#horsenation: Weekly Instagram Round-Up

March 2, 2015Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#INSTAGRAMLeave a comment

This week: mud in Horse Nation! Horses getting baths! Spring must be coming! (more…)

The Cuteness Continues: 23 MORE Reader-Submitted Photos of Kids & Horses

March 2, 2015Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#24 HOUR PHOTO CHALLENGELeave a comment

Last week’s 24-hour photo challenge (topic: kids and horses) received such an overwhelming response that we had to add a second collection! (more…)

Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak: The Solstice Winter Boot

March 2, 2015Kristen KovatchSponsored#SMARTPAK, #SMARTPAK FASHIONLeave a comment

Stylish, tough, cozy and ON SALE NOW! (more…)

Through the Wilderness: The National Outdoor Leadership School Horsepacking Program

February 27, 2015Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#HORSEPACKING, Trail RidingLeave a comment

Through this innovative program, students can learn how to pack a string–but there’s so much more to learn. (more…)

Equine Harmony, the Fun (& Slightly Ridiculous) New Way to Sell Horses

February 27, 2015Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#EQUESTRIAN PROBLEMS, #HORSE LIFELeave a comment

Gone are the days of browsing Facebook groups and equine databases… let Equine Harmony be your matchmaker. Here’s the scoop on this brilliant new site, straight from the horse’s mouth — literally. (more…)

Friday Standing Ovation: JustWorld International

February 27, 2015Kristen KovatchSponsored#OVATION RIDINGLeave a comment

Each Friday HN teams up with Ovation Riding to spotlight an individual or organization that is going good work in the horse world. This week we salute JustWorld International. (more…)

16 Reader-Submitted Kids & Horses

February 26, 2015Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#24 HOUR PHOTO CHALLENGELeave a comment

Nothing warms the heart in winter like seeing the relationship between kids and horses. (more…)

2015 Longines Global Champions Tour Coming to the US

February 25, 2015Kristen KovatchKristen KovatchShow jumpingLeave a comment

And you can get tickets for FREE!
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SpectraVET Performance of the Week: Chayni Chamberlain

February 25, 2015Kristen KovatchSponsored#SPECTRAVETLeave a comment

This tiny 9-year-old girl beat over 100 seasoned barrel racers in The American rodeo semi-finals this weekend. (more…)

7 Times Draft Horses Saved Us From Winter

February 25, 2015Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#DRAFT HORSESLeave a comment

When you’re stuck in the snow, there’s only one kind of horsepower that can help you–actual horsepower. (more…)

Equestrians Anonymous: This Week’s Top 5 from the Forums

February 25, 2015Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#EQUESTRIANS ANONYMOUSLeave a comment

We’ll bring you the five best conversations from our forums each week. Check out Equestrians Anonymous and let your voice be heard! (more…)

These Kids Designed the World’s First Equine Periscope

February 25, 2015Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#WATCH THISLeave a comment

It’s called the ‘Pedroscope,’ and allows the barn’s Shetland to see out into the stable yard. Yep, it’s real. (more…)

Tuesday Video from Dubarry: Indoor Cattle Drive?

February 24, 2015Kristen KovatchSponsored#DUBARRYLeave a comment

Or, more specifically, “indoor mountain trail cattle drive.” Yes, you read that correctly–INDOOR mountain trail, plus cows. Check out this ultimate challenge! (more…)

Weekly Instagram Round-Up

February 23, 2015Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#INSTAGRAMLeave a comment

This week: we coin the tag #wintermakesuscrazy.

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Clovis Crane: Racehorses & Rodeo

February 20, 2015Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#HORSE RACING, #rodeoLeave a comment

I don’t think I’ve ever used those words in the same sentence before…but for Clovis Crane of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, that’s life. (more…)

Friday Standing Ovation: Triple H Miniature Horse Rescue

February 20, 2015Kristen KovatchSponsored#OVATION RIDINGLeave a comment

Each Friday HN teams up with Ovation Riding to spotlight an individual or organization that is doing good work in the horse world. This week we salute Triple H Miniature Horse Rescue. (more…)

#TBT: 7 Draft-Powered Implements You Never Knew You Needed

February 19, 2015Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#DRAFT HORSESLeave a comment

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The Five Stages of an Equestrian Winter

February 19, 2015Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#EQUESTRIANPROBLEMSLeave a comment

With more snow and cold forecasted for a large part of the country, the only thing going for us is that we’re all going through it together. (more…)

7 More Things That Come Home With You from the Barn

February 18, 2015Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#HORSE LIFELeave a comment

Hey, what’s that in your pocket? (more…)

SpectraVET Performance of the Week: Victoria Colvin and Ovation

February 18, 2015Kristen KovatchSponsored#SPECTRAVETLeave a comment

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Equestrians Anonymous: This Week’s Top 5 from the Forums

February 18, 2015Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#EQUESTRIANS ANONYMOUSLeave a comment

We’ll bring you the five best conversations from our forums each week. Check out Equestrians Anonymous and let your voice be heard! (more…)

Wednesday Helmet Cam, Presented by World Equestrian Brands: Going Down the Fence

February 18, 2015Kristen KovatchSponsored#WEBLeave a comment

Are you lacking a good cow horse? Ride along with NRCHA Pro Jake Telford of Caldwell, Idaho as he takes a steer down the fence — you’re going to want to grab some mane for this one! (more…)

A Day In the Glamorous *Cough* Life of a Farrier

February 17, 2015Kristen KovatchContributor#farriersLeave a comment

Jeremiah Kemp of Eagle Ridge Farrier Service walks us though a typical day’s work at the anvil.

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Tuesday Video From Dubarry: Tristan the Wonder Horse Loves Cavaletti

February 17, 2015Kristen KovatchSponsored#DUBARRYLeave a comment

The layout of these poles, which resembles a game of Pick-up Sticks, is almost as impressive as the horse himself. (more…)

Nelson and Blueskin: The First Horses of the United States

February 16, 2015Kristen KovatchKristen KovatchHorses in HistoryLeave a comment

In honor of President’s Day, learn more about the two horses who carried George Washington safely through the American Revolution.

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