DeAnn Sloan
3 Tips for Keeping Horses Clean in Cold Weather, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products
If keeping on top of your horse’s grooming is one of your New Year’s resolutions going into 2024, here are a few tricks you need to know. (more…)
2023 Readers’ Choice Awards: Story of the Year
Horse Nation likes to keep you interested in as many ways as possible — from lists to advice to op-eds, we have it all! Take a look back at our eight most popular pieces and pick your favorite in our poll.
2023 Readers’ Choice Awards: Etalon DX Fantasy Farm of the Year
One of our favorite columns is Fantasy Farm Friday. After all, who doesn’t love a dream-worthy equestrian estate? Now it’s time to choose your favorite. (more…)
2023 Readers’ Choice Awards: Zoetis Funniest Piece of the Year
Here at Horse Nation, we like to keep you laughing when you read. Now it’s time for you to decide which horsey humor article entertained you the most in 2023. Vote now!
2023 Readers’ Choice Awards: Breeches.com Photo Challenge Gallery of the Year
Enjoy a little eye candy as we reflect on the best Photo Challenge Galleries of 2023 — and vote for your favorite!
2023 Readers’ Choice Awards: SmartPak Best Series of the Year
At Horse Nation we work hard to keep our readers informed, entertained and inspired all year long. In 2023, our staff and contributors penned regular or semi-regular columns on a variety of subjects near and dear to their hearts. Which one was your favorite?
2023 Readers’ Choice Awards: Idea of Order Cartoon of the Year
The Idea of Order has been keeping us in stitches for years at Horse Nation with its brilliantly witty take on horse life. There were a series of hits this year — which one was your favorite?
2023 Readers’ Choice Awards: ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Year
Monday is already the crappiest day of the week and almost every week we make it official by bringing you an “Oh Crap” moment. Now it’s time for you to choose which of these is the top “Oh Crap” of 2023.
2023 Readers’ Choice Awards: Kentucky Performance Products Video of the Year
The year that was… in video form! Check out our most popular videos of 2023 and vote for your favorite of the year.
#goriding Grams of the Week
Another week (or so!) of horse life, rounded up in your images. (more…)
SmartPak Christmas Morning(ish) Feed
Merry Christmas from all of us at Horse Nation, and our friends at SmartPak! Have yourself a merry little Christmas laugh with this classic “Stuff Riders Say… On Christmas.”
Managing the Energy Crisis (in Horses), Presented by Kentucky Performance Products
As pastures wane in the colder months, many horses begin facing a calorie deficit. Here are some ways to manage that deficit and keep your horses in top shape through the winter. (more…)
Fantasy Farm Friday: 137 Acres in the Lone Star State
These 137 acres are available and an equestrian’s dream … if you’ve got a little under $6M to invest. (more…)
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: 15 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Your Barn Buddies
With the holidays sneaking up on us with surprising speed, the gift-giving season is here! So make sure you have some great stocking-stuffer ideas for your barn family. (more…)
When Is It Too Cold to Bathe Your Horse? Presented by Kentucky Performance Products
At what temperature do you stop bathing your horse? Here’s some great information on critical temperature for horses. (more…)
Patterns for the Weekend: Cloverleaf Drill
This drill commonly is used with barrel horses, but it’s great for all horses. (more…)
NFR Barrel Racing Recap: Rounds 5 – 7
Rounds 5 through 7 of the 65th Annual National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge took place over the past two days and some new champions have emerged in barrel racing. (more…)
NFR Barrel Racing Recap: Through Round 4
The 65th Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge kicked off late last week in Las Vegas. The competitors have completed Round 4. Here’s the barrel racing recap up to this point. (more…)
#goriding Grams of the Week
Another week of horse life, rounded up in your images.
‘Oh Crap’ Monday: Burnin’ Ring of Fire
Well, if THIS isn’t an oh crap moment, nothing is. (more…)
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Chiropractic Care For Your Horse
How often does your horse get Equine Chiropractic Care? How often SHOULD horses get Equine Chiropractic Care? Read more about the benefits of chiropractic care for your horse and how to know if your horse needs it here:
Weekend Wellness: Winter Vitamin E Deficiency, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products
Vitamin E is essential for all horses. Whether or not your horse is getting enough always is a question, but this becomes especially true during the winter months when most horses are getting preserved forage. Read on for more: (more…)
A Note on Business and Friendship in the Horse World
Navigating the line between business and friendship is difficult, and always has been. That seems to be amplified in the horse world where, for many of us, our business is tied so closely to who we are and what we love. (more…)
