DeAnn Sloan
2020 Horse Nation Gallop Poll: Tell Us About Yourself!
“Gallop poll,” hahaha. Get it? Bad puns aside, it’s time for the smart, good-looking citizens of Horse Nation to stand up and be counted.
Lessons Learned: Stable View Déjà Vu
Don’t forget your bit check!
Tuesday Video: Eating and Jumping
Sometimes you’re just too hungry to wait until after your ride… (more…)
The West Rising: Eventing Opportunities in California
Kim Miller takes a look at Area VI’s unique offerings and the ample opportunities to prepare, perfect and party! (more…)
Best of EN: Must Pass PPE
“The solution is not black and white, not an either/or. The pre-purchase exam is a good thing and we encourage them, but it does not remove the responsibility of horsemanship and management from the buyer and trainers surrounding the horse.” (more…)
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Turmeric, Devil’s Claw & Equine Stomach Health
SmartPak is dedicated to horse health — it’s at the core of everything they do. In this segment, they focus on how turmeric and devil’s claw affect horse gut health. (more…)
Watch the Friday Night Stars Freestyle Live Stream
Whatcha doing tonight? Tune in to the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival Grand Prix Freestyle CDI-W. Coverage begins at 7 p.m.
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Jonathan Stettin
Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. This week we recognize Jonathan Stettin, who won the inaugural Handicapping for Horses Tournament and donated his prize money to the TAA.
Best of JN: An Unusual Fashion Show
Check out this, er, unique fashion show. (more…)
#TGIF, by Flexible Fit Equestrian, USA: Friday Feelings
May we all be as loved and content as this horse. (more…)
10 (More) Life Lessons From Horses
If you haven’t learned something from a horse, you probably haven’t spent much time with one. (more…)
Thursday Video: Movement From the Inside out
We love watching how a horse and rider move — from the inside to the outside!
Performance of the Week: Denis Lynch
Congratulations to Denis Lynch and GC Chopin’s Bushi for their victory in Leipzig.
An Old Horse’s Dream
“Maybe old horses, just like old dogs and even old people, don’t want to be forgotten or tucked away. They want to be part of a family. They want to be useful and needed.”
Top Winter Hoof & Leg Care Brought to You by Banixx
Winter can be tough on hooves and legs. These tips from our sister site, Eventing Nation, can help you keep your horse’s feet and legs in good condition throughout the colder months.
#goriding Grams of the Week
Another week of horse life, rounded up in your images.
Putting a Positive Spin on a Bad Session
Not all training and riding days are going to go how we plan — welcome to life with horses. However, we can use those not-so-great days to end on a positive note and still build on what we are working on with our horses.
HN Quiz: Which Horse Movie Should You Watch?
Looking for just the right horse flick? Take this quiz!
Cognitive Dissonance: Why Horse People Have Such Strong Opinions
Callie King explores why it can be so difficult for people to change — even if that change means positive strides for them and their horses.
Healthy Bars
While a common toast may be “To your health,” it isn’t often we see these two words together. There are, however, hopefully healthy bars in your life: your horse’s. In this excerpt from The Essential Hoof Book, authors Susan Kauffmann and Christina Cline explain how to best manage the health and care of the bars of the hoof. (more…)
