The indoor arena is a popular destination this time of the year for riders looking to avoid the elements. Morgane Schmidt points out its downside in this week’s comic. (more…)
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Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
Polo wraps = major pain in my bum. Thanks to these sporty, high-performance wraps from World Equestrian Brands, I never have to hassle with them again. (more…)
EN: Tips for eventers living in itty-bitty apartments in the city– ‘Paper or plastic’ edition
Yvette Seger continues her series on how to successfully disguise yourself as a normal person with today’s topic: grocery shopping. (more…)
Flex’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
You’re three jumps from home, you’re clear so far and… then you realize that you forgot to tighten your girth. Watch how this clever rider handles a slippery situation. (more…)
News: ‘Judge halts horse roundup amid abuse allegations’
That’s the headline from an AP story published today about a restraining order placed on the BLM following accusations of abuse. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Melanie Eberhardt for her winning contribution, “NickerDoodles: It’s all about getting your fix.” With 951 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
We hereby declare it National George Morris Day!
Check out this amazing Training Session rant: nuggets of wisdom drenched in the thinly-veiled anger of of a man who doesn’t understand why people are still riding badly after all these years. (more…)
George Morris Facts
In honor of the George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Sessions that took place in Wellington this week, we’ve compiled this list of Chuck Norris George Morris Facts in tribute to the legend himself. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Your Dubarry boots work hard, but if you take care of them they’ll stay supple and waterproof for years to come. (more…)
EN Today: Winter Q&A – volume 6 with Doug Payne
Have questions about quarter sheets? Concerns about your cooped-up horse? Jenni Autry gets answers from a top event rider. (more…)
Flex’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
The one where a horse farts and gets spooked by the sound of its own fart. A big thanks to Equi-Tee Mfg™ for making this series possible. (more…)
Video du Jour: Booty-shaking horse gets his freak on in the pasture
Why? Because it’s Monday, that’s why. You can thank us later. (more…)
HN’s Guide To Facebook Stalking Hot Polo Players
On Horses in the Morning today, co-host Jamie and I got to talking swooning over photos of hot polo players and she issued me a challenge: research the world’s sexiest polo players. Um, OK! (more…)
News: ‘We’re the healthiest horse in the glue factory’
Is this the worst metaphor for the state of America’s economy ever? We’re just going to go ahead and say, YES. YES, IT IS. Two words: Gaping. Piehole. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
I’m a sucker for a bargain. When I go shopping I always I’ll head straight to the sale rack, so naturally I’m super-excited about SmartPak’s year-end clearance sale. (more…)
EN Today: Watch George Morris training sessions
Uncle George is back, he’s crankier than ever, and he’s ready to open a can of whoop-butt on this year’s crop of elite young riders. Jenni Autry tells us how we can tune in. (more…)
Flex’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
God bless those saintly equine souls who put up with all our childhood antics–which inevitably resulted in a few classic “Oh Crap” moments. (more…)
A big Horse Nation welcome to our newest sponsor, Tredstep Ireland™!
We are so excited to add Tredstep Ireland™ to our team–here are a few reasons why. (more…)
Evention Presents: Rider exercises – A recovery plan for after the holidays
If you’re ready to get back in shape, or if you just feel like laughing at Dom Shramm’s barn aisle ballet moves, this week’s tutorial is for you. (more…)
8 Pairs of Warm, Soft, Snuggly Horse Slippers
Bunny slippers are SO cliché. On cold winter mornings, slip your feet into something a little more… you. (more…)
The Riding School: The Christmas aftermath
Santa might be well-intentioned, but he isn’t always well-informed. Here’s how our ever-tactful columnist The Riding Instructor handles this annual week-after-Christmas dilemma. (more…)
Friday Flicks: ‘Saving Winston (2011)’
Can horses save delinquent teen Ashley from drinking, smoking and hot-pink hair highlights? Movie critic Amanda Ronan is trying hard to care. (more…)
#TBT: Stop! Before You Kick That Christmas Tree To the Curb…
…consider re-purposing it as a brush jump in your ring or cross-country schooling field. Here are a few DIY ideas. (more…)
The Citizens of Horse Nation: Patricia Roberts
Q: What makes Horse Nation awesome? A: The equestrian enthusiasts who call it home. We’re profiling some of HN’s most interesting citizens in this new series by Jennifer Ferrell. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
What are we looking forward to in 2013? For one, we can’t wait for the unveiling of Ovation’s 2013 Annual Catalog. (more…)