Sometime I feel like
a horse in a stall, waiting
to be led outside.
By Wylie (more…)
Leslie Wylie
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
Horse shows have a pretty standard uniform, it’s true. But that doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in the secret thrill of having some undercover flair. (more…)
Video du Jour: Why did the horse cross the road?
I have no freaking idea. But at least it’s using a crosswalk.
Like an airvest… for your head
Two Swedish designers have invented an “invisible helmet” for bicyclists. The Hovding is a collar that inflates when you become detached from your bike, and it’s supposed to be three times safer than a helmet. Could a similar concept work for riding? (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘looking to trade my horse – $1500’
Horse Nation Classifieds is a new column in which we feature awesome equine ads from around the country. Like this one, for a horse in Marion Oaks, Florida. (more…)
Going the Distance: Starting an endurance horse
When it comes to introducing a horse to endurance, there are two schools of thought. Sharalyn Hay explains the pros and cons of each. (more…)
The Secret Life of McKenna: Farewell Brickland!
As junior blogger McKenna Oxenden’s stint as a working student at Brickland Eventing draws to a close, she takes a moment to thank everyone who made it a summer she’ll never forget. (more…)
Snapshot: The Walnut Grove Driving Competition, part II
Last week Megan Kaiser introduced us to the grand traditions of the largest annual pleasure driving show in the world. Today she’s back with a report from the 2012 event. (more…)
Horse Haiku
I like horses much
better than people sometimes
because they don’t talk.
By Liz Fletcher (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
We hate to get you all riled up about Fleeceworks each Thursday and leave you hanging. Here’s where to get your Fleeceworks fix! (more…)
Blogger Contest Winner!
*Actual prize may differ. A big Horse Nation welcome to Jenni Autry, who has been anointed via popular vote as the newest member of the HN/EN team of journalists on crack crack journalists! Here’s Abby Gibbon with the big reveal. (more…)
The Age Impaired Rider: Too old for the Olympics?
Not if you’re an equestrian. Dia Moya, our resident age impaired rider, compares the competitive longevity of gymnasts with that of riders. (more…)
SmartPak Webinar: Healthy Hooves 360
Mark your calendars because you don’t want miss this month’s SmartPak webinar and guest host! Join SmartPak LIVE, Aug. 22, for a free webinar with Expert Farrier Danvers Child, CJF! (more…)
The Aiding & Abetting Amateur: Where did the word ‘martingale’ come from?
Our favorite hunter/jumper princess, The Aiding & Abetting Amateur, is back with a fun etymology of a funny word. (more…)
Adoptable Horse of the Week: ‘Jet’
Today we’ve got yet another adoptable cutie from our August featured rescue, Pipsqeak Paddocks. A huge thanks, as always, to SnarkyRider.com for making this fantastic series possible! (more…)
Dear Horse Nation: A community advice column
Reader Ella Rak has a problem–her horse likes to let his tongue flap in the breeze when she rides him, which doesn’t go over too well with dressage judges. Got advice? (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘good old pony let the kids learn to ride – $125’
Horse Nation Classifieds is a new column in which we feature awesome for-sale ads from around the country. Like this one, for a pony in Oliver Spring, Tennessee. (more…)
The Idea of Order: A horse comic
If you’ve ever failed miserably to connect with a horse, only to watch another rider climb aboard and ride it perfectly, you’ll understand this cartoon. Take it away, Morgane Schmidt! (more…)
Horse Haiku
There is nothing like
doing something that scares you:
like your first cross rail.
By Liz Fletcher (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
You’ve heard of runway fashion. But what about couture for horses? Here are a few ways to jazz up your look from World Equestrian Brands‘ Custom Mattes Couture line. (more…)
Open Wide: How often should you have your horse’s teeth examined?
Our friends at Kentucky Performance Products have the answer. Here it is, straight from the horse’s mouth! (more…)
Oh $h!t: Your most humiliating moments, captured on film
Here at HN, we are an equal opportunity appreciator of thrills and spills because both are a part of riding. Today’s “Oh $h!t” moment is brought to you by reader Sally Rumph. (more…)
HN Classifieds: Longhorn Steer, ‘has been trained to ride’
Horse Nation Classifieds is a new column in which we feature awesome for-sale ads from around the country. Like this one, for a very special longhorn steer. (more…)
EN Today: Bareback horse racing in Siena, Italy
“Siete tutti pazzi”… I think that translates to “Y’all are crazy,” a statement applicable to the jockeys in a video Visionaire posted this afternoon. (more…)