It’s Small Business Saturday, and we love to support small businesses. So check out these 14 women- and minority-owned companies to support today. (more…)
We’re so happy to witness another year and another moment to give thanks. Even amid the turmoil that has marked our recent history, we have much to be thankful for. The Horse Nation staff takes a moment to say a thank-you on Thanksgiving to the important people and horses in their lives. (more…)
Our very own Ponydad, Thomas Pelle Veng, is still being schooled on a daily basis. Today he discusses the Ponydad School courses as well as his progress.
DeAnn SloanEma KlugmanBest of JNComments Off on Best of JN: Wordsmiths, Hamster Wheels, and Workaholics — Horses and Graduate School, Part V
“We have to ask ourselves two questions about this hamster wheel—one, why are we running so fast, and two, are we even on the right hamster wheel?” (more…)
DeAnn SloanSponsored#WEBINAR, HaygainComments Off on Free Webinar: Evidence Is Everything in Sport Horse Evaluation, Performance & Longevity
If you want to learn more about evidence-based approaches to equine athlete selection, development, performance and management, take check out this FREE webinar tomorrow. (more…)
“I’m learning to move sideways. I had never thought of it as an option before—to step aside because one path isn’t working rather than trying to trudge ahead at all costs.” (more…)
If you’ve ever had a horse on long-term stall rest, you know that keeping its brain busy (and its feet slow) can be a challenge. This week, SmartPaker Jessica Davis discusses her approaches to minimizing stall rest stress. (more…)
Barn cats can be the life of the barn. From providing companionship and entertainment to keeping away pests, what would we do without them? In return, we need to make sure we are caring for them like we do our other animals. Follow these eight tips to help your barn cats thrive. (more…)
“I cannot definitively say that if I had done X or Y differently, we would have had a different result. There is no way to know. What I do know is that if something didn’t work, you have to change it the next time.” (more…)
Having a horse choke is one of the more frightening situations a horse owner can face. Here are some preventative measures you can take to keep your horse from choking. (more…)
“I have used this event to set goals for myself and it has kept me on track to push for that 1% improvement every ride. I was struggling to even make time to ride prior to setting these goals. I want to express my gratitude for their commitment to such a noble cause — repurposing these animals who are filled with incredible hearts.” (more…)
