It’s nearly Valentine’s Day, Horse Nation. What better way to celebrate the holiday (?) than with some matchy-match sets that will make your heart skip a beat? Knowing that tack and riding apparel are what our readers reallywant, we’ve got these suggestions for you: (more…)
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. If you’re one of the lucky few to be the significant other of an equestrian, you know that shopping can be a bit… daunting. So here are 12 things your equestrian really wants. (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…)
At the end of last year, TLC shared this video from My Strange Addiction. In it, we meet Nicole, a woman whose passion is pony play. There’s a lot to unpack here, but at the end of the day, you do you, man… (more…)
As every horse owner knows, when our modern conveniences fail us, it’ll be those of us who can jump on or hitch up a horse who can save the day. Budweiser knows that, too. Check out the Super Bowl LVIII commercial and its appreciation of Old School Delivery. (more…)
For some horses and horse owners, it can be easy to write off medical problems as “just the way the horse is.” However, in many instances, these behaviors are medical warning signs. Here are three signs you shouldn’t ignore: (more…)
It’s nearly the weekend. If you’re not preparing to ride — or if you’re planning what to do when you’re not riding — check out these five must-reads for 2024. (more…)
Even the very best practice the basics every day — and Pippa Funnell is no exception! Check out her set-up to work on flatwork, jumping, and your own position and balance all at once:
Whether you’re worried about them over winter or just want to make sure you’re doing everything you can to give your horse a happy life, there are plenty of ways you can bring joy to your equine friend. Here, the experts at Horse & Country share their advice for keeping horses happy throughout the year.
DeAnn SloanSponsored#LISTS, #SMARTPAKComments Off on SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: 23 Things You Can Do To Change Your Horse’s Life Right Now
We know you love your horses … and we know that you’d do anything to make their lives better. The good news is there are a number of easy ways to improve your horse’s life RIGHT NOW. Check out these tips: (more…)
There are so many weird things out there — especially when it comes to horses and people who… aren’t horse people. So we’ve compiled a list of a few of them. Check it out! (more…)
“Somehow, seeing those white strands helped me to understand that my horse is aging. My beautiful, sassy, occasionally high maintenance dance partner is getting older. I’ll admit, this small seemingly silly realization sent me into a bit of a spiral for a few days.” (more…)
DeAnn SloanSponsored#BITS, #SMARTPAKComments Off on SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Materials & Purposes of Western Bits and How They Work in Your Horse’s Mouth
There are so many choices when it comes to bits — from materials to mouthpieces to shape … the list goes on. (more…)
Imagine buying a foal advertised as a Shire x Thoroughbred cross – only to find out, nearly two decades later, that he’s actually a well-bred Connemara cross. Quite a difference, but that’s exactly what happened to Liz Hill of Nashville, TN.