It’s all fun and games until your horse decides to lay down in the mud and roll…with you on its back. (more…)
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News: ‘Katie Price dresses as a horse to launch latest equestrian range’
That’s the headline from a Huffington Post story about the horse-loving model turned designer/founder of the KP Equestrian riding apparel line. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘aqha red roan gelding.. May trade – $1250 (troy, nc)’
Reader Rebecca J. Mikell sent us a link to this ad with the note, “Why Craigslist should have have spellcheck.” (more…)
9 Stylish Norwegian Fjord Haircuts
How many horse breeds have a built-in two-tone mohawk? A little snip-snip with the scissors and… voila! You’ve gotta check it out. (more…)
In My Boots: East side, west side
Kristen Kovatch, coach of the Alfred University western team, just returned to New York from the IHSA Semifinal Championships in L.A. She reports on differences in reining style between the two coasts. (more…)
News: Online ‘Brony Herd Census’ Reveals Facts, Stats About Adult My Little Pony Fans
That’s the headline from an Alabama news station’s report on the results of a recent “State of the Herd” survey. (more…)
Flex’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Jockeys are phenomenal athletes–and scrappy, too! Check out this jockey’s amazing save. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Rolex entry update
Who can we expect to see gallop around The Big One this year? Jenni Autry checks in on the competitor list a day before the entry deadline. (more…)
Video du Jour: Because summer is just around the corner…
…or at least that’s what I keep telling myself. Here’s a little something to tide you over, Horse Nation! (more…)
10 Ways to Trick out Your Horse in Camouflage
I might be letting my East Tennessee redneck roots show here, but how awesome would it be to roll up to the horse show rocking some of this camo gear? (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Morgane Schmidt for her winning contribution, “The Idea of Order: If horses could talk…” With 1,357 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
NickerDoodles: Adventures of Fiesty Filly
In Melanie Eberhardt’s latest comic, Fiesty Filly proves that she’s a force to be reckoned with in the pasture–which doesn’t bode well for Sweet Gelding. (more…)
Runners and Riders Unite!
Over the past week we’ve been profiling some lesser-known horse sports that combine riding with other athletic endeavors, like gymnastics and archery. Today Breanne Long tells us about the sport of Ride & Tie, which merges riding and running. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
Spring has officially sprung. (Even though it’s snowing where I am–what gives?!?!) Whether the weather is willing to cooperate or not, SmartPak is ready to ring in the new season. (more…)
EN Today: British dressage judges to consider event horse fitness during scoring
Kate Samuels gives us the lowdown on new guidelines that encourages judges to be a bit more understanding. (more…)
Equestrian Art: How to capture your horse on canvas, with Lesley Humphrey
Not only does world-renowned artist Lesley Humphrey have a gift for art–she’s dedicated to sharing it. Amanda Ronan relates her story. (more…)
Flex’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Remember that post we ran earlier in the week featuring equestrian vaulters in mid-air? This is kind of like that, but these riders aren’t in mid-air on purpose. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ’16” Lancers English Saddle – $70 (newtown, ct)’
The saddle in this Craigslist ad seems fine enough, but the stirrup leathers need some help. A big thanks to Erika Scott for sending this one our way! (more…)
Friday Flicks: Vintage celebrities and horses
Is that Elvis on a horse? Why yes, yes it is, and there’s much more where that came from in this week’s column by Horse Nation’s film critic Amanda Ronan. (more…)
Video du Jour: Band of horses
Reader Toni Wolf saw our video of the horse playing the piano and raised us this video of — wait for it — a horse playing maracas. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
Attention all event riders: There’s a new website in town. Want to stay in the loop on the latest and greatest products? Want to hear what your peers are saying? Welcome to ERS-Eventing. (more…)
Riding the Second Time Around: Back in the show ring
After the loss of her equine best friend of 20 years, Honeycomb, Jessica Fox didn’t think she’d ever ride again. This is part 6 of the story of her climb back into the saddle. (more…)
NickerDoodles: The signs of spring
You’ve met Sweet Gelding and Bossy Mare in previous Nickerdoodles. In today’s comic, Melanie Eberhardt introduces a brand new horsey character. (more…)
Shake’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
My Virtual Eventing Coach and dapplebay.com are hosting a fun contest that is right up our “Oh Crap” alley. (more…)
23 Newborn Babies On Saddles
The one and only time in your life when it’s OK to be passed out naked in the saddle is when you’re tiny and adorable. Check out these amazing images, and be sure to visit the photographer’s websites to learn more about their work! (more…)