Did you know that prior to his current career as a sleigh-driving, gift-dropping, pimp-suit-wearing holiday celebrity, Santa was an upper-level eventer? Kate Samuels has the story. (more…)
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The Idea of Order: A very crafty Christmas
HN’s illustrious illustrator Morgane Schmidt didn’t have time to create a new comic this week because she’s been busy working on a holiday-themed project that is equally awesome. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘Glow in the Dark Rope Halters’
If you’re still looking for a Christmas gift for that special horse person in your life, we’ve got your hookup! As the seller notes, “you wont find these any where else.” I can’t imagine why. (more…)
News: ‘Horse jumps fence, lands in South Florida swimming pool’
That’s the headline from a story published today in the Miami Herald about a wayward horse who, clearly, would make an excellent eventer. (more…)
Video du Jour: Horse boarding
Think skateboarding meets water-skiing with a horse involved. Eventing Nation posted this as its Wednesday video from Kentucky Performance Products and we felt compelled to pass it along. (more…)
Wisconsin Winter Games: One barn’s tradition
The indoor loses its charm after about a million 20-meter circles. Caitrin O’Shea explains how the facility where she boards keeps itself entertained. (more…)
Flex’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
This one is like watching a plane plummeting headfirst toward the earth. Will it right itself at the very last moment or explode in a fiery crash? You’ll just have to watch and see. (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
Did your horse make Santa’s “nice” list this year? If yes, consider exercising a little positive reinforcement by leaving him something extra nice under the tree. (more…)
Kentucky Performance Products: Are your feed room and hayloft ready for winter?
Our friends at Kentucky Performance Products give us five tips for winter preparedness. (more…)
17 Weird And/Or Hilarious Photos of Apples and Carrots
Horses love eating ’em! But to ingest the artistry featured in these photos–whether man-made or “au naturale”–would just be a waste. (more…)
Flex’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Life’s a ditch!
Today’s “Oh Crap” moment is brought to you by event rider Haley Benzon and her horse, Dan. Presented by our mucking fabulous sponsor Equi-Tee Mfg™. (more…)
News: ‘Shetland Pony, Seppi, Goes For A Ride In Berlin S-Bahn Subway’
That’s the headline of a Huffington Post story published yesterday concerning a YouTube video posted last week that has since gone viral. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘Miniature hores,’ ‘hores trailers,’ ‘hores blankets’ and – wait for it! – ‘hores riding lessons’
Lord help us all, it’s time for another edition of Hores Nation Classifieds. (more…)
EN Today: Gangnam Style rides again
One more equestrian-themed “Gangnam Style” video, and then we’ll leave you alone forever. Maybe. If you’re lucky. Presenting: “Gangnam Eventer Style.” (more…)
In My Boots: Mule-tide carols
This week cowgirl columnist Kristen Kovatch takes her barn’s newest resident–a mule named Sweet Emma–for a spin and discovers that she lives up to her name. (more…)
Reminder: Nominate HN for the 2013 Equestrian Social Media Awards!
The category we’d really, really love to win: Best Newcomer. Here’s our stump speech and info on submitting a nomination! (Deadline: Dec.21) (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘a dirty snow white molly mule – $750’
This molly mule is “pure as the driven snow, like an albino dalmation–spottless.” When she’s clean, that is. (more…)
Headlines: ‘Fake cremation concerns for horse owners’
That’s the headline from a Horse & Hound story published today regarding a rash of fraudulent equine cremation services that charged owners for cremations that never took place. (more…)
Flex’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
When I saw this picture on My Virtual Eventing Coach’s Facebook page over the weekend, all I could think was, “Oh Crap.” (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Breanne Long for her winning contribution, “Your Turn: The five horses we meet in life.” With 935 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
6 Videos of Little Girls TOTALLY Freaking Out Because They Got a Horse For Christmas
From squealing to screaming to sobbing to standing frozen in a state of shock, these reactions to getting The Best Present Ever are priceless. (more…)
Racetracks Aren’t Just For Horses Anymore
Jenni Autry, who describes herself as a “sucker for cats” (and by “cats” she means BIG cats), shared this video of Houston Zoo cheetahs stretching their legs at the Sam Houston Race Park. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
It’s crunch time, y’all. If you haven’t already gone shopping for that special horse person (or horse people, or horse) in your life, the time is now. (more…)