DeAnn Sloan

E.L.V.E.S. Are Keeping Reindeer Ready to Fly This Christmas Eve

December 24, 2019DeAnn SloanDeAnn Long Sloan#CHRISTMAS, #holidays, ReindeerComments Off

Are you worried about Santa’s reindeer on their longest work night of the year? Have no fear! E.L.V.E.S. are standing by to address your concerns and make sure our favorite reindeer stay happy and healthy throughout the night.

Taking Baby Steps Back to Work

December 24, 2019DeAnn SloanNicole Cammuso#HORSE TRAINING, Liberty, NC Equine, Positive reinforcementComments Off

Starting a new training program can be daunting, but the rewards can be satisfying and immense — even in the beginning. Nicole shows the progress she and Bugatti have made in the early stages of the new training program. (more…)

Kentucky Performance Products: ‘Oh Crap’ Monday

December 23, 2019DeAnn SloanSponsored#HAPPY HOLIDAYS, #KENTUCKY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, #OH CRAP, #OH CRAP MONDAYComments Off

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SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Stuff Riders Say on Christmas (or Hanukkah, or Birthdays, or…)

December 23, 2019DeAnn SloanSponsored#HAPPY HOLIDAYS, #SMARTPAKComments Off

It’s that time of year when nearly every gift giver you know gets you something horse related — something for which you didn’t ask, so you’re left coming up with an appropriate response. (more…)

Kentucky Performance Products: Horse Vital Signs, Part 4

December 22, 2019DeAnn SloanSponsored#HORSE HEALTH, #KENTUCKY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, #VITAL SIGNSComments Off

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Best of JN: 5 Questions Your Extended Family Is Guaranteed to Ask This Holiday Season

December 20, 2019DeAnn SloanMeagan DeLisle#BEST OF JUMPER NATION, #family, #FUNNY, #HOLIDAYComments Off

Holidays are a time for spending time with those we love and being grateful for what we have. They are also a time for our relatives to ask us awkward questions about what we do with our horses.

Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Kentucky Horse Council

December 20, 2019DeAnn SloanPress Release, Sponsored#OVATION RIDING, #STANDING OVATION, ScholarshipComments Off

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Weekend Wellness: The Most Famous Reindeer

December 20, 2019DeAnn SloanDeAnn Long Sloan#HORSE HEALTH, #WEEKEND WELLNESS, Equine Fitness, Equine Treadmill, PurdueComments Off

Staying in good enough shape to deliver presents to millions of children on Christmas Eve can be hard, but this “reindeer” knows how to prepare.

#TGIF, by Flexible Fit Equestrian USA: Dashing Through the Snow

December 20, 2019DeAnn SloanSponsored#FLEXIBLE FIT EQUESTRIAN, #snow, #TGIFComments Off

Thursday Video: Giraffe Gallop?

December 19, 2019DeAnn SloanDeAnn Long Sloan#THURSDAY VIDEO, giraffeComments Off

Oh, you know, just galloping along with a giraffe…

Kill Pen to Queen: The Shelby Story

December 18, 2019DeAnn SloanNicole Cammuso#HEARTWARMING, #Kill Pen, #RESCUEComments Off

Shelby’s “willingness to do anything I ever asked of her was her gift to me for the compassion I showed her by letting her be a horse and by appreciating her for what she was.”

Happy Holiday Horse Video from the EQUUS Film and Arts Festival

December 18, 2019DeAnn SloanCandace Wade#HAPPY HOLIDAYS, Holiday traditions, Teddy the ShetlandComments Off

Are you looking for a light-heated and heartwarming break from the push to get ready for the holidays? If so, this may be exactly what you need — Teddy the Shetland and his recreation of our favorite holiday films.

Tidbits from Banixx: Clipping Tips #2 — Ways to Avoid a Calamity in Clipping

December 17, 2019DeAnn SloanShellie Sommerson#BODY CLIPPING, BanixxComments Off

‘Tis the season for clipping! Shellie Sommerson shares tips for a successful clip job.

#goriding Grams of the Week

December 17, 2019DeAnn SloanReader Submission#GRAM OF THE DAY, #GRAMS OF THE WEEK, #INSTAGRAM, #LATERGRAMComments Off

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

#TBT: 10 People Who Make More Than Horse Professionals

December 16, 2019DeAnn SloanAshley Francese#FUNNY, #HORSE POOR, #HORSE TRAINING, #TBTComments Off

Horse professionals aren’t in it for the money, which is probably a good thing. Long hours, demanding clients, testy horses and little pay — it’s all part of the job. Here is a tongue-in-cheek look at some folks who likely make more than horse professionals.

Kentucky Performance Products: ‘Oh Crap’ Monday

December 16, 2019DeAnn SloanSponsored#HAPPY HOLIDAYS, #KENTUCKY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, #OH CRAP, #OH CRAP MONDAYComments Off

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SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Super Easy Holiday Horse Treats Recipe

December 16, 2019DeAnn SloanSponsored#HAPPY HOLIDAYS, #SMARTPAK, Horse treatsComments Off

For this holiday season, we thought we would bring back this video so you can whip up some treats for your equine pals — or for your human pals with their own horses!

Kentucky Performance Products: Electrolyte Use in Fall and Winter

December 15, 2019DeAnn SloanSponsored#ELECTROLYTES, #KENTUCKY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTSComments Off

Do you need to continue to offer electrolytes in the “off” season? See what Kentucky Performance Products has to say on the subject.

HN Christmas Carols: ‘All I Want for Christmas Is a Standardbred’

December 13, 2019DeAnn SloanAshley Francese#CAROLS, #STANDARDBREDSComments Off

Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: The Western Thoroughbred

December 13, 2019DeAnn SloanSponsored#HORSE HEALTH, #OVATION RIDING, #STANDING OVATION, The Western ThoroughbredComments Off

Every Friday, Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to spotlight those doing good work in the horse world. Today we recognize The Western Thoroughbred, a grassroots organization that is taking a firm stance on equine care and nutrition.

Best of JN: The 12 Equestrian Pains of Christmas

December 13, 2019DeAnn SloanContributor#CAROLS, Best of JN, Equestrian HumorComments Off

Here’s a funny and unfortunately accurate account of the equestrian pains of Christmas.

#TGIF, by Flexible Fit Equestrian: Free Fallin’

December 13, 2019DeAnn SloanSponsored#FLEXIBLE FIT EQUESTRIAN, #TGIF, Tom PettyComments Off

Jimmy Fallon and Kevin Bacon sing an anthem to horse girls everywhere.

I Got It From My Mother

December 12, 2019DeAnn SloanReader Submission#LoveLanguages, #THE HORSES WE LOVEComments Off

“Only now, in hindsight, do I realize how blessed I was to have shared my childhood with horses and with a mother who cared enough to bring this blessing into my life.”

WINNIE Winners in the Horse Nation Stable

December 12, 2019DeAnn SloanCandace WadeEQUUS Film and Arts Fest, WINNIE AwardsComments Off

Two Horse Nation writers earned WINNIE Awards at this years EQUUS Film and Arts Festival.

Thursday Video: More Git Up

December 12, 2019DeAnn SloanDeAnn Long Sloan#GIT UP CHALLENGE, #THURSDAY VIDEO, LibertyComments Off

Here’s an at Liberty take on the Git Up Challenge.