After a gazillion weeks of stall rest, it was unclear who was going crazy faster: Amanda Smith, or her horse Alfie. (more…)
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The Oatmeal: ‘How to Ride a Pony!’
“Avid reader and admirer” Liz Fletcher (thank you, Liz!) stumbled upon a “pretty funny” comic she thought we might like on The Oatmeal. (more…)
NickerDoodles: You’re forgetting something
Forget actual competing–just getting to a horse show can be a stressful ordeal. Which is precisely the subject of Melanie Eberhardt’s latest NickerDoodle. Enjoy! (more…)
Let’s Discuss: White knuckles
Driving my horse trailer yesterday, I couldn’t help but think about the horrific accident that claimed three equine lives last weekend. Have you ever had a horse trailer accident, or even a close call? Is there anything we can do to be safer on the road? (more…)
Livin’ the Dream: Jamie Jennings’ Spanish adventure
The Horses in the Morning co-host is off in Spain galloping on the beach and perfecting her piaffe on a fleet of Barbie Dream Horse-lookin’ Andalusians. (Real ones. Like, she’s actually in Andalucia.). (more…)
Devon… You Decide: Who jumped it best?
Featuring photos by HN’s good friend Helene Gallagher from Saturday’s Olympic showjumping observation event, the subject of today’s contest: The liverpool–who jumped it best? (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
Good morning Horse Nation! Hope the weekend left you feeling rested and refreshed. (more…)
Your Turn: Going treeless
Does all the hype about treeless saddles have you curious? Kelsea Brockmeier shares her experience of trading in her traditional saddle for a tree-free alternative. (more…)
Sunday Wine Tasting: Pre-Bromont edition
Quebec’s Bromont International Horse Trial is kicking off this week, and Horse Nation is raising its glass for a toast led by our very own wine connoisseur Kirsten Collins. (more…)
Yum: SmartPak horse treat taste test
Some offices have vending machines. Other offices have, well, bags of horse treats. SmartPak’s Bjorn samples some banana-flavored snacks from the Cantering Chef. (more…)
Hey! It’s the weekend
Good news, Horse Nation: It’s the weekend! (Somehow those words just never lose their charm.) Hope you’ve got big plans, and that those big plans involve horses. (more…)
SmartPak Featured Article of the Week
A big congratulations to Barbara Hamilton for her winning story, “Confessions of a Show Mom: Respect the trainer.” With 631 page views, it was the most-read guest submission of this week. (more…)
EN Today: Appreciating the journey
Jessica Bortner-Harris takes a moment to contemplate what she’s learned about herself and her horse, Bug, from the sport she loves. (more…)
Oh $h!t: Your most humiliating moments, captured on film
Poplar Place Horse Trials is taking place this weekend in Hamilton, GA. As a friendly reminder to competitors to fasten their seatbelts, we present a montage of Poplar thrills and spills. (more…)
America on the Brain: A USA Helmet giveaway from One K!!
With the Olympics right around the corner, it’s time to get patriotic. Submit a photo showing us your red-white-and-blue spirit for a chance to win one of five One K USA helmets!! (more…)
Friday Flicks: ‘The Silver Brumby’
Russell Crowe and horses–whaaa??? Amanda Ronan declares this film, featuring “beautiful horses being chased by beautiful men over beautiful terrain,” worth a watch. (more…)
Let’s Discuss: What’s your favorite horse show venue?
There are some places I just keep coming back to, whether on account of the facility, the ambiance or just the great memories I have of competing there. What about you? (more…)
A Better Alternative: CranioSacral Therapy
This week, Liz Barnard introduces us to a modality called CranioSacral Therapy, a light, subtle therapy involving the spine and nervous system. (more…)
Deep Thoughts by Horse Nation
“In buying a horse or taking a wife, shut your eyes tight and commend yourself to God.” –Tuscan Proverb
Do you have a Deep Thought you’d like to share? Email it to [email protected] (more…)
Friday Morning Feed by Ovation
Congrats, Horse Nation, you made it to another Friday! To help get you through the homestretch, we’ve got plenty of ridiculousness coming your way. (more…)
Road to NAJYRC: Teresa Harcourt
In our second NAJYRC blog of the day, California event rider Teresa Harcourt gets a much-needed confidence boost from a win at Woodside Horse Trials over the weekend. (more…)
EN Today: SmartPak – Stuff My Trainer Says
Eventing Nation presents the first installation of a monthly series on reader-submitted training tips. Presented by SmartPak. (more…)
Team Fleeceworks: Jacob Fletcher
Fleeceworks recently announced its sponsorship of the Area V NAJYRC teams, which in July will be vying for a title that, for the under-21 set, is just about as prestigious as it gets. (more…)
Let’s Discuss: Spurs
I’ve known trainers who lived in them–wearing them every ride, every horse, and yelling at students who showed up without them. I’ve seen other trainers strap them “for special occasions” only. What’s your take? Do horses get dull to artificial aids? (more…)
Video du Jour: Have you had your Weetabix?
I am loving this hilarious racing-themed commercial for Wheetabix (which, from what I gather, is the U.K. equivalent of Wheaties). (more…)