“I learned how to get creative, how to find unique shots, and how to capture emotion in a single moment. I also learned patience by dealing with light changes, horses that seem to always be in motion, and the fact that horses never quite pose the way you’re hoping they will. I also discovered that those unexpected poses are often the best.” (more…)
“One can only flail for so long though. Endless rounds of shoveling, ice breaking, barn cleaning for ungrateful wretches my beloved equines take their toll. Books remain unread and cookies are not made.” (more…)
“I leaned down to really get into a face rub, and she closed her eyes blissfully. When my fingers were coated in hair and dirt, I stopped and asked again for her to step forward. She just looked at me. And that’s when I realized she said no. Not today.” (more…)
This year’s Mongol Derby winners are USA’s Deirdre Griffith and South Africa’s Willemien Jooste.Gillian Warner was able to catch up with them after they crossed the finish line. (more…)
Nine finalists have made it through to Round Two in our 2022 Horse Nation Blogger Contest! Get to know them here and be on the lookout for their Round One submissions throughout the week.
This set of exercises offers a great way to keep your horse from rushing and anticipating what’s coming next, help them maintain rhythm, and assist with flexibility and tight turns. (more…)
If you’re looking to up your therapy/rehab game, don’t miss Horseware Ireland’s Ice-Vibe® therapeutic horse boots. They combine the benefits of cooling with massage therapy. And, horses just like them. (more…)
As if we needed one more thing to worry us at night, here’s a sobering fact. Colonic ulcers — or hind gut ulcers — are different than gastric ulcers, and 44% of nonperformance and 65% of performance horses have got them. Learn more: (more…)
Horse Nation is in the midst of accepting entries for its third ever blogger contest. Thinking of entering? Here are some tips to help you succeed. (more…)
Lexington showed up in force to show its support for OTTBs at last weekend’s The Real Rider Cup, raising over $90,000 for Thoroughbred aftercare. Next stop for this super series: Fair Hill!
In this excerpt from her new book Essential Horse Speak: Continuing the Conversation, Horse Speak founder Sharon Wilsie explains what we really mean by “feel” when it comes to our horses and how we can improve it in ourselves. (more…)
Nonprofit animal welfare groups launch watchdog microsite to track implementation of federal anti-doping law, expressing concerns that U.S. Anti-Doping Agency has no role in oversight. (more…)
