If you like your books steamier than a racehorse after an early morning workout, you might enjoy these hot ‘n’ heavy equestrian reads. (more…)
Leslie Wylie
HN Classifieds: ‘ISO your grandmother’s horse’
This ad, seeking an occasional trail horse, is pretty cute. Although their requirements are minimal (“Breathing is definitely a plus”), the ad-placer is no “sucker.” (more…)
Fantasy Ads: Custom ‘Grow with your Child’ Horse
Tired of buying horse after horse to accommodate Lil Susie’s riding abilities? Wish just one horse could take her from the pony ring to the upper levels? Amanda Ronan is on it. (more…)
Live from the SmartPak Runway, Er, Barn Aisle
Rumor has it that the Pak’s 2012 Fall Look Book is in the works and will make its world premier soon! It’s real-rider fashion at its finest (without all the dirt and slobber and stuff). (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
When Fleeceworks believes in something–whether it’s a product, or a program, or a rider–they stand behind it 100%. In the case of Fleeceworks Cinco, it’s a horse. (more…)
Video du Jour: I didn’t need you, anyway
This horse loves its job and nothing, NOTHING, is going to stop it from running its best race.
EN Today: Spanish Riding School opens its doors for the first time in 400 years
Kate Samuels reports that the Vienna institution is opening its hallowed halls to the equestrian public for symposiums and training sessions. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘Saddlebred horse sale – $500’
Somebody needs to put a shirt on in this picture, and it isn’t the horse. A big thanks to reader Celeste Coulter for sending this one our way! (more…)
Blah, Blah, Blah: The FEI made up some new rules
In summary: The FEI has banned some more drugs you’ve never heard of, and FEI competitors must now wear helmets all the time except for the times when they don’t have to wear helmets. (more…)
Wacky Wednesday Fantasy Ads: Adult amateur edition
Amanda Ronan is back with another ad that sounds too good to be true, because, well, it is.
Fit to Ride: Pi’s super awesome back workout, part II
Have you ever heard the saying, “Never take advice from a bunny”? Neither have we. Which is why we’re proud to bring you the column “Ask a Rabbit” (as transcribed by Biz Stamm). (more…)
Things That Make Us Go Ewww: Horse tartare
Not to ruin your appetite FOREVER, but a New York City diner is trying to be all edgy by adding raw horse meat to its menu. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Water fight!
To a horse, the only thing funnier than seeing your owner angry is seeing your owner angry AND soaking wet. Enjoy the latest creation from HN’s illustrious illustrator Morgane Schmidt. (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
Good morning Horse Nation! We thought we’d hand this week’s WEB post off to some folks whose names you might recognize. (more…)
EN Today: Barn Tour – Gold Medal Equestrian
EN’s “Barn Tour” series takes readers inside equestrian facilities all over the country. Check out this one in Templeton, California. (more…)
Equestrian U: Riding for college credit
Breanne Long, a senior at North Caroline State University, is taking riding lessons as a PE elective this semester and has agreed to let HN tag along. (more…)
Daily Dose of Adorable: More pony dressage
Since the last tiny pony dressage video we posted got over 2,100 views, we figured you guys would probably get a kick out of this one, too. (more…)
Book Review: All hail, King George
Bernadette Kilcer is hanging on to every word in this collection of columns by George Morris, as selected and edited by John Strassburger. (more…)
The Riding School: Is your child ready to own a horse?
Just because your child wants a pony doesn’t mean he or she is ready for a pony. Before you take the plunge, check out The Riding Instructor’s list of childhood horse ownership prerequisites. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘miniature Horse – $300’
The seller writes, “He need to be with other mini horse.” Or, apparently, a herd of sheep, or a dog, or turkeys, or a chicken will also suffice. (more…)
In My Boots: All tacked up or, why my horse is wearing so much gear
In her continuing quest to enlighten us English folk about the mysteries of western riding, Kristen Kovatch offers this explanation. (more…)
October Featured Rescue: LEARN Horse Rescue
Each month, Horse Nation partners with SnarkyRider.com to shine the spotlight on a deserving horse rescue. For October, we’re featuring LEARN Horse Rescue in Megget, South Carolina. (more…)
Road Trip: Protecting your horse from the stresses of travel
Our friends at Kentucky Performance Products share some supplement tips designed to keep your equine healthy on the road. (more…)