Seriously, somebody trim these horses’ bangs before they run into a wall. (more…)
Leslie Wylie
Eventing Nation: Miniature horse free jumping
Little “Crunch” is 80cm (31.5″) tall, and can jump up to 1.1m (that’s 3’6″). Think about that next time you walk your show jumping course! Presented by Horse Quencher. (more…)
In the News: ‘Miniature horse, an 11-year old boy’s therapy animal, could be removed from residential neighborhood’
Do you know what’s wrong with the world today? THIS. (more…)
Socks the Moonwalking Pony’s Paternity Scandal Played Out in Jerry Springer GIFs
Is Socks the babydaddy, or is it that good-for-nothin’ scoundrel Nuggett? The DNA results are in… get ready for a surprise twist ending! (more…)
6 Tips for Selling Horses in the Facebook Age
USDF gold medalist and Grand Prix dressage trainer Maat van Uitert shares some tips for advertising sale horses via social media. (more…)
In My Boots: The view from the judge’s stand
When Kristen Kovatch goes to a horse show, she’s usually coaching students or riding herself. Recently, however, she experienced it from a whole different perspective. (more…)
Video: Johnny Depp’s beautiful abs get trampled by a horse on ‘Lone Ranger’ set
This almost makes me not like horses anymore. This is almost a deal-breaker. (more…)
Lorraine Jackson: How prison changed my horse life
Lorraine Jackson reports on a program, now thriving in various facilities across the American West, that pairs inmates with wild horses–one of which Lorraine recently adopted herself. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Some gals just won’t part ways with their Dubes–even on their wedding day! (more…)
The Secret Life of McKenna: Comeback kid
After months of setbacks following a riding accident last year, junior blogger McKenna Oxenden has officially re-entered the show ring. (more…)
Daily Dose of Adorable: Horse – 1, princess dress – 0
This little girl got two birthday presents, one of which she doesn’t give a crap about, and one of which she thinks is AWESOME. A future equestrian? We think yes. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Morgane Schmidt for her winning contribution, “The Idea of Order: What your horses are thinking when they see you coming.” With 1,698 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
Eventing Nation: ‘Where am I going?!?’
Eventers: Have you ever gotten lost on cross-country course before? I sure have. And so has the rider in today’s video, bless his heart. (more…)
Unorthodox Excellence, Pt. I: Harry Callahan, Grand Prix dressage Saddlebred
In the first edition of our new series on nontraditional sporthorse breeds, we speak with the past and present trainers of an unlikely dressage star. (more…)
In the News: ‘Man reunited with horse lost in Black Forest Fire’
Can you watch a a 240 pound, 6-foot tall cowboy weep with happiness without getting teary-eyed yourself? Not I. (more…)
11 Horses Who Are Convinced the Grass Is Greener on the Other Side of the Fence
And nothing is going to keep them from eating it. Nothing! (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
SmartPak only offers, like, a million different supplements. Need help narrowing things down? SmartPak to the rescue! (more…)
Father’s Day Remix: Horse-show dad dance party
This video, of a dad watching his son compete in the Children’s Adult Jumpers during the Brandywine Valley Summer Series in Devon, Pa., just never gets old. (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher
How will your horse be staying cool and hydrated this summer? Here’s one genius idea. (more…)
Research: Quarter Horse racing more dangerous than Thoroughbred racing
A new study by UC-Davis indicates that jockeys riding in Quarter Horse races have greater fall/injury rates than those riding in Thoroughbred races. (more…)
7 Bootmakers With a Wild Side
König, Sergio Grasso, Der Dau… these and other reputable brands make some of the most beautiful tall boots in the world–but they’re not afraid to kick up their heels every now and again, either. (more…)
Friday Flicks: Crash Course ‘Cattle Rancher’
Film critic Amanda Ronan checks out an especially horsey episode of the new BBC series Crash Course, starring Top Gear host Richard Hammond. (more…)
TV: Jamie Foxx talks horses on ‘The Tonight Show’
The Django: Unchained actor talks about riding his own horse in the film, shares how he got run away with on set, and busts out some hilarious horsey one-liners. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
Be sure to circle next Saturday, June 22, on your calendar, because it’s the third annual International Helmet Awareness Day! (more…)
Video du Jour: ‘Secretariat’s Jockey, Ron Turcotte’
On the 40th anniversary of Secretariat’s Triple Crown win, the National Film Board of Canada has released a feature-length documentary about jockey Ron Turcotte. (more…)