British showjumper Phillip Miller produced the only clear round of the day on Caritiar Z to win the 53rd Hickstead Derby yesterday. (more…)
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Video du Jour: Galloping in slow motion
The latest episode of the BBC video series Earth Unplugged puts a special camera to use at the track. (more…)
8 Realistic Horse Head Masks for Humans
Or is it, “8 Realistic Human Costumes for Horses”? (Boom! **Head just exploded**) (more…)
Confessions of a Horse Show Mom: Back in the saddle again
Horse Nation’s official show-mom-in-residence Barbara Hamilton is back with some tips on balancing riding and schoolwork. (more…)
Book Review: ‘The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls’
Carla Lake reviews Anton DiSclafani’s hot-off-the-presses debut novel, a coming-of-age narrative staged against an equestrian backdrop. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
Everyone knows that there are no guarantees in life. Well, OK, so maybe there’s this one… (more…)
Eventing Nation: A dream duo?
The eventing world is abuzz today with the news that Phillip Dutton is taking over the ride on one of the most successful horses in the world, Mr. Medicott. Jenni Autry reports. (more…)
In the News: ’35 horses perish in devastating fire at Happy Valley Farm’
The Chattanooga Times Free Press brings us this sad report from a large Saddlebred breeding and training farm in Rossville, Ga. (more…)
Video du Jour: Duh du-du-du duuuuuh… Superhorse!
If you liked Man of Steel, you’ll love this reining musical freestyle from the 2004 Appaloosa World Championships. (more…)
Friday Flicks: Tom & Hannah Selleck
Did you know that Tom Selleck is a horse lover on and off set, and that his daughter Hannah is a Grand Prix show jumper? Film critic Amanda Ronan gets the scoop. (more…)
12 Jumpers Who Are Doing Just Fine On Their Own
Do you ever get the feeling that we riders are just getting in the way? (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher
How will your horse be staying cool and hydrated this summer? Here’s one idea. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
International Helmet Awareness Day is almost here! The worldwide event takes place tomorrow, Saturday, June 22. (more…)
Video du Jour: The Queen’s awesome reaction to Ascot Gold Cup victory
The Queen isn’t known for random acts of exuberance. But when it comes to her ponies… (more…)
Unorthodox Excellence, Pt. II: Snooze Alarm, four-star event Anglo-Arab
Can you imagine galloping around Rolex on a 15.2-hh Arabian? Lauren Kieffer tells the story of how she rose to the top of her sport on an unlikely mount. (more…)
6 Foals With Serious Jumping Potential
Is this a casting call for “America’s Next Top Grand Prix Star”? These overachieving babies were born to jump… literally. (more…)
EPM: A success story
E-P-M… three letters that no horse owner ever wants to hear–but the diagnosis doesn’t have to be a career-ender. Katie Passerotti tells the story of her horse’s journey to full recovery. (more…)
Evention: How to correct three common annoying young horse habits
Learn how to nip your green horse’s naughty manners in the bud with Evention’s lastest tutorial. (more…)
1 Week, 15 Totally Random Horse Tweets from Non-horsey People: June 14-20
Or, why non-horsepeople should stick to tweeting about non-horsey things. #TWITTERFAIL (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Are you excited about The Lone Ranger, to be released in theaters July 3? Check out Fleeceworks’ crazy connection to the movie. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Working equitation speed test
Here’s a sport that makes Grand Prix dressage seem like a yawn! Presented by Kentucky Performance Products. (more…)
SpectraVET Classic Performance of the Week
Each week we spotlight a history-making moment by an equine legend–like Bill Steinkraus’ Individual Gold Medal victory at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. (more…)
In the News: ‘Horse rescued after getting stuck in tire’
That’s a headline out of Belington, W.Va., about a horse that somehow GOT STUCK IN A TIRE. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Dressage pit crew
How many people does it take to get a horse ready to enter at A? Horse Nation’s illustrious illustrator Morgane Schmidt weighs in. (more…)