Working cow horse is one of the fastest-growing disciplines out there. But what’s it really like to go down the fence? (more…)
Kristen Kovatch
SpectraVET Performance of the Week: Jason Vanlandingham and Not Ruf At All
The richest NRHA Derby in history crowned a new victor on Saturday night in Oklahoma City after an exciting and suspenseful final round. (more…)
Gandalf’s Horse For Sale in New Zealand
Make an offer and you could take home the ultimate piece of movie magic! Gandalf’s mount from The Hobbit parts II and III, “Draysill,” is for sale. (more…)
Find Your Stablemate on These 3 Equestrian Dating Sites
Looking for your perfect trail companion/stablemate/barn buddy? (And for once we’re not actually talking about horses…) (more…)
Casey Deary and Americasnextgunmodel Lead NRHA Derby
The richest reining show of the year is taking place right now in Oklahoma City, where more than 1,000 entries compete for over $900K in payouts. (more…)
6 More Questions Asked by Non-Horsey People
Another round of those questions you just can’t wait to answer… again. Includes reader comments from Part I! (more…)
3 Essential Equestrian Job Databases
Looking to launch your career in the equestrian industry but not sure where to start? Check out these three online equestrian job listings to get ahead of the competition. (more…)
Let’s Discuss: California Chrome’s Loss, As Explained By Sports Psychology
A San Francisco doctor believes that California Chrome lost the Belmont due to a losing state of mind. What do you think? (more…)
Take a Drive at Acadia National Park
For driving enthusiasts, there’s a summer destination for you and your horse(s) — check out Acadia National Park’s carriage trails in Maine. (more…)
Friday Standing Ovation: The Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club
Each week we applaud an individual or organization that is doing good work in the horse world. Meet this week’s Philly-based honoree. (more…)
The 6 Best Questions Asked By Non-Horsey People
We love when our non-horsey friends and family take an interest in our all-consuming passions. Until they ask us one of these… (more…)
Topsail Whiz is the NRHA’s First 10 Million Dollar Sire
Just when we come to terms with the fact that it’s impossible to make money in the horse industry, Topsail Whiz blows everyone out of the water. (more…)
Mackinac: Michigan’s Horsepowered Island
If you’ve ever wondered what it was like when the horse-drawn carriage ruled the streets, Michigan’s Mackinac Island is your next destination. (more…)
Little Horse, Big Job: Minis as Guide Animals
Miniature horses have been recently touted as great therapy animals — but they’re also increasingly in use as guides for the blind. (more…)
The Horse Nation Music Video Awards
From the bizarre to the beautiful, the meaningless to the metaphorical, we’ve rounded up our favorite samples of horses in music videos for your viewing pleasure. (more…)
7 Riding Vacations You Need to Take This Summer
Forget the dude ranches and one-horse-fits-all beach rides — these vacations are designed to challenge equestrians of all disciplines, all around the world. (more…)
Tweet for OTTBs: #RideWithRosie
In case you needed another reason to root for Rosie Napravnik, check out her new fundraising campaign produced by her sponsors Wild Turkey. (more…)
3 Larger-than-Life Equine Sculptures
We all know the horse is a work of art–but some sculptors took that knowledge and built on it. And we mean built BIG. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation: Old Friends
Each week we give a Standing Ovation to an individual or organization that is working to make a difference in the horse world. Today we honor Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Center. (more…)
NRHA Debuts New Adaptive Reining Class
Spearheaded by affiliate Florida Reining Horse Association, the NRHA has debuted a new adaptive reining class allowing riders with physical and mental disabilities to excel in the sport. (more…)
California Chrome’s Lucky Typo
Thoroughbred racing has always spawned track superstitions, but California Chrome’s connections are turning theirs into a benefit for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. (more…)
Through the Wilderness: Heroes and Horses
An intensive program based in Montana uses the bond between horse and rider to give veterans a boost — in more ways than one. (more…)
California Chrome Takes on Opossum, Wins
If there were ever any doubts that California Chrome has the makings of a champion, they were settled this morning at Belmont when an unexpected guest crashed the track. (more…)
The Hoof Code: Debunked?
A popular urban legend claims the number of hooves in the air on Gettysburg’s equestrian monuments will tell the rider’s fate in battle. In honor of Memorial Day, Kristen Kovatch delves a little deeper. (more…)
4 Reasons Why Mandy McCutcheon is Your New Role Model
In a discipline dominated by men, Mandy McCutcheon has not only held her ground but risen to the very top of the world of reining. (more…)