Firefighters aren’t just hotties who put out flames. They do a fair bit of rescuing on the side. (more…)
Amanda Uechi Ronan
5 Horses That Are Probably Where They Shouldn’t Be
These five horses and their owners have shunned normalcy and started thinking outside the paddock. (more…)
Friday Flicks: ‘The Man from Snowy River’
Today, we talk about a true classic. The Man from Snowy River (1982), directed by George Miller, stars a fresh-faced Tom Burlinson and Kirk Douglas. (more…)
Celebrity Equestrians: William Shatner
It’s time we talk William Shatner: actor, author and lifelong horse lover. (more…)
HorseNerd Fact: The Oldest Known Pair of Pants Belonged to an Equestrian
The 3,200 year old remains of two men have been excavated in Western China and it has been confirmed that, as equestrians, they wore the pants in the family. (more…)
Throwback Thursday: The 1984 Olympics
Otherwise known as the time America won Team Gold in Eventing and Show Jumping. (more…)
#TBT: 4 Super Simple DIY Home Decor Projects
These four equestrian DIY projects are easy enough that even I can handle them… and that’s saying something. (more…)
HN Reader Photo Booth – May 2014
A real quick roundup of reader submitted photos for May!
Friday Flicks: ‘Electric Horseman’
Want old-fashioned police chases, a good looking cowboy and an iconic leading lady? I give you Electric Horseman circa 1979. (more…)
#TBT: The First Rodeo Gals
For this week’s #TBT, we are taking a look back — WAY back — at the first rodeo gals. These women were TOUGH.
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Memorial Day: Horses of War
“As a person who has enjoyed the company of many horses over the years, I thank heaven that I have never had to take one to war.” ~ General Sir Frank Kitson (more…)
Friday Flicks: The Real Joey from War Horse
While not a household name, 14-year-old, 15.2hh OTTB Finder’s Key probably stars in some of your favorite movies. (more…)
DIY Snaffle Bit Handbag for $5
Old pillowcase: Check. Old bit: Check. Combine to make a super cute summer tote? Awesome!
7 1/2 Times It’s Really Annoying to be an Equestrian
Normally I love my life, I really do, but every once in a while annoying things happen. (more…)
Game of Thrones Cast Entirely with Horses
Someone decided to cast Game of Thrones with cats. I say cats are so 2013… let’s cast it with horses. (more…)
4 Unusual Uses for Hay Bales
Slightly dusty, slightly moldy, not green enough, too green…whatever, those bales are not good enough for our horses’ delicate palates. Normally we toss them in the muck pile or use them as jump fillers, but perhaps we should get a little more creative. (more…)
EHRMAGAWD! Our Imaginary Besties Are Besties.
It’s a well known fact that Kaley Cuoco and Zooey Deschanel are my best friends. (more…)
Dear Horse Show Moms, We Love You.
Be sure to celebrate your #1 fan this Sunday.
Horse Nation’s Mascot is the Bunny!
The people have spoken and the bunny is now the official Horse Nation mascot! (more…)
7 Horsey Facts about Johnny Depp
Or seven more reasons to stalk love this Hollywood heart throb.
Celebrate the Azteca this Cinco de Mayo!
This little known breed might just be one of the most versatile horses on the planet. (more…)
Friday Flicks: Racing Movie Roundup
Here are my top racing movies to bring you down the homestretch for Saturday’s 140th Kentucky Derby. (more…)
Vote for the Horse Nation Mascot!
Eventing Nation has the chinchilla…which leads me to the conclusion that Horse Nation needs a mascot! (more…)
3 Celebrity Race Horse Owners
We’re used to seeing the Hollywood elite as spectators for some of Thoroughbred racing’s biggest days, but there are a few involved behind the scenes as well. Here are my Top 3, past and present. (more…)
Breaking Through Barriers: The First Ladies of Eventing
Two women, one American and one British, helped destroy the cliche that eventing was too tough a sport for the fairer sex: Lana du Pont Wright and Sheila Willcox. (more…)