This one comes to us from reader Kat Draper and her horse, Kodachrome. Thanks, guys, for taking the title of this column to a whole new level! (more…)
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Hey! It’s the weekend
Whoop-whoop! That’s the sound of Horse Nation cheering for our favorite two-day stretch of the week. The weekend warriors are out doing what they do best, and we wish them all the best of luck. (more…)
EN Today: Rolex XC course walks for ‘A Just World’
The only thing better than walking the Rolex cross-course with a top rider is doing so for a good cause. Samantha Clark brings us the full report on this special opportunity. (more…)
Oh $h!t: Your most humiliating moments, captured on film
Today’s “Oh $h!t” moment is brought to us by reader Marcie Mott. That’s one way to get inducted into the Soggy Britches Club, Marcie! (more…)
SmartPak Featured Article of the Week
A big congratulations to the Aiding & Abetting Amateur for her story “DIY Nation: Ribbon recycling.” With 674 page views, it was the most-read guest submission of the week. (more…)
A standing Ovation to the newest member of the HN team!
Here at Horse Nation headquarters, Ovation stands out as one of our favorite brands–so we’re totally thrilled that they’ve joined our all-star lineup of corporate sponsors. (more…)
Video du Jour: Kunal Nayyar’s Big Fat Indian Wedding
Kunal Nayyar, who plays Raj on Big Bang Theory, “nearly died” on a horse in the middle of his wedding celebration. Thanks to Caitrin O’Shea for the awesome tip! (more…)
A big Horse Nation welcome to our new sponsor, Fleeceworks!
We are SO excited to announce that Fleeceworks has joined the Horse Nation team as our newest corporate sponsor–especially since they’re one of our personal favorite companies. (more…)
Friday Flicks: ‘International Velvet’
Last week, Amanda Ronan reviewed the ultimate rags-to-riches eventing movie, Sylvester. Today she tackles another improbably narrative of three-day glory, International Velvet. (more…)
Deep Thoughts by Horse Nation
“There is no secret so close as that between a rider and his horse.”–Robert Smith Surtees
Thanks to reader Celeste Coulter for today’s Deep Thought! (more…)
Friday Morning Feed
Horse Nation is all about symbiotic relationships. We rely on you to read what we’re writing, and you rely on us to give you something good to read. Our relationship with sponsors, too, is a two-way street. (more…)
Let’s Discuss: How much do you pay for lessons?
The price of a riding lesson can vary wildly, depending on the instructor’s experience, availability, etc. What’s the going rate where you live, and how often do you lesson? (more…)
Feedbag: DQ as First Lady?
Speaking of Ann Romney, Abby Gibbon’s post last week on Mrs. Romney’s “rich out-of-toucher” dressage hobby inspired Megan Kaiser to indulge in a little rant. Thanks for reading, Megan, and thanks for writing! (more…)
Your Turn: Bouncing back
A few Saturdays ago, Amanda Stapleton’s horse hit the eject button on her, resulting in a broken pelvis and a doctor-ordered grounding from the barn. That might discourage some people, but true horsepeople are a little… different. (more…)
Video du Jour: Shetland pony racing
It’s for real. And it’s as adorable as it sounds. Enjoy!!!
Going the Distance: Packing for the race
In the endurance world, you can’t Go Riding until you’ve packed up your supplies. This week, Sharalyn Hay outlines what you’re going to need for your trip. (more…)
The Secret Life of McKenna & Dorito: You know you’re a horseperson when…
Teen sensation McKenna Oxenden and her buddy Jackson contemplate what it means to be an equestrian during a field trip to The Big Apple. (more…)
Everyday Conditioning: Getting ready for gametime
This week, Katie Passerotti gives readers some “This ain’t rocket science, kids” homework designed to make sure all your hard work doesn’t go flying out the window at the horse show. (more…)
Deep Thoughts by Horse Nation
“A horse’s behavior will be in direct proportion to the number of people watching you ride him.”–Cooky Mclung
Do you have a Deep Thought you’d like to share? Email it to [email protected]. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed
Top of the morning to ya, Horse Nation! It’s Thursday, which means it’s almost Friday, which means it’s almost the weekend, right? Right.
EN Today: Upside Down – The dark side of the games
EN friend and blogger, and my personal hero Hamish Cargill returns today with an article exploring the other side of the Olympics–the part nobody wants to tell you about. (more…)
The Idea of Order: A horse comic
If you’ve ever set foot inside a cross-country start box, you’ll probably be able to relate to this week’s comic by Horse Nation’s illustrious illustrator Morgane Schmidt. (more…)
Midlife Crisis: The adventures of a thirtysomething first-time horse owner
This week, Amanda Smith comes face-t0-face with one of the hardest lessons a horse owner must learn: Horses are innately self-destructive. (more…)
Video du Jour: Kentucky Derby update
Do y’all know what’s going on with the Derby this year? Yeah, me neither. Luckily, our eye-on-the-racing-scene Abby Gibbon scrounged up this video to bring us up to speed. (more…)
Adoptable Horses of the Week: ‘Moonshadow’ and ‘Jada’
Looking for a horse with some personality? Both Moonshadow and Jada are residents of our April featured rescue, Longmeadow Rescue Ranch near Union, Missouri. (more…)