No equestrian discipline exists in a vacuum. Rebecca Barber explains how cross-training in jumpers and equitation has helped her eventing goals. (more…)
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Do You Want To Help This Adorable Foal?
Of course you do. Author M. Garzon tells the story of Rudy, a chestnut foal who braved a less-than-welcoming entrance into this world, and shares one way that we can help the little guy out. (more…)
18 Surprising Things You Might Find On A Horse
What can you put on a horse? As it turns out, the possibilities are endless. Here are 18 ideas that might surprise you. (more…)
The Secret Life of McKenna: 'If you're not laughing, you're crying'
That's one pearl of wisdom junior blogger McKenna Oxenden took away from last month's USEA Area 2 Convention. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks + Contest Announcement!
Click here to read this week's edition of Fleeceworks Team Talk and learn how you can win a Therawool™ Field Hunter saddle pad! (more…)
News: Bud's latest Clydesdale star named 'Hope' by fans
That's the headline of an NPR story aired today that followed up on Budweiser's name-this-foal Super Bowl contest. (more…)
EN Today: Nicola Wilson clinic report
Reading clinic reports is the next best thing to auditing them in person, and you don't even have to change out of your pajamas! Check out this one, submitted by Maggie Deatrick. (more…)
Video du Jour: 'Baby, you're a mini-horse'
Maybe it's because I'm really short myself (5'1″ on a big-hair day), or because I have a soft spot in my heart for Katy Perry, but I found myself singing along to this Breyer Horse music video. (more…)
Wednesday Book Review: 'The Hearts of Horses'
Horse Nation book critic Erin McCabe hearts The Hearts of Horses, a new historical fiction novel by Molly Gloss. (more…)
Flex’n Fork™ 'Oh Crap' Moment of the Day
Dogs have “Oh Crap” moments, too. Check out this video of a dog that dramatically overestimates its jumping skills. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Why a horse pasture isn't the best place for a snowman
Winter is clearly an endless source of inspiration for Horse Nation's illustrious illustrator, Morgane Schmidt. Enjoy! (more…)
7 Photos of Celebrity Teens Getting Their Horse Fix
Just because you're worth tens of millions of dollars, you're worshipped worldwide, and you're not even 21 yet doesn't mean you can't go hang out with some horses every now and again. (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
Want to take the Lamborghini of dressage saddles for a spin? The brand new Classic Siena Dressage Saddle from Amerigo is available in the U.S. for the next two months for test rides! (more…)
Foxhunting On The Beach: Pictures, please!
Last week, Amanda Ronan told us about Longacre Hunt's annual beach hunt (and we were all super-jealous.) This week she reports back… with pictures from the 2013 event. (more…)
EN Today: First show packing and preparation frenzy
Kate Samuels is geared up and ready to attack her first event of the season. Go get 'em, lady! (more…)
News: Cookie Monster's 'golden biscuit' found hanging from horse
That's the headline from a story published today in The Telegraph involving a thieving Sesame Street character, a ransom note, and an equine statue. (more…)
Shake’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
What happens when your horse goes for the long one at a 7'1″ puissance wall? Nothing good, I can promise you that much. (more…)
Citizens of Horse Nation: Meet Dennis Cuevas
Q: What makes Horse Nation awesome? A: The equestrian enthusiasts who call it home. We’re sharing your stories in this new series by Jennifer Ferrell. (more…)
In My Boots: Phone a friend
Sometimes a fresh set of eyes and a different perspective is exactly what you need to break through a training block. Our in-house cowgirl Kristen Kovatch explains. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Guess who else is up for a 2013 Equestrian Social Media Award? Our friends at Dubarry! Have you voted yet? (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Susan Corwin for her winning contribution, “Your Turn: The craic heard round the world.” With 7,672 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
Flex’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Know what has “Oh Crap” written all over it? Ostrich racing. For proof, you've got to check out today's video. (more…)
Swedish Horse Plays 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' On A Recorder With Its Nose
Clearly, we are scraping the bottom of the barrel here at Horse Nation today, folks. Our apologies in advance. (more…)
I Hate Mon-Neighs: Post-Superbowl edition
Why don’t they have the Superbowl on a Saturday, so that folks have a day to mourn, celebrate or simply recover afterward before returning to work? These 10 horses are having a rough one. (more…)