Enjoy this third installation of Tori Rodriguez’s series, in which she attempts to wrap her head around some of eventing’s more befuddling riddles. (more…)
Leslie Wylie
Need. Want. Have to Have.
Each day for the next week and a bit, we’ll be rolling out the red carpet for SmartPak’s 2012 Fall Look Book. It’s like Fashion Week with boots instead of stilettos! Get ready for Look #3. (more…)
The Secret Life of McKenna
HN junior blogger McKenna Oxenden has had a big year, graduating from her rock-star event pony to a green but talented mare. This is McKenna at the base of a mountain, looking up and saying, “We can do this–I think.” (more…)
Friday Flicks: ‘The Cisco Kid’
HN flim critic Amanda Ronan has a look back at a 1952 episode of The Cisco Kid titled “Quarter Horse,” featuring an old-fashioned quarter horse vs. thoroughbred showdown. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
Some trends are good. Others, not so much. (Skinny jeans! They just keep getting skinnier! Who can even wear them?! When are they going to go away?!?!) (more…)
Remix: Top 20 reasons why horses are NOT like potato chips
“Horses are like potato chips–You can’t have just one.” I just want to take a moment to strongly disagree on so, so many levels. (more…)
Dear KPP: Should I feed electrolytes in the fall and winter?
Our friends at Kentucky Performance Products answer a timely question about a supplement that is most commonly associated with summer. (more…)
Casting Call: Mine That Bird movie seeking extras
Do you look amazing in a fancy hat? Can you feign surprise when 2009 Kentucky Derby underdog Mine That Bird wins a reenactment of the race? Would you like to make a little cash? (more…)
EN Today: Event Nation is on Pinterest!
Perhaps inspired by HN’s brave foray into the world of virtual pin-boards earlier this week, our sister site has followed suite! Does that mean we can be pin-pals? (more…)
Adoptable Horse of the Week: Berkeley
This week’s featured adoptable horse is a a registered quarter horse mare and resident of our October featured rescue, LEARN Horse Rescue in Megget, South Carolina. (more…)
Horsin’ ‘Round: The adventures of Will & Riley
Presenting the latest installation of John Mason’s comic series, featuring Will and Will’s super-annoying younger brother Riley. (more…)
Need. Want. Have to have.
Each day for the next week and a bit, we’ll be rolling out the red carpet for SmartPak’s 2012 Fall Look Book. It’s like Fashion Week with boots instead of stilettos! Here’s Look #2. (more…)
For Sale: ‘throughbred mare – $350’
“She only has 3 speeds to her canter – fast, fast and faster.” Well, at least these sellers are honest. Take it away, Craigslist… (more…)
Evention Presents: How to braid/plait your horse’s mane
Last week, we told you about a new video instructional series from our friends Jimmie and Dom Schramm of Schramm Equestrian, filmed by Right Start Photography. Check out their latest tutorial: (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Do you love Fleeceworks? Do you live near their warehouse in Ramona, California, or know someone who does? Because they’re hosting a blowout warehouse sale, this Saturday, Oct. 13. (more…)
EN Today: Ann Romney and paralympian Becca Hart on ‘Good Morning America’
Visionaire has wrangled us a link to this morning’s broadcast, in which Romney and Hart discuss the benefits of equine therapy. (more…)
HN Classifieds: Speaking of pseudo-breeches…
We stumbled across this ad hawking several pairs of “horse pants” from well-known manufacturers of equestrian apparel such as Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, and Ralph Lauren. (more…)
Want. Need. Have to Have.
SmartPak’s Fall Look Book is here!!! (You can’t see us, but we’re doing cartwheels.) For the next 10 days, the Pak will be rolling out autumn looks inspired by SmartPak employees’ own fave fall fashions. (more…)
Poop as Art: 3 Creative Ideas for Horse Manure Recycling
Poop happens. Rather than let it pile up in an unsightly heap, do something crafty with all that doo! Here are three DIY projects. (more…)
Wednesday Book Review: ‘The Eighty-Dollar Champion’
Between last week’s reveal that his story is being made into a movie and the amazing photo that’s now floating around Facebook, Snowman fever is catching. Erin McCabe reviews his biography. (more…)
Video du Jour: Marching band horse
Thanks to readers Melanie and John for sending us this link to what may be the coolest halftime show EVER, featuring the Ohio State Marching Band’s tribute to video games. (more…)
Weeeee!!!: Eventing vicariously through Kay Groesbeck
Check out this Advanced-level helmet cam from HN columnist Katy Groesbeck at Woodside Horse Trials last weekend. (more…)
Wacky Wednesday Fantasy Ads: Groomer edition
Amanda Ronan is back this week with two more ads for some rather (cough) “creative” grooming services and products. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Guest comic week!
Illustrator Morgane Schmidt let her new fiance (congrats!) Louis take the reins of this week’s comic. Plenty of significant others out there will be able to relate to this one… (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
You love World Equestrian Brands, but do you “like” them on Facebook? If you haven’t visited their page lately, you’re missing out! (more…)