn Hack

January 13, 2022DeAnn SloanDeAnn Long Sloan#THURSDAY VIDEO, Barn hacksComments Off on Thursday Video: Barn Hack
No knife? No problem! (more…)

Reader Photo Challenge: Magnificent Manes

January 13, 2022Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#readerphotochallengeComments Off on Reader Photo Challenge: Magnificent Manes
Enjoy these 10 photos of horses with magnificent manes!

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For the Love of a Horse: A Story of Recovery and Growth

January 13, 2022DeAnn SloanReader Submission#ESSAY, #YOUR TURNComments Off on For the Love of a Horse: A Story of Recovery and Growth
Reader Julia Kranz shares this deeply personal story about how her heart horse helped save her life and aid her recovery. She purchased Orion 11 years ago, and his presence has motivated her to stay healthy and build a career helping others.  (more…)

Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: “Enough Rope”

January 12, 2022Aubrey GrahamAubrey Graham, Sponsored#HORSE TRAINING, #KENTUCKY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, #series, Thoroughbred LogicComments Off on Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: “Enough Rope”
“I have rarely seen a micro-managed horse get quieter when when a hand holds with down pressure near the lead rope snap.”  (more…)

Mind Your Melon: Stay Warm!

January 12, 2022DeAnn SloanDeAnn Long Sloan#MINDYOURMELONComments Off on Mind Your Melon: Stay Warm!
This rider may be freezing, but she’s still smiling! (more…)

The Idea of Order: Snow…

January 12, 2022Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#snow, #THE IDEA OF ORDERComments Off on The Idea of Order: Snow…
The rest of the world vs. equestrians.
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#goriding Grams of the Week

January 11, 2022DeAnn SloanReader Submission#GRAM OF THE DAY, #GRAMS OF THE WEEK, #INSTAGRAMComments Off on #goriding Grams of the Week
Another week of horse life, rounded up in your images. (more…)
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