For today’s “Oh Crap” moment, we thought we’d illustrate the difference between an intentional and an unintentional horseback handstand. (more…)
Leslie Wylie
10 Really Mean April Fool’s Day Jokes to Play on Your Horse
Just imagine the shocked expression on your horse’s face when you tell him… (more…)
Breaking News: FEI officially recognizes gay horses
After decades of equine sexual orientation being a hush-hush topic, the international governing body of horse sport has repealed its “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. (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…)
Flex’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
I like when horse fail video compilations have a laugh track already included–like the one we’re featuring today. (more…)
News: ‘Trouble in Paradise’
That’s the headline from an article in Boston Magazine— “paradise” being Wellington, and “trouble” being an appallingly narcissistic feud that has turned this upscale Florida equestrian village upside down. (more…)
10 Things I Hate About Princess Haya
Pretty, poised and powerful, the FEI’s royal president Princess Haya just gets under my skin. Here’s why: (more…)
More than Matching Jackets: What it takes to be a NCAA Varsity Equestrian Athlete
Maegan Gossett interviews Baylor University student and top intercollegiate rider Andrea Schweiker about being on “the team.”
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Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
Schooling helmets can look snazzy, too. Here’s what Ovation customers have to say about their everyday headgear. (more…)
Hoof Beatz: An equestrian playlist
Need some jams for those long trot sets? Lisa Morrison has compiled a list of songs in which horses figure prominently. (more…)
Video du Jour: Carousel horse race at Bryant Park
This video just makes me happy. Here’s hoping it will have the same effect on you! (more…)
The Secret Life of McKenna: Whatever you set your mind to
In this week’s column junior blogger McKenna Oxenden sets her sights on a new goal: being a groom at the 2013 North American Junior Young Rider Championships. (more…)
Horsing around the World, Literally: A how-to guide
What if you could quit your job and work as a riding instructor in St. Maarten or a horseback safari guide in Africa? Rebecca Berry makes these possibilities seem WAY too feasible. (more…)
Flex’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Long before riders were able to upload their “Oh Crap” moments directly to YouTube for all to see, there was Thrills & Spills. Now, your favorite moments from the epic video series are on the web! (more…)
8 Ridiculously Tiny Horses
We made them pose with regular-sized stuff to further accentuate how ridiculously tiny they are.
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
If you could ride one famous horse past or present, who would it be and where? Chime in for your chance to win amazing Fleeceworks prizes! (more…)
Eventing Nation: No foot, no horse
Sad but oh-so true! Jessica Bortner-Harris shares some of her favorite hoof and shoeing products. (more…)
News: ’13 horses running in world’s richest horse race’
That’s the headline from a Huffington Post article about the upcoming Dubai World Cup, to be held this weekend. (more…)
Shake’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Today’s video proves that you’re never too young to have an “Oh Crap” moment. (more…)
5 Photos of Horses Chowing Down on Flowers
Spring is here. Let’s make like horses and eat it!
The Idea of Order: Guest comic week!
How did motorized vehicles come to be? Here’s the answer according to Louis, Morgan Schmidt’s fiance. (more…)
HN Investigates: What’s up with those giant horse statues at P.F. Chang’s?
Horse Nation embarks upon a serious research mission (a.k.a. some heavy Googling) to find out. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Confessions of an over-thinker
“Just do it already!” Kate Samuels enthuses in her latest column on the heels of her first Advanced horse trials of the year. (more…)
You might be an equestrian redneck if…
Are you an equestrian redneck? Find out once and for all by taking Horse Nation’s simple questionnaire. (more…)