A pony dressed as a lion performing dressage-themed circus tricks in hand. Can you handle it? (more…)
Leslie Wylie
In My Boots: A couple of kids on cow ponies
IHSA western coach Kristen Kovatch reflects on the evolution of a mutually educational student-teacher relationship. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
We love the look of Dubarry’s new Longford Leather Boots–have you been properly introduced? (more…)
Something About Mary: Let’s prove them wrong
Don’t tell young dressage rider/HN’s newest columnist Mary Coleman that she can’t do something, unless you want to see her contrary side. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Glenn the Geek for his winning contribution, “The Body Language of Horse Husbands.” With 1,897 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
Derby Hat Contest: Deadline is today!
Did you rock an amazing hat on Saturday? Horse Nation has teamed up with NickerDoodles to give you a chance to win a custom portrait of your horse by artist Melanie Eberhardt! (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘Mini Stallion Horse – $400’
Reader George Cheney forwarded us this ad for a mini in Maine who drives, jumps, and is “choker trained for trees.” Oh dear. (more…)
6 Horses That Hug Back
Some horses, when you hug them, they just stand there. Others want in on the action. Check out these public displays of horse-human affection. (more…)
Evention: How to see the perfect distance (part 1)
Seeing the perfect distance can seem as elusive as seeing the future in a crystal ball. This week our friends at Evention demystify the process. (more…)
Video du Jour: Horse picks up bunny by its ears
At first it’s like, “Oh no, poor bunny!” But then you realize that they totally love each other, and it’s all good. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
Saddle-shopping can be more than a little stressful. What if you don’t like it? What if it doesn’t fit your horse? There’s an awful lot of money involved, and a lot of risk. (more…)
Video du Jour: Jimmy Fallon interview with Derby winner Orb
On the eve of the Kentucky Derby, this Late Night host sat down for a compelling one-on-one interview with favorite (and soon-to-be-winner) Orb. (more…)
2013 Kentucky Derby Replay & Full Results
5-to-1 favorite Orb, ridden by Joel Rosario, stormed up from behind to definitively win this year’s race on a muddy track. (more…)
Hunter S. Thompson Goes to the Derby
You’ve got an hour to kill before the Derby… just enough time for a dramatic reading of this late gonzo journalist’s essay “The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent and Depraved.” (more…)
Derby Weekend Welcome from Kentucky Performance Products
We love this Kentucky Derby-themed EJ’s World cartoon from our friends at KPP! (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher
Today we present this fascinating 60 Minutes interview with Rosie Napravnik, who will try to become the first female jockey to win the Kentucky Derby tomorrow. (more…)
Kentucky Derby Remix, Part 7: 1875-1889
In our 138-year chronological history of the Kentucky Derby, we’ve gone from high-def video to black-and-white photographs, and now pre-camera artistic renderings of the race’s very first winners. (more…)
Friday Flicks: Horse racing movies – the good, the bad and the ugly
Horse Nation film critic Amanda Ronan has some suggestions about which ones to watch–and which ones to avoid. (more…)
Video du Jour: How to make a Mint Julep
Listen up, folks, this is important stuff. Mixologist Eben Freeman of Tailor restaurant in New York City demonstrates how to properly prepare this classic Derby cocktail. (more…)
Kentucky Derby Remix, Part 6: 1890-1909
Now we’re getting into the deep cuts — racehorses that were winning the Kentucky Derby over 100 years ago! No more video, but we did find pictures. (more…)
Kentucky Derby Remix, Part 5: 1910-1929
Can you imagine attending the Derby during the roaring ’20s? I bet that was a party. Enjoy these videos and photos of the winners of that era. (more…)
Contest Reminder: Show us your derby hats!
The Kentucky Derby is upon us, and Horse Nation has teamed up with NickerDoodles to give you a chance to win a custom equine portrait by artist Melanie Eberhardt and other great prizes! (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
Attention, dressage riders: Ovation recently unveiled a brand new bridle collection that you’re going to love. (more…)
Kentucky Derby Remix, Part 4: 1930-1949
Citation, Count Fleet, Whirlaway, War Admiral, Gallant Fox… this era was ruled by some of the greatest horses in racing sport history. (more…)
Kentucky Derby Remix, Part 3: 1950-1969
With a purse now over $100,000, the Derby stakes got raised during this era, which was dominated by Calumet Farm horses like Hill Gail, Iron Liege, Tim Tam and Forward Pass. (more…)