Not that number, silly! The number of times you’ve fallen off a horse. Leave your own “number” in the comments section below! (more…)
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Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
Everybody knows that having the right saddle is a big deal. Fit, comfort, performance… it’s all important. But what about the girth? (more…)
Your Turn: Trading spaces
Event rider Victoria Smith sent us this story of her f0ray into the world of hunters via a local schooling show. Was it inside-outside-inside-outside or outside-inside-outside-inside… eh, who cares! (more…)
Fit to Ride: 26.2 miles, check!
HN fitness guru Biz Stamm just ran the Portland Marathon to raise money for Ever After Mustang Rescue and achieve a personal goal–and she lived to write about it. (more…)
Video du Jour: Tractor pas-de-deux
Here’s a completely random video, arguably made awesome by the fact that it’s set to John William’s Olympic score. Prepare to feel delighted, or confused… (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘miniature horses – $300’
The last time we checked, bread was not an acceptable nutritionally complete substitute for actual horse feed–and especially not for small ponies, who could founder from the starch. Yet… (more…)
7 Sexy Horse-themed Costumes
When did Halloween costumes get so… skimpy? Sexy cat, sexy nurse–there’s even a Sexy Mrs. Potato Head costume this year. Avert your eyes, children: Here are some R-rated versions of equestrian classics. (more…)
In My Boots: In the driver’s seat
On paper, Kristen Kovatch is a trainer and coach of Alfred University’s western equestrian team. In reality, however, this “cowgirl” wears many hats. Here’s the story of her latest endeavor… (more…)
10 Rules for Being a Good Riding School Parent
At every riding school, there’s an unwritten parental code of conduct: what to do, what not to do, what to say, what not to say. Our columnist, The Riding Instructor, presents some basic guidelines. (more…)
Speaking of COTH’s Medal Finals coverage…
…we also heart this interview they did with first-time competitor Sara Nordstrom. Sara didn’t quite make it into the top 25, but we admire her sportsmanship and enthusiastic attitude. (more…)
NickerDoodles: A horse comic
A good cowhorse never sleeps on the job. HN illustrator Melanie Eberhardt is back today with a brand new edition of NickerDoodles.
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Dubarry is raising €75,000 for breast cancer research and they’re over halfway to their goal, but they need your help! (more…)
257-rider coursewalk, the scariest schooling ring ever and other exhilarating spectacles
The Chronicle of the Horse did a heck of a job keeping up with the madness that was Sunday’s Pessoa/USEF Medal Finals. (more…)
Remix: Short Riders with Huge Horses – Are we compensating for something?
Krissy Singleton explains what tiny ladies on giant horses have in common with balding men in sportcars. (more…)
EN Today: Why does my OTTB (insert weird quirk here)?, volume III
Lauren Nethery is back with the third installment in her weekly series which answers the whats and whys of off-track thoroughbred behavior. (more…)
Need. Want. Have to have.
Unveiling… Look #6 from SmartPak’s 2012 Fall Look Book. A sweet fusion of color and class, style and function, we’re falling hard for this one! Check it out for yourself… (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Morgane Schmidt for her winning contribution, “The Idea of Order: Guest comic week!” With 885 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
16 Videos of Horses Eating Junk Food
From sweet to savory, sort-of cute to just-plain-wrong (Nooo! Why are you feeding your horse a cheeseburger?!?!?), these horses will eat anything. (more…)
Idea Swap: Upcycled jumps
Amanda Ronan invested $19 and a little imagination into creating this colorful caterpillar cross-country jump. What are some safe jumps you’ve created for less than $50? Share your creative ideas, HN! (more…)
HN Classifieds: Horse found
Is anybody missing a horse that looks like this one? Because, if so, it has been located. The people who found it say you can come pick it up or not, whatever. A big thanks to Meg for sending this gem our way. (more…)
As the Hotwalker Turns: An update from Katy
Nothing is ever simple with horses, and setbacks always show up when you least expect them. Columnist Katy Groesbeck talks about her recently derailed plan to do a fall three-star. (more…)
Confessions of a Horse Show Mom: Lettering in equestrian
Did you know that the USEF has a program that enables high school students to earn a varsity letter for riding? Barbara Hamilton explains how her daughter took advantage of this neat opportunity. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
Are you falling for the fashions of SmartPak’s 2012 Fall Look Book? We continue SmartPak’s 10-day Look Book unveiling today with looks #4 and #5. (more…)
Weekend Update from Kentucky Performance Products
KPP sponsored rider Megan Lynn has had a busy fall, from competing at the American Eventing Championships to getting in some serious training. We’ll let her give you the official update. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘flame horse boot wraps – $10’
Between the fringe and the flames, these amazing boot wraps could really take your cross-country or show jumping getup to the next level. From Craigslist… (more…)