McKenna’s big move-up to training level has come with its fair share of growing pains. But she’s doing her best to keep her heels down and her chin up. (more…)
Leslie Wylie
Video du Jour: ‘I’m farming and I grow it’
This isn’t exactly about horses, but plenty of readers will be able to the rural lifestyle of these young farmers who shoulder the thankless task of keeping food on America’s dinner table. (more…)
Smile for Horse Nation!
Ever wonder where “Idea of Order” artist Morgane Schmidt gets the ideas for her comic? Apparently, her horses are comedians too. At top, her horse Woody; in the video, Woody’s baby bro Willie. (more…)
Horse Haiku
On the track “failure”
Off track her kind eyes caught mine
Now loving best friend
By Julie Howard (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Good morning Horse Nation! It’s a good thing you guys are so cool, because the next few days are supposed to be scorchers. (more…)
The Idea of Order: More famous last words
This may the first time in history an artist has attempted to capture the elusive “buck-fart” in action. Leave it to Morgane Schmidt! (more…)
Your Turn: Stuart Horse Trials, here we come!
Megan Kaiser has a goal: To compete at Beginner Novice at Stuart Horse Trials next month. For Megan, a working mom with a 21-y/o horse, it’s kind of a big deal. All we have to say is: Go Megan! (more…)
Let’s Discuss: Your horse of a lifetime
I’ve been blessed to have several great horses pass through my life over the years, but one will forever stand out in my mind as my “horse of a lifetime.” Tell us about your most special horse. (more…)
EN Today: The MSPCA Equine Safety & Ambulance Program
Lisa Morrison gives us an inside look at the Massachusetts SPA, a pioneer of equine emergency response and rescue whose horse ambulance program serves a number of major events. (more…)
Oh $h!t: Special COTH edition
To celebrate its 75th birthday, the Chronicle is running a fantastic series that gives a decade-by-decade look at horse sports as archived since the magazine’s founding. Amanda Ronan brought this 1950s COTH photo to our attention. (more…)
Fit to Ride: Your pre-show warm-up
What do AC/DC, pink penguin pajama bottoms and power stretching have to do with show ring success? I’ll let HN hardbody Biz Stamm explain. (more…)
Top 10 Perks of Dating/Marrying a Horse Girl
Jamie Jennings of Horses in the Morning challenged co-host Glenn the Geek to compile a list of the advantages of romantic entanglement with an equestrian. Take it away, Glenn! (more…)
Omnomnomnom: Have you seen the one with the foal and the grass and the…
…omg, you’ve just gotta check it out already.
Wednesday Book Review: ‘Something Most Deadly’
It was a dark and stormy night in a dressage barn in Massachusetts… HN bookworm Erin McCabe takes this equestrian murder-mystery for a spin and finds it annoyingly cliché. (more…)
Horse Haiku
You have a syringe
behind you. Walking away.
Later gator.
By Betty Fey (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
Happy hump day, Horse Nation! And I know you know what that means…
Dalma Rushdi Malhas vs. the World
At 20 years old, the Saudi Arabian showjumper Dalma Rushdi Malhas was poised to become the first female to represent Saudi Arabia in the Olympic Games… ever. (more…)
NickerDoodles: ‘How hard can that be?’
Famous last words, every time, especially when spoken by an unhorsey significant other. Presenting Melanie Eberhardt’s newest comic (two in one week–crazy, I know!) (more…)
In the Tack with the Pak: Melissa, Ellie & Gateway
Is it possible to capture the bond between a horse and rider in words or film? SmartPak photographer Kristi Morrison-Clear humbly accepts the challenge. (more…)
The Riding School: ‘Jumping’ as a teaching tool
An old photograph reminds The Riding Instructor of how she learned to jump, which she then compares to her own method for introducing students to over-fences work. (more…)
The Long Road: Blood, sweat, more sweat, and tears
AQHA competitor Maegan Gossett and her mare Elle are nearly a month into “boot camp” at the trainer’s. It’s not easy, and it’s not always pretty, but they’re getting results. (more…)
Ask the Vet: Confessions of a (former) USEF Drug Testing Assistant
If your horse gets randomly selected to be drug tested at a show, what happens next? Dr. Jen Johnson demystifies the process. (more…)
Let’s Discuss: Horse-shopping nightmares
Have you ever had one you couldn’t wake up from, because it was real? Topic by request from our friends at Horses in the Morning. (more…)
Horse Haiku
Wind whipping my mane
Big oxer coming up fast
I’ll let you go first
By Wylie (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed by Dubarry
Good morning Horse Nation! Here’s hoping wherever you are the sun is shining and the birds are singing and the coffee is flowing freely. (more…)