Riding on the beach… sounds pretty nice, huh. Until your horse gets the bright idea to roll in the surf with you on him. Oh crap. (more…)
Leslie Wylie
The Riding School: Baby, it’s cold outside
Frigid temps present a special challenge for those who make their living teaching others how to ride. Here’s is how our columnist The Riding Instructor makes the most of winter. (more…)
8 Indoor Horses
Between torrential rains and rapidly plunging temperatures, I know my horse would like to be indoors today. Here are eight horses that are living the house-horse dream. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Poopsicles
Horse Nation’s illustrious illustrator Morgane Schmidt continues her tirade against winter horsekeeping with this brand new instant classic. (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
Want to win an Equilibrium Therapy Massage Pad for your horse? Here’s how to enter World Equestrian Brands’ latest contest. (more…)
Saying Goodbye To a Friend
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Horse Nation contributor Susan Corwin, who parted ways with her beloved eventing partner Monty today.
HN 2012 Rear End Awards
While everyone else is handing out Year End Awards, we at Horse Nation prefer to hand out Rear End Awards. Eternally a fan of the underdog, today we honor the horse and horseman who most successfully “brought up the rear” in 2012. (more…)
EN Today: Decoding your OTTB’s race record
To the untrained eye, a racing chart might look like gibberish–but there is actually a method to the madness. Lauren Nethery shows us how to unravel the mysteries of your ex-racer’s past. (more…)
A Big Horse Nation Welcome to Point Two!
Notice something different about the Horse Nation homepage? We’re a big fan of Point Two air vests–here are a few reasons why. (more…)
9 Men We Wouldn’t Mind Having Around the Farm
Especially if they weren’t wearing shirts. Or pants. Here’s a great big dose of stablehand eye candy coming right at ya, Horse Nation. (more…)
Flex’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Have you ever seen a turtle get stuck on its back? That’s what happened to this horse after he took a roll in the snow. If horses could talk, we bet he’d say “Oh Crap.” (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
The bad news about winter: It’s freaking cold. The good news: As a result, we get to wear cute hats and scarves. Check out these accessories from Dubarry. (more…)
Wylie’s World: Let’s blow this popsicle stand
Winter weather have you feeling stir-crazy? I can relate. This is the story of my most recent nervous breakdown, and how I regained my sanity. (more…)
News: ‘More than 30 firefighters rescue pony in well’
That’s the headline from a story published today in The Telegraph about an English pony named Nova who found himself in a “tight spot.” (more…)
Let’s Discuss: Abscesses
‘Tis the season for abscesses. Frozen pastures are ripe for bruising soft feet, and it doesn’t take much for those bruises to turn into pockets of festering nastiness. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Amanda Ronan for her winning contribution, “Friday Flicks: Why Viggo Mortensen may be the hottest actor ever.” With 2,552 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
12 Photos of Cats Riding Horses
Can you even handle this much cuteness, Horse Nation? There’s only one way to find out….
Flex’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Have you ever gotten left behind over a fence? Today’s “Oh Crap” moment features a rider who is taking the concept to the extreme. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
Wear your love for SmartPak on your sleeve. Check out the Pak Pro Shop for high-performance, great-looking gear that shows off your SmartPak pride. (more…)
News: ‘Scotland welcomes tourists with ponies in cardigans’
Photos of Shetland ponies in sweaters have gone viral on the Internet this week. Today the ABC News Blog revealed the story behind the cuteness. (more…)
EN Today: Confessions of an obsessive compulsive groomer
If cleanliness is next to godliness, then Kate Samuels is a saint–at least when it comes to her horse. Today she outlines her neurotic tendencies. (more…)
Friday Flicks: Why Viggo Mortensen may be the hottest actor ever
Why? Hint: It probably has something to do with horses. Horse Nation movie critic Amanda Ronan makes her case. (more…)
Flex’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
What do you say when your horse kicks some guy’s Ferrari 458 Italia? “Oh @$%*&#!”… I mean, “Oh crap.” (more…)
Video du Jour: Horse shopping don’ts – part I
Selling horses can be a trying process–especially when you’re dealing with IDIOTS. If you know what I’m talking about, you’ll appreciate this video. (more…)