Our illustrious illustrator Morgane Schmidt is back this week with another hilarious holiday-themed comic.
Leslie Wylie
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
From silver bells to glittering tinsel to twinkling lights, Christmas is all about the sparkle and shine. Why not let your horse in on the festivities? (more…)
News: Oscar Pistorius to race a horse
CNN reports that the South African sprinter, who made history this year by becoming the first amputee to compete in the Olympics, will be racing an Arabian in Quatar tomorrow. (more…)
EN Today: The evolution of the water jump
When did eventers get the bright idea to ask their horses to leap into bodies of water in the first place? Kate Samuels digs into the question. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘Black Beauty Thourough Breed’
So you bought this 16-month old horse, and the people you bought her from told you “she was trained to ride,” and then you were surprised when you found out she’s not. Wow. (more…)
Shake’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Brain farts can be costly, as these jockeys learned the hard way! Presented by our mucking fabulous sponsor Equi-Tee Mfg™. (more…)
12 Holiday Spirited Stables
There’s just something magical–a mix of nostalgia and rustic elegance, perhaps?–about a simple wreath hung outside a barn. Here are a few gorgeous photos we found that might inspire you to raise a wreath or two yourself. (more…)
Kentucky Performance Products: Vitamin E for healthy mares and foals
Natural vitamin E supplementation can help build strong immune systems in mares and foals. Here’s some advice from KPP. (more…)
In My Boots: Return of the crossover challenge
This week Kristen Kovatch trades in her western saddle and reining patterns for an English saddle and jumping course to compete in an IHSA alumni class. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Christmas shopping season is officially here, and the clock is ticking. Get the ball rolling by checking out Dubarry’s “Christmas Wish List” Pinterest Board. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Morgane Schmidt for her winning contribution, “The Idea of Order: ‘Tis the season.” With 576 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
Horses in the Morning: Did I really sing ‘Santa Baby: The Equestrian Version’ on the air?
Oh yes, yes I did. And co-hosts Jamie Jennings and Glenn the Geek insist that I post the excerpt on the website, “or else.” (more…)
Wylie’s World: By yours truly
Long before HN, I authored a blog chronicling the misadventures of a wildly unsuccessful event rider named Leslie Wylie. From time to time, someone requests that I bring the blog back–hopefully this column will suffice. (more…)
EN Today: Horse game – CLOP
Lord help us all, Visionaire has discovered a new horsey computer game called “CLOP” featuring a unicorn that has a seriously hard time going anywhere.
News: Equine-assisted couples therapy?
This ABC Nightline special, which aired Friday evening, follows one couple’s last ditch effort to save a crumbling relationship using horse therapy at a Colorado ranch. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘Great gift from Santa – Mini horse pregnant’
Pregnant miniature horses might be the cutest things in the world–they look like big, fluffy beach balls. Here’s another great ad from Craigslist… (more…)
Video du Jour: Horses singing ‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas’
This video is ridiculous on so many levels, we don’t even know where to begin. A big thanks to Jenni Autry for unearthing this holiday gem! (more…)
Flex’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Today’s crappy moment is from reader Alex Soltero–thanks for sharing, Alex! Presented by our mucking fabulous sponsor Equi-Tee Mfg™. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
Isn’t Christmas just an excuse to get new stuff for your horse? My own horse, Esprit, already got his first gift of the season. (more…)
Weekend Report from Kentucky Performance Products
What’s the story behind your horse’s name? That’s the question Kentucky Performance Products asked its Facebook fans, and the responses they got were amazing! (more…)
Video du Jour: ‘Mo’ mares, mo’ problems’
That’s an actual quote from this ABC News story about a National Geographic documentary capturing the “sexually charged soap opera” of wild horse herds. (more…)
EN Today: Video from Jamco – Olympia 2009 Mini Majors
Enjoy this combo speed class: a grand prix show jumper paired with a pony jumper in a race against the clock. Ponies speed show jumping? Just look at those cute little knees! (more…)
Shake’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
The event horse featured in today’s “Oh Crap” moment didn’t get the memo that it was a bounce bank, not the biggest cross-country jump ever. (more…)
Friday Flicks: The Christmas jumper
OK, so this is just a YouTube video, not a full-length movie, but it still packs a mighty dose of Christmas cheer. As discovered by the world’s premier equestrian film critic Amanda Ronan. (more…)