Cartoonist Melanie Eberhardt writes, “I love my trainer but she has to be very literal with me….” You’ll understand when you see her latest comic–enjoy! (more…)
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10 horses that aren’t laughing WITH you, they’re laughing AT you
Do you ever get the feeling that your horse is getting a huge kick out of ruining your life? Then you’ll appreciate this post. (more…)
Mary Coleman: Is it worth it?
As a high school student who bought her own horse and pays all her expenses, Mary Coleman gets this question A LOT–but her answer is always the same. (more…)
In the News: ‘Shetland pony adopts orphaned lamb’
That’s the headline from a story in The Telegraph about an unusual mum-baby relationship in Wales. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Amanda Ronan for her winning contribution, “Friday Flicks: The secret horse life of Richard Gere.” With 1,340 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
Horses in Ads: Longines ‘Equestrian Sport’ commercial
This commercial from Swiss watchmaker Longines aired during the Kentucky Derby and again during the Preakness–it gave me chillbumps then, and the next 47 times I watched it. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
Your new favorite schooling breeches have arrived! Introducing Piper by SmartPak, the must-have schooling breech of the summer. (more…)
2013 Preakness Replay & Full Results
A big congratulations to Oxbow, ridden by Gary Stevens and trained by D. Wayne Lukas, who led from wire to wire to win this year’s Preakness Stakes. (more…)
Fiftyshadesofhay wins the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes and HN’s title of ‘Best Name Ever’
Joel Rosario rode the filly to victory in the Grade 2 $500,000 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at Pimlico this afternoon. (more…)
Official Drink of the Preakness: The Black-Eyed Susan
It’s a beloved race-day tradition here at Horse Nation to help our readers stay “well-hydrated.” Today, we show you how to make a “black-eyed Susan.” (more…)
2013 Preakness Need-to-know Guide
Here’s the basic information you need to watch and feel informed about this afternoon’s Preakness Stakes. (more…)
Freakness at the Preakness, Part III: Get your drank on
Each day between now and Saturday’s race we’ll be highlighting a different depraved Preakness tradition. Today: Complete and abject intoxication. (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher
Today we’re featuring Horse Quencher-sponsored event rider Buck Davidson, who is having a pretty fantastic spring–to say the least! (more…)
Video du Jour: A day in the life of Orb
The sports paparazzi follow Orb around Pimlico as he goes through his daily routine, blissfully unaware that he’s shouldering the Triple Crown dreams of a nation. (more…)
Found on Etsy: ‘Littlest Jockey’ racing silks
Available in custom colors or the colors of racing’s most famous horses: Secretariat, Sea Biscuit, Affirmed, Black Caviar and even 2013 Kentucky Derby winner Orb! (more…)
Evention: How to see the perfect distance, part III
Evention’s three-part series on that great mystery of life called “seeing your distance” concludes with this week’s episode. (more…)
24 Totilas Babies
Dressage superstar Totilas is one of the world’s most sought-after babydaddies, generating $1.8 million in stud fees his first year standing. His firstborn arrived in 2011, and two years later his progeny is scattered all over the world. (more…)
Friday Flicks: The secret horse life of Richard Gere
Who knew that actor Richard Gere was crazy about Appaloosas? Amanda Ronan tells the story of how his equestrian passions came to be. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
For $20 or less, you can take this season’s show getup to the next level. Click here to find out how. (more…)
12 Photos of Cats Riding Horses
Why are these cats riding horses? I don’t know, but it’s freaking adorable. (more…)
In the News: ‘Prince Harry ends US tour with charity polo match’
That’s the headline from a BBC story about a polo match yesterday at Connecticut’s Greenwich Polo Club, where Harry scored the winning goal. (more…)
Video du Jour: A virtual real-life Kentucky Derby
Relive jockey Joel Rosario’s trip around the Churchill Downs track aboard Orb with this simulation of the actual race. (more…)
Freakness at the Preakness, Part II: Fight club
Speaking of terrible infield behavior, each day between now and Saturday’s race we’ll be highlighting a different depraved Preakness tradition. Today: Fighting. (more…)
Catfight at Nashville’s Iroquois Steeplechase
Two girls in sundresses, one of whom appeared to NOT be wearing underwear, got into a knock-down, drag-out brawl that’s making its way around the internet this week. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Fleeceworks has a new young horse–a beautiful gray mare–and they need your help naming her! (more…)