On one hand it’s like “Yay! I can go from the barn to the grocery story and everyone will think I’m trendy.” On the other, it’s like, “No, they won’t, because I’ll still be covered in horsehair and mud.” (more…)
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22 Horses Who Are Helping Kick Breast Cancer in the Bum
When it comes to beating breast cancer, there’s no question whose side these guys are on! Check out these inspiring photos. (more…)
Your Turn: The Pink 50 Poker Prance
Reader Quinn Anderson submitted this report of a trail ride to benefit breast cancer research that took place in Fairhill, MD on Sunday. Thanks Quinn! (more…)
Video du Jour: Something is wrong with this horse race
Check out this commercial for Vittel, a French brand of mineral water. Why can’t American bottled water ad campaigns be so awesome? (more…)
In My Boots: Beginner’s luck
With the help of her Alfred University students, HN’s in-house cowgirl Kristen Kovatch illustrates some common (and some just plain hilarious) beginner western riding mistakes. (more…)
HN Classifieds: Zebra colt for sale
Imagine the look on your trainer’s face when you show up with your brand new sport-zebra prospect. Thanks to Kate Samuels for the tip! (more…)
Old People Failing at Technology or, The Day HN joined Pinterest
As part of Horse Nation’s ongoing campaign to trick everyone into thinking we are relevant and cool, we now have a Pinboard. (more…)
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…)
EN Today: The magic behind the Budweiser horses
Just like any celebrity, the Budweiser Clydesdales have acting coaches, too. Kate Samuels investigates their training regimen. (more…)
Weekly CANTER Wishlist: West coast edition
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…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Breanne Long for her winning contribution, “Equestrian U: Riding for college credit.” With 1,466 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
Horses in History: The burdens they bore
This week, historian-in-residence Lorraine Jackson pays tribute to the role horses played in the development of industry in America and beyond. (more…)
HN Classifieds: Horse wanted
This dad wants to buy his daughter a horse for Christmas. Stallion or foal, whatever. It just needs to look like one of these pictures he found in a horse calendar, and he wants to pay $700 for it. Good luck with that, buddy. (more…)
Video du Jour: How to measure your horse for a blanket
If your horse is in need of a new winter blanket, the time to order it is now! Here is a tutorial on determining the right size. (more…)
Between the Ears: 31 snapshots of Horse Nation
From Virginia to California and everywhere in between, take a virtual horseback tour of Horse Nation via these reader-submitted photos. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
When it comes to the seasons, I’m a hothouse flower–it takes a lot to get me excited about the onset of chillier months. SmartPak’s new Alexus Collection, however, does the trick. (more…)
Weekend Update from Kentucky Performance Products
Joint supplements aren’t just for older horses. KPP’s Joint Armor is scientifically formulated to support healthy joint tissue at all stages of a horse’s life. (more…)
Weekend Roll Call
What are you getting into this weekend? Me, I’m heading to Tryon, NC, with my buddy Kaitlyn for a jump lesson and a gallop at FENCE. (That’s Kait’s dog Nell giving the “Are we there yet?” face in the backseat.) (more…)
Video du Jour: Building a simple gymnastic
I’m loving this new YouTube instructional series called “Evention,” created by Schramm Equestrian and filmed/directed by Right Start Photography. Here’s their latest tutorial: (more…)
Mmmm, Wood: How to keep your horse from chewing the barn down
Does your horse have termite-like tendencies? Our friends at Kentucky Performance Products discuss wood-chewing. (more…)
Friday Flicks: ‘The Great Dan Patch (1949)’
This week, HN film critic Amanda Ronan reviews a dramatic treatment of the life and times of the great turn-of-the-century pacer Dan Patch. (more…)
32 Amazing Horse Cakes
From horse-crazy birthday cakes to equestrian-themed wedding masterpieces, these culinary creations are WAY too impressive too actually eat! (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
Do you wear your helmet every time, every ride? Here’s a convincing argument for why it’s a smart idea, from Ovation’s Facebook page. (more…)
The Secret Life of McKenna: An eventer in hunterland
Junior blogger McKenna Oxenden’s latest column contains 23 exclamation marks, from which we can infer that her latest adventure was a success. (more…)
HN Safety Tip of the Week: Don’t ride wild animals
As we pointed out yesterday after the “manatee-riding woman incident” in Florida, people are idiots. Which brings us to this week’s safety tip: (more…)