Amanda Ronan lets us tag along for a day of champagne toasts and galloping cross-country in the company of friends during Longacre Hunt’s Opening Meet near Dobbin, Texas. (more…)
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In My Boots: Know your cowboy
Not all cowboys are built alike. From California Vaqueros to Texas cowboys to natural horsemanship practitioners, Kristen Kovatch explains that there are a hundred little variations between regions in America alone. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
One of the most fun parts of a three-day event is seeing what competitors wear to the jog–especially when there’s a prize (in this case, a pair of Dubarrys) at stake! (more…)
EN Today: Rising stars – Emily Przyborowski
We love Eventing Nation’s new weekly “Rising Stars” series, featuring up-and-coming riders under the age of 15. Check out this week’s edition! (more…)
How to Win the Maclay Finals: Jacob Pope’s final round
At the Alltech National Horse Show, held over the weekend at the Kentucky Horse Park, Jacob Pope topped a competitive field to win the nation’s greatest equitation honor. (more…)
Shake’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
I thought I’d martyr my own pride for today’s edition of our new series “Oh Crap,” a showcase of readers’ crappiest moments presented by our mucking fabulous sponsor Equi-Tee Mfg™ . (more…)
Reader Tip: A lightbulb moment
Does anybody else out there fret about distances? Reader Wende Zinter says she feels like she has “unlocked a super secret” that guarantees success at every jump, and she wants to share it with HN! (more…)
19 Strange, Beautiful Seahorses
Seahorses! They’re so weird! They have the heads and necks of dressage horses, but they’re fish! Here are some fun photos and facts about this curious creature. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Lorraine Jackson for her winning contribution, “Breaking News Updates on Chincoteague Ponies.” With 2,600 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘Horse Trailer – miniature/reindeer – $250’
Use it to transport miniature horses or, if you’re Santa Claus, to haul your reindeer to flight school or the vet. From Craigslist Alaska… (more…)
Evention Presents: How to school a horse that rushes jumps
What’s the hurry? The gang at Evention is back with a new video tutorial illustrating how to slow your approach and take your jumps with ease. (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…)
Weekend Welcome from Kentucky Performance Products
As KPP rider Megan Lynn puts it, “It’s amazing what some TLC, a few bags of EndurExtra, some squirts of Contribute, and time can do for a horse.” Here’s her latest update! (more…)
Flex’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Today’s super-crappy moment is brought to you by reader Jocelyn Gatewood and our mucking fabulous sponsor Equi-Tee Mfg.™ Take it away, Jocelyn! (more…)
Video du Jour: Bridless Wyatt
Check out this video of Bridleless Wyatt, Donna Keen’s very special track pony (he even has his own Twitter account!). Filmed earlier this week at Santa Anita, site of this weekend’s Breeders’ Cup. (more…)
Friday Roll Call
What are you doing this weekend? Me, I’m puppy-sitting two of the cutest dogs in the world (in addition to a great deal of slumming about at the barn, of course). Share your plans in the comments section! (more…)
Fit to Ride: Four easy ways to eat better
Step away from the leftover Halloween candy corn, folks. HN hardbody Biz Stamm is here with some simple switches you can make for a healthier diet. (more…)
EN Today: Winter guide to blanketing – part 1
Blanket season is here–are you ready? Check out Kate Samuels’ guide to making sure your horse stays dry and warm in any weather. (more…)
Losing Ground: The greatest threat
Six-thousand acres of open lands are lost to development everyday. A new exhibition opening at the Kentucky Horse Park addresses this issue that affects all of us as horse owners. (more…)
Friday Flicks: ‘The Small One (1978)’
HN movie critic Amanda Ronan finds a lot to love about The Small One, a short Walt Disney film originally shown in theaters as a prelude to Pinnocchio. (more…)
Horse Haiku
We’re dusting off HN’s beloved “Horse Haiku” series to showcase these amazing poems sent to us by reader and dressage enthusiast Liz Maslin. Thanks Liz! (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
I look forward to the onset of winter each year with a special sort of dread. These products from Ovation, however, help ease the pain. (more…)
Post-Sandy Message Board
The storm might be past us but the tough part–picking up the pieces–has only begun. After several readers contacted us with information to share, we decided to open up a post dedicated to networking. (more…)
Shake’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Today’s super-crappy moment is brought to you by reader Kelly Pennington and our mucking fabulous sponsor Equi-Tee Mfg. Take it away, Kelly! (more…)
A big HN welcome to our newest sponsor, Equi-Tee Mfg.!!!
Equi-Tee™ is home of the one, the only, the amazing Shake’n Fork™, among several other products designed to make life around the barn a little bit a lot easier. (more…)