Double the horses, double the fun! Lorraine Jackson dug up these pair-performance gems. (more…)
Leslie Wylie
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
I’ll spend 15 minutes comparing fly-spray labels before finally just grabbing one at random in frustration. As usual, SmartPak has made the decision-making process easier. (more…)
Weekend Reader ‘Oh Crap’ Show & Tell
The return of Horse Nation’s popular “Oh Crap Moment of the Day” column has prompted a few readers to go public with their own riding fails. (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher
How will keep your horse cool and hydrated this summer? This week we rewind to a crazy news story about a tornado that picked a horse up and put it back down… in a swimming pool. (more…)
1 Week, 15 Random Horse Tweets from Non-horsey People: July 13-19
Or, why non-horsepeople should stick to tweeting about non-horsey things. #TWITTERFAIL (more…)
2013 HN Breyer Horse Music Video Awards
Just in time for BreyerFest, taking place this weekend at the Kentucky Horse Park, we present a showcase of all the hottest music videos of the year–as interpreted by model horses. (more…)
Video du Jour: Naked show jumping
The story goes that this incident took place at a competition in Bourg-en-Bresse, France. It was a costume class but the rider came unprepared… so he threw on his birthday suit. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Extra-crappy Friday edition!
Is there anything better than a montage of “Oh Crap!” moments set to a Spice Girls soundtrack to help you get through the final hours of your workweek? You don’t have to answer that. (more…)
Friday Flicks: ‘Wild Horse Wild Ride’ (2011)
HN’s galloping movie critic Amanda Ronan finds a lot to love about this award-winning documentary featuring the Extreme Mustang Makeover Challenge. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
Attention all event riders: There’s a new website in town. Want to stay in the loop on the latest and greatest products? Want to hear what your peers are saying? Welcome to ERS-Eventing. (more…)
In the News: ‘Horse-loving girl visits BreyerFest thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation’
An 11-year-old suffering from a recurring brain tumor in Oregon is enjoying a special trip to Kentucky this week. (more…)
Daily Dose of Adorable: Great big slobbery horse kisses
Awww… that’s really gross, I mean, sweet.
Your Turn: My first ride or, why I hate pecans
Gretchen Pelham tells the story of how her riding career got off to a rather nutty start. (more…)
Horses in Ads: New Chevy Silverado commercial, ‘Her Horse’
Silly boys, trucks are for girls. (more…)
SpectraVET Classic Performance of the Week: Man o’ War vs. Sir Barton
Each week we spotlight a history-making moment by an equine legend–like Man o’ War’s final career start in 1920, a much anticipated match race. (more…)
2013 HN Breyer Horse Film Festival
Just in time for Breyerfest, taking place this weekend at the Kentucky Horse Park, we’ve curated our second annual review of the year’s greatest Breyer Horse movies. (more…)
How To: Sit the trot
Sitting trot can turn even experienced riders into awkwardly bouncing lumps. Lila Gendal offers some tips for improving your poise. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: How NOT to jump a bounce
That moment when your horse says, “I dunno mom, that’s a pretty wide oxer but… OK!!!” and you see your life flashing before your eyes. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Team Fleeceworks rider Kristi Nunnink is having an outstanding year. Jenni Autry catches us up on their latest eventing adventures. (more…)
Evention: How to ride three basic dressage shapes
Accuracy *photo not shown* is key when it comes to riding dressage tests. Our friends at Schramm Eventing show us how to nail our geometry. (more…)
Video du Jour: 2013 FEI Awards
Demonstrating evidence of what might actually be a sense of humor, the FEI is promoting its 2013 Awards via a series of weirdly entertaining video skits. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Rick Wallace’s viral video will be on CNN tonight
Watch out, prime time television! Jenni Autry has the scoop. (more…)
In the News: ‘Zara Phillips puts equestrian career on pause while pregnant’
The three-months-pregnant British eventer was out competing as recently as this past weekend–but now seems to have had a change of heart. (more…)
The Aging Rider, Part II: We can rebuild him
Could a bionic knee get Jon Bicho back in the saddle? There was only one way to find out. (more…)