DeAnn Sloan
Stories of Standardbreds, Part II: Trouble
One Standardbred’s stall was labeled, “Don’t Ride Me. I am Trouble.” Fortunately, he proved to be anything but. Meet Trouble.
#goriding Grams of the Week
Another week of horse life, rounded up in your images. (more…)
8 Lessons From a ‘Bad’ Boarding Barn
Boarding at a “bad” barn can be devastating to your horse, your mental state and your bond with your horse. However, there are lessons to be learned from it. Here’s what my experience taught me.
Kentucky Performance Products: ‘Oh Crap’ Monday
Monday is already the crappiest day of the week, so it only makes sense that we make things official. Here’s our latest “oh crap” moment.
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Ask the Equine Nutritionist, Feeding Your New Horse Grain
Did you get a new horse? Are you wondering about the best way to go about feeding it? SmartPak can help with this segment of Ask the Equine Nutritionist.
Kentucky Performance Products: Be Sure to Smile and Breathe When You Ride
Do you and your horse get tense going into the ring. This pro-tip from Reese Koffler-Stanfield can help you get over it by encouraging you to remember to smile.
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: ASPCA
Every Friday, Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to spotlight an individual or organization doing good work in the horse world. Today, we recognize ASPCA and its dedication to rehabilitating and retraining retired racehorses.
Best of JN: Prepping for Pony Finals, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products
As the USEF Pony Finals draw near, here is a glimpse of how preparation is going for Jumper Nation readers.
Weekend Wellness: Diagnosing Lameness in the Foot with Evention TV
Did your horse just take a wrong step or is he off? If he is off, is it in the hoof or up higher? These are the questions that keep us up at night. Horse Nation and Evention TV can help!
#TGIF, by Flexible Fit Equestrian: Assateague Ponies Enjoying the Beach
These ponies know how to stay cool in the warm summer months. (more…)
Light Bulb Moments: Kristen & Geoffrey
“Those game-changing moments are the most amazing feeling and they are what make all the struggles and frustrations worth it. You just have to work hard, be determined and wait for them to come.” (more…)
Thursday Video: The Git Up Challenge
Representatives from the Pennsylvania horse racing industry are getting down in the Git Up Challenge.
#TBT: Putting the PPE in Perspective
Pre-purchase exams can be a valuable tool in determining whether or not you should move forward with the purchase of a horse. However, viewing them with proper perspective is vital to making the right decision.
Performance of the Week: Jordan Jo Fabrizio
In the FIRST-EVER women’s breakaway roping event at the Cheyenne Frontier Days, Jordan Jo Fabrizio wins it with a 4.18-second-run.
Stories of Standardbreds, Part I: Matt and Artie
After falling in love with the breed and wondering how she could do more to promote them, Ashley Francese tells the stories of some of the wonderful Standardbreds she has encountered.
#goriding Grams of the Week
Another week of horse life, rounded up in your images.
Lessons Learned: A Third I Didn’t Deserve
In this week’s Lessons Learned, Ainsley Jacobs grapples with a disappointing ride and an outcome she didn’t expect.
Horse Nation Says Its Goodbye to Managing Editor, Kristen Kovatch Bentley
Horse Nation wishes editor Kristen Kovatch Bentley well as she takes on a new role with the Retired Racehorse Project.
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Kentucky Performance Products: ‘Oh Crap’ Monday
Monday is already the crappiest day of the week, so it only makes sense that we make things official. Here’s our latest “oh crap” moment.
Smartpak Monday Morning Feed: Does Your Saddle Fit?
Find out how your saddle can affect your horse with SmartPak’s latest video on saddle fitting.
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Kentucky Performance Products: Take Good Care of Your Trailer and It Will Take Good Care of You
Trailers are pivotal in getting your horse from point A to point B. Therefore, make sure you keep yours in good condition to transport your horse safely.
Set-Jetting From the Saddle
If you’ve ever wanted to visit the sites of your favorite movies from the back of a horse, Tony Daly offers this definitive guide of where to go.
Weekend Wellness: Sportz-Vibe Massage Therapy Blanket Product Review
For this week’s Weekend Wellness, we bring you this flashback Friday product review from Eventing Nation. Be well, Horse Nation.
