Hey-hey, Horse Nation, it’s Friday! I’m soooooo ready–are you?
Leslie Wylie
EN Today: Eric Lamaze’s London mettle
When Eric Lamaze is on the warpath, you’d best not stand in his way. Abby Gibbon reports on the Canadian show jumper’s reaction to teammate Tiffany Foster’s disqualification. (more…)
Adopable Horse of the Week: Willow
If you don’t want to meet the cutest adoptable pony in the entire world, you DEFINITELY shouldn’t click on this link. (more…)
When was the last time the U.S. came home empty-handed from the Olympics?
A: The year was 1956, and the venue was Stockholm. As we repeat history, are there lessons to be learned from the past? (more…)
Olympic Happy Hour: August 9
Throughout the Olympics, Horse Nation is capping off each day with a pint-sized synopsis of the most recent Olympic equestrian sporting festivities. Here’s your Happy Hour report for Thursday, August 9. (more…)
NickerDoodles: Steve & Fred’s excellent Olympic adventure
Steve and Fred are two horseflies who hitch a ride to London on their favorite horse. Melanie Eberhardt is keeping us posted on their antics throughout the Olympic Games. (more…)
Video du Jour: 2012 Olympic Dressage Finals (not)
We give this video from Horse Horse TV a “3” for rider position, a “2” for submission, a “4” for movement, and a “10” for hilariousness. (more…)
The Secret Life of McKenna & Dorito (& Gigi!)
Look who’s got a new ride! Horse Nation junior blogger McKenna Oxenden introduces us to the newest equine member of her family. (more…)
Daily Dose of Adorable: Frolicking donkeys
Fleeceworks loves its miniature donkeys–and what’s not to love, really? Thank you, Fleeceworks, for sharing this video of “donkey mayhem” at Redwings Horse Sanctuary. (more…)
Horse Haiku
Last day of dressage
One final chance to medal
Ravel, go for gold!
By Wylie (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
One of my favorite things about Fleeceworks is its passion for all things equestrian. Unlike some companies that are just in it for the bottom line, Fleeceworks’ genuinely “gets it.” (more…)
Olympic Happy Hour: August 8
Throughout the Olympics, Horse Nation is capping off each day with a pint-sized synopsis of the most recent Olympic equestrian sporting festivities. Here’s your Happy Hour report for Wednesday, August 8. (more…)
Your Turn: The chocolate clause
“How do you treat falling as something to be avoided but not something to be excessively feared?” Chelsea Alexander shares her own trainer’s deliciously foolproof method. (more…)
Coach Taylor for Chef d’Equipe & other thoughts
Let’s face it: There’s winning, and there’s what the U.S. Equestrian Team is doing in London. What we could really use right now is a good locker room speech. (more…)
Wednesday Book Review: Horse books for babies
Not old enough to read? No excuse! Erin McCabe goes on a quest to find books appropriate for the very youngest citizens of Horse Nation. (more…)
Fit to Ride: Marathon T-shirt design contest!
HN hardbody Biz Stamm is running the Portland Marathon to raise money for Ever After Mustang Rescue in a few months, and she doesn’t have anything to wear. So, she’s launching a contest. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Olympic rail-birding
Morgane Schmidt writes, “Pretty sure we all know someone who could win the gold in this…” Touché, Morgane. Touché. (more…)
Horse Haiku
Ares pony boy
EPM is here no more
Run Ares boy run.
By Heidi Kamei (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…)
Olympic Happy Hour: August 7
Throughout the Olympics, Horse Nation will be capping off each day with a pint-sized synopsis of the most recent Olympic equestrian sporting festivities. Here’s your Happy Hour report for Tuesday, August 7. (more…)
EN Yesterday: Insanity in the middle
One of the contestants in EN’s blogger contest, Yvette Seger, submitted this video with her final entry. Check it out–It’s a little crazy and a lot hilarious. (more…)
Dave Barry is not a fan of equestrian sport
I love Dave Barry, I really do. I own his books and read his weekly Miami Herald column for years. But we don’t see eye-to-eye on the horse thing. (more…)
NickerDoodles: Steve & Fred’s excellent Olympic adventure
Steve and Fred are two horseflies who hitch a ride to London on their favorite horse. Melanie Eberhardt is keeping us posted on their antics throughout the Olympic Games. (more…)
Jumping Past Cancer: A comeback story, part III
Susan Corwin has been blogging for HN about her quest to complete her first mini horse trial since completing chemotherapy just two-and-a-half months ago. This is the grand finale! (more…)
A Bit of Advice: Bitless bridles
Bitting expert Anita Marchesani is back this month to help us understand the function of bitless bridles and under what circumstances one might be appropriate. (more…)