Today’s Craigslist gem comes from reader Jessica Jenkins, who writes, “I found this one pretty funny. I’ve actually seen this done before…” Thanks for the laugh, Jessica! (more…)
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Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
Survey even a handful of horse people and chances are at least one of them (if not more!) has a story about how their helmet saved them from a more serious injury. (more…)
EN Today: Technical training with David O’Connor
John is on the scene at the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention in Colorado Springs. Here, he brings us notes from the incoming U.S. coach’s lunchtime lecture on technical riding concepts. (more…)
News: Tinker, a 2.5-foot tall miniature horse, is the Salvation Army’s smallest bell ringer
But he raises about 10 times more money than human bell ringers–up to $2,500 a day, according to this story from ABC News. (more…)
10 Signs Santa Has Forgotten Your Stable
With all of those millions of chimneys to go down in one night, Santa sometimes runs out of time to visit the homes of well-behaved horses. Lauren Nethery reveals the telltale signs. (more…)
Video du Jour: Roll over!
Lean in, and listen very closely: The secret to tricking everybody into thinking that you’re an awesome horse trainer is… knowing what the horse is going to do, and then asking him to do it before he does it. Don’t tell anyone we told you that. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘Need toddler riding helmet’
I like how this poster clarifies that the kid “does have a real horse to ride”–a.k.a. she’s not just some neurotic mom who makes her kid wear a helmet while he’s riding a stuffed animal. (more…)
Weekly CANTER Wishlist
Each week Kaitlyn Jansen relentlessly searches the CANTER listings to bring you her top OTTB sporthorse prospect picks. Get your checkbooks ready: Here’s her latest batch… (more…)
The Secret Life of McKenna: The difference a year makes
This week junior blogger McKenna Oxenden reflects on the crazy year that was, and looks forward to the future. (more…)
15 Terrifying Photos of Equestrian Skijoring
Equestrian skijoring, a crazy sport horsepeople in cold climates invented to keep themselves entertained in the winter, is for real. And the people who do it are for real insane. (more…)
Equestrian U: Riding for college credit
Breanne Long, a senior at North Caroline State University, took riding lessons as a PE elective this semester. Today she shares the story of her final exam! (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Wintertime is all about snuggly stuff: warm coats, soft scarves and cozy blankets. And Fleeceworks definitely falls into the snuggly category! (more…)
EN Today: Winter Q&A with Jennie Brannigan
Top event rider Jennie Brannigan answers reader questions about winter training and care. Compiled by Jenni Autry. (more…)
Hunt Report: The legend of Ryan’s Wire
Our foxhunting blogger Gretchen Pelham, an MFH with the Tennessee Valley Hunt, is back with another humorous tale from their latest outing. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘unicorn looking Arab/pretty – $1500 (Wolf Point)’
A unicorn? Hmmm. Yep, I can kind of see it. Sort of. OK, no, not really. The latest and greatest from Craiglist… (more…)
News: With hay prices skyrocketing due to the drought, hay thievery is also on the rise
An NPR story aired this morning might leave you wanting to padlock your hayloft. (more…)
Shake’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Talk about an amazing save! You’ve got to check out today’s video of a steeplechase rider who refused to give in to gravity. Presented by our mucking fabulous sponsor Equi-Tee Mfg™. (more…)
The Idea of Order: ‘Tis the season
Are you one of those people who dresses their horse up for Christmas pictures? We love those people. Horses, however, not so much. Take it away, Morgane Schmidt! (more…)
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…)
EN Today: SmartPak announces top 10 horse names for 2012
What’s the most popular name among horses in the United States? Kate Samuels gets the scoop on SmartPak’s annual report based on names printed on SmartPak supplement packages. (more…)
In My Boots: Freestylin’
Lights, camera… freestyle! Alfred University’s freestyle reining night is a big hit each December and this year was no exception. Kristen Kovatch explains the concept and gives some tips for choreographing one yourself. (more…)
Daily Dose of Adorable: If this doesn’t make you want to own a pony…
…we don’t know what will. Thanks, Jenni Autry, for the find! (more…)
Shake’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
The caveat of being a horse professional is that you’ve got to ride through a lot of crap–just ask British eventer Phoebe Buckley. (more…)
In Praise of Thunder Thighs
Body-image issues aren’t uncommon amongst female equestrians. Here’s why you should learn to embrace being strong over being skinny.
The Riding School: The perils of horse shopping
Think Black Friday is unnerving? Try horse shopping, any day of the year. This week, The Riding Instructor offers some advice for sellers to streamline the process for buyers. (more…)