Is your horse clipped, or are you planning to clip your horse soon? If so, what type of clip will you do? (more…)
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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…)
Man in horse mask faces off against Frankenstorm, and other hurricane news
Horse Nation ain’t skeered! A NBC news crew got an eyeful in the streets of Washington, D.C. while covering Hurricane Sandy this morning. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Breanne Long for her winning contribution, “Equestrian U: Riding for college credit.” With 1,747 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
Video du Jour: Reed Kessler at Washington International
Watch Reed Kessler’s winning ride in the $100K President’s Cup, and listen to her answer fan questions about lucky charms, her fitness routine, and why Cylana is like Mariah Carey. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘Rebel flag saddle pad/set – $125’
Know what’s missing from your horse’s wardrobe? A saddle pad featuring one of the most controversial, inflammatory icons of American culture. Take it away, Craigslist… (more…)
27 dogs who are dressing up as a horse for Halloween
Saddles aren’t just for horses anymore. These dogs are tacked up and ready to win your heart. Happy almost-Halloween! (more…)
Weekend Update from Kentucky Performance Products
If your horse had things his way, he’d probably spend his days alternately napping, stuffing his face and playing grab-tail with his buds. Unfortunately, we have a different agenda. (more…)
8 Horses Who Are Thoroughly Enjoying Happy Hour
These horses are seriously thirsty–for beer. Cheers, Horse Nation! This one’s for you. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘Beautiful Dapple Grey Horse – $300’
There’s nothing wrong with this ad copy–truly, “Muffin” appears to be a beautiful dapple grey horse. But the picture of the kid riding her creeps us out a little. (more…)
Friday Roll Call
What are you up to this weekend? Me, I’m continuing my October lesson-a-thon, in which I drive 3 hours to Tryon, NC, each week to take a 1-hour lesson, then drive 3 hours back home. So efficient, I know! Yet somehow, so worth it. (more…)
EN Today: Pumpkin carving contest!
Can you “hack a gourd into a masterpiece of insanity-in-the-middle?” (Good one, Vis.) Check out this pumpkin carving contest, presented by FLAIR. (more…)
Video du Jour: Haunted riding lesson?
Is there a ghost spectator watching over this lady’s riding lesson, or are these people just bonkers? You decide.
Where’d My Money Go? A totally depressing new series
“Where’d my money go?” It’s a common question amongst horse owners. We’ll kick this series off with a look at one of the most unsuspecting money pits: association fees. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
The folks at Ovation are hard at work putting together the 2013 Annual Catalog. If you want a bit of a tease, check out their Facebook page! (more…)
EN Today: Clayton Fredericks in running for Canadian Eventing Coach
Who is this Clayton Fredericks guy and why is he always giving us a thumbs up? Jenni Autry has the scoop. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ’67 Ford Horse Box – $2,500
$2,500 is a great price for a truck and trailer package… not so great for a really crappy lawn ornament. As seen on Craigslist: (more…)
Bling! Shopping at the Quarter Horse Congress trade show
From rhinestone-studded dog collars to bedazzled bras, it’s all sparkle-and-shine at this year’s month-long event, which wraps up this weekend in Columbus, OH. (more…)
Video du Jour: Palio de Siena
That’s Italian for “Equine Demolition Derby,” we think. Check out this ESPN coverage of this famed horse race that takes over the city of Siena twice each summer. (more…)
Hoofing It, Literally: When fashion and taxidermy collide
Lady Gaga is reportedly among the fans of this line of shoes by German designer Iris Schieferstein, made from (pass the barf bag, please) real horse hooves. (more…)
The Secret Life of McKenna: Things are looking up, finally!
HN junior blogger McKenna Oxenden and her new horse Gigi hit some bumps in the road during the process of getting to know one another. This week, though, she only has good news to report. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Fleeceworks is a fierce supporter of so many riders and events, it can be hard to keep up with them sometimes! Here’s a roundup of what they’ve been into of late. (more…)
Fit to Ride: Tack room yoga
HN hardboy Biz Stamm guides us through a series of simple yoga poses that could make a big difference in your position.
Evention Presents: Let’s get skinny! How to school 5 levels of skinny/narrow jumps
Get the skinny on schooling skinnies with the latest tutorial from Schramm Equestrian, filmed by Right Start Photography. (more…)