DeAnn Sloan

12 #EquestrianProblems According to Twitter… and Instagram

January 29, 2020DeAnn SloanDeAnn Long Sloan#EQUESTRIANPROBLEMS, #TWITTERComments Off

Because brevity will always be the soul of wit.

#goriding Grams of the Week

January 28, 2020DeAnn SloanReader Submission#GRAM OF THE DAY, #GRAMS OF THE WEEK, #INSTAGRAM, #LATERGRAMComments Off

Another week of horse life, rounded up in your images.

2020 Horse Nation Gallop Poll: Tell Us About Yourself!

January 28, 2020DeAnn SloanDeAnn Long Sloan#POLLComments Off

“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

January 28, 2020DeAnn SloanAinsley Jacobs#EVENTING, #LESSONS LEARNEDComments Off

Don’t forget your bit check!

Tuesday Video: Eating and Jumping

January 28, 2020DeAnn SloanDeAnn Long SloanTuesday VideoComments Off

Sometimes you’re just too hungry to wait until after your ride… (more…)

The West Rising: Eventing Opportunities in California

January 27, 2020DeAnn SloanContributor#EVENTINGComments Off

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

January 27, 2020DeAnn SloanContributor#PPE, Best of ENComments Off

“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…)

Kentucky Performance Products: ‘Oh Crap’ Monday

January 27, 2020DeAnn SloanSponsored#KENTUCKY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, #OH CRAP, #OH CRAP MONDAYComments Off

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SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Turmeric, Devil’s Claw & Equine Stomach Health

January 27, 2020DeAnn SloanSponsored#SMARTPAK, Devil's Claw, Gut health, TurmericComments Off

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…)

Kentucky Performance Products: Organic Selenium

January 26, 2020DeAnn SloanSponsored#EQUINE NUTRITION, #KENTUCKY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, SeleniumComments Off

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Watch the Friday Night Stars Freestyle Live Stream

January 24, 2020DeAnn SloanDeAnn Long SloanDRESSAGEComments Off

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

January 24, 2020DeAnn SloanUncategorized#STANDING OVATION, Thoroughbred Aftercare AllianceComments Off

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.

Weekend Wellness: What Does the Ranitidine Recall Mean for Horses?

January 24, 2020DeAnn SloanPress Release#WEEKEND WELLNESS, Gut health, UlcersComments Off

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Best of JN: An Unusual Fashion Show

January 24, 2020DeAnn SloanMeagan DeLisle#BEST OF JUMPER NATION, Equestrian HumorComments Off

Check out this, er, unique fashion show. (more…)

#TGIF, by Flexible Fit Equestrian, USA: Friday Feelings

January 24, 2020DeAnn SloanSponsored#FLEXIBLE FIT EQUESTRIAN, #TGIFComments Off

May we all be as loved and content as this horse. (more…)

10 (More) Life Lessons From Horses

January 23, 2020DeAnn SloanDeAnn Long Sloan#LISTSComments Off

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

January 23, 2020DeAnn SloanDeAnn Long Sloan#THURSDAY VIDEOComments Off

We love watching how a horse and rider move — from the inside to the outside!

Performance of the Week: Denis Lynch

January 22, 2020DeAnn SloanDeAnn Long Sloan#JUMPING, Performance of the WeekComments Off

Congratulations to Denis Lynch and GC Chopin’s Bushi for their victory in Leipzig.

An Old Horse’s Dream

January 22, 2020DeAnn SloanContributor, Reader Submission#seniorhorseComments Off

“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

January 22, 2020DeAnn SloanShellie SommersonComments Off

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

January 21, 2020DeAnn SloanUncategorized#GRAM OF THE DAY, #GRAMS OF THE WEEK, #INSTAGRAM, #LATERGRAMComments Off

Another week of horse life, rounded up in your images.

Putting a Positive Spin on a Bad Session

January 21, 2020DeAnn SloanNicole Cammuso#HORSE TRAININGComments Off

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?

January 21, 2020DeAnn SloanAshley Francese#HORSE MOVIES, #QUIZComments Off

Looking for just the right horse flick? Take this quiz!

Cognitive Dissonance: Why Horse People Have Such Strong Opinions

January 20, 2020DeAnn SloanContributor#TRAINING, Cognitive Dissonance, Mental TrainingComments Off

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

January 20, 2020DeAnn SloanContributorBook excerpt, Trafalgar SquareComments Off

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…)