The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event trade fair–it’s a shopping wonderland of everything you could ever possibly need for your horse, as well as plenty of stuff you just really want! (more…)
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Shake’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Today’s “Oh Crap” moment is brought to you by reader Suzanne Hardesty aboard (but not for long!) her horse Royal Society “Riva” at Wayne DuPage Horse Trials in 2007. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Rolex Horses first to use new Chicago import quarantine
Jenni Autry reports that Kentucky-bound international horses are arriving for next week’s four-star, flying into Chicago’s new import facility. (more…)
Video du Jour: Horse has the Best Time Ever with a trash can
This exuberant equine is WAY too easily amused–you’ve gotta check it out. (more…)
Horsin’ ‘Round: Fast food
In John Mason’s latest comic, Will and Will’s super-annoying younger brother Riley go for a trailer ride–and Riley learns a very important lesson about eating on the go. (more…)
In the News: Updates on the horse meat scandal, Grand National controversy, and that guy who punched a horse
Here’s a roundup of must-read horsey headlines galloping ’round in the media today. (more…)
Evention: How to improve your sitting trot
Nobody wants to watch you bouncing around like a bobble-head doll–and it’s not doing your horse any favors, either. Here are some tips for locking it down. (more…)
Duck! 11 Outrageous Owl Hole Jumps
If I was a horse headed toward one of these jumps, I’d be like, “Nah, there is NO way I am jumping through THAT.” (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Every now and again, I start to think that saddles are overrated. Does anyone else here LOVE riding bareback? (more…)
SpectraVET Classic Performance of the Week
Each week we spotlight a history-making moment by one of the greatest equine legends of all time–like Totilas’ spectacular freestyle at the 2010 World Equestrian Games. (more…)
In the News: ‘Can a woman win the Kentucky Derby?’
That’s the headline from a story in New York Times Magazine about Rosie Napravnik, a tough-as-nails New Jersey jockey who’ll be piloting Mylute at Churchill Downs in May. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Believe in Boston
Joanie Morris, USEA Managing Director of Eventing and Massachusetts native, reflects on the Boston marathon tragedy and the spirit of the people who call that city their home. (more…)
Shake’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
This one comes to us from reader Kat Draper and her horse, Kodachrome. Thanks, guys, for taking the title of this column to a whole new level! (more…)
Your Turn: Keeping your horse close
You’ve probably heard of horsehair bracelets, crafted with a lock of your horse’s own hair. But we bet you haven’t heard of this variation! Thanks, Megan Rust, for sending this our way. (more…)
Wednesday Book Review: ‘Look Twice’ or, why series are nice
HN’s horsey book critic Erin McCabe is back to review Look Twice, M. Garzon’s second novel in the Blaze of Glory series. (more…)
Video du Jour: Reed Kessler in the Grand Prix Hermès Paris
I’m fascinated by Reed Kessler. While most kids her age are playing beer pong, she’s playing the sport of showjumping on the largest stages in the world. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Guest comic week!
Morgane Schmidt and her fiance Louis, an aviation enthusiast, both have ridiculously expensive hobbies–but Louis’ might take the cake. (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
What products does top international showjumper Edwina Tops Alexander rely on to give her horses the winning edge? (more…)
Video du Jour: This horse loves having its tongue vacuumed
If you watch one completely ridiculous horse video today, let it be this. (more…)
In the News: ‘Trainer whose employee had vodka-filled syringe in horse’s stall seeks license’
They were seriously going to shoot a racehorse up with vodka? Fail. From the Courier Journal… (more…)
Your Turn: The helmet divide
Bernadette Kilcer wants to know: What is it that makes western riding safe enough to do without a helmet, while helmet-wearing has becoming increasingly mandatory for English riding? (Hint: It’s a trick question.) (more…)
In My Boots: Stepping up to the plate
Have you ever had a moment you were so proud of your horse, you thought your heart might actually burst wide open with joy? Kristen Kovatch can relate. (more…)
15 Horses With Seriously Fancy Footwork
From dressage to jumping to reining to just galloping majestically across a field, these horses are bustin’ out some moves. (more…)
Shake’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
The sport of eventing is always going to have “Oh Crap” moments–but new technologies have come a long way toward making cross-country safer than ever. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Are you in the Dubarry loop? Here are a few ways you can keep up with the makers of your Irish favorite boot and apparel company. (more…)