…Josh Calnan, who proposed to eventer Courtney Carroll at the Normandy Bank at Rolex this year. (more…)
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Video du Jour: File under ‘amazing’
The star of this video is is Classic Goldrush, a 15.2-hh pinto crossbred that competes in 2* eventing and Grand Prix show-jumping. Bridle optional, apparently. (more…)
A Bit of Advice: Leverage or curb bits
Understanding the function of the leverage or curb bit is a good first step in deciding if it could be a good fit for your horse. Bitting expert Anita Marchesani breaks it down. (more…)
Midlife Crisis: The adventures of a thirtysomething first-time horse owner
Amanda Smith was recently force-fed one of the most difficult lessons about equestrian life: Horses are self-destructive. This week, she finds a silver lining. (more…)
In My Boots: Setting the bar
Interscholastic western team coach Kristen Kovatch’s students often find themselves up against some stiff–and well-funded–competition. Recently, her team beat the odds to reign victorious at Zone Championships. (more…)
Deep Thoughts by Horse Nation
“Horse are predictably unpredictable.”–Loretta Grace
Do you have a Deep Thought you’d like to share? Email it to [email protected]. (more…)
EN Today: Badminton is cancelled
Unlike Horse Nation’s “Rolex is cancelled!” April Fool’s prank, this one is for real, due to flooding from torrential rains. John addresses the fallout. (more…)
Video du Jour: Lyle Lovett talks reining
Country music legend Lyle Lovett was among the competitors at the 2012 Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup, held in conjunction with Rolex over the weekend at the Kentucky Horse Park. (more…)
Let’s Discuss: What’s your horse’s favorite treat?
Does your horse’s dessert palate tend toward plain vanilla preferences (apples, carrots, peppermints) or something more exotic? Tell us in the comments section. (more…)
Emily & Katy’s Excellent Rolex Adventure: Cross-country remix
Horse Nation junior reporter Emily Kelly and her new-to-eventing friend Katy Beirise sent us this report on their way home from Kentucky. (more…)
A Better Alternative: Vibrational remedies
This week Liz Barnard investigates vibrational remedies for equine use. Might we have finally found an alternative modality that’s a little too “woo-woo” for our columnist? (more…)
The Riding School: A column about the people who teach us how to ride
There are students who like horses, and there are students who love/eat/sleep/breathe horses. Is it possible to accommodate both? (more…)
SmartPak Featured Article of the Week
A big congratulations to Biz Stamm for her winning story, “Fit to Ride: The Sitting Trot.” With 603 page views, it was the most-read guest submission of last week. (more…)
Deep Thoughts by Horse Nation
“In dealing with a girl or a horse, one lets nature take its course.” –Fred Astaire
Do you have a Deep Thought you’d like to share? Email it to [email protected]. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
One of the stars of this year’s Rolex Trade Fair was the SmartPak booth. Every time I walked past, the place was jam-packed with shoppers scoping out SmartPak’s latest offerings. (more…)
Rolex Recap: Show-jumping
William Fox-Pitt and Parklane Hawk win the second stage of eventing’s Grand Slam. John has the full report from Kentucky.
Rolex XC Thrills & Spills
I heard someone comment today regarding the cross-country, which caused trouble for myriad horse/rider combinations, “Well, at least this year’s event is going to make for one heck of a ‘Thrills & Spills’ reel.” (more…)
Rolex Recap: Cross-country
John has the full report on today’s exciting cross-country proceedings, which turned the scoreboard on its head and pushed William Fox-Pitt into the lead by a small margin. (more…)
Emily & Katy’s Excellent Rolex Adventure
Horse Nation’s junior reporters Emily Kelly and Katy Beirise are living large in Kentucky, visiting Keeneland, touring KESMARC, and soaking up all the Rolex madness. (more…)
Hey! It’s the weekend
Welcome to the weekend, Horse Nation! And it’s a doozey, with one of the biggest equestrian events in North America, Rolex, taking place this weekend in Kentucky. (more…)
Rolex Recap: Dressage day 2
John reports that Allison Spring and Arthur stole the dressage lead at Rolex despite several really nice rides from their competitors on Friday afternoon. (more…)
SmartPak’s picks for a happy horse show with your dog
Have dog, will travel? Not always as easy as it sounds. Check out these products from SmartPak designed to streamline the pooch packing process. (more…)
Oh $h!t: Your most humiliating moments, captured on film
Here at Horse Nation, we encourage readers to take ownership of their thrills as well as their spills. Today’s “Oh $h!t” moment is brought to you by reader Sara Fogelberg. (more…)