With Rolex just two weeks away, the folks over at EN are starting to freak out bigtime. Today, John shares network broadcast info, while Abby Gibbon brings us a story on Rolex-bound OTTBs. (more…)
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The Secret Life of McKenna & Dorito: Can I get a boost?
After a brief rant about riding fashion, McKenna Oxenden writes about being an off-the-radar Young Rider who could use a little help getting where she wants to go. (more…)
Everyday Conditioning: Riding on your own
It’s nice to have a trainer holding your hand, but there’s a lot to be gained from riding solo as well. Katie Passerotti outlines some tips on getting your riding homework done in between lessons. (more…)
Video du Jour: Proof that horses have souls
This video tells the story of an Arizona Mustang stallion who rescues a swept-away filly and pulls her to safety. Thanks to Victoria Smith, a Mustang owner herself, for the tip. (more…)
Your Turn: A frank discussion of the ‘f’ word
Guest contributor Bernadette Kilcer speaks out on behalf of plus-sized riders and the challenges–both physical and emotional–they face. (more…)
Deep Thoughts by Horse Nation
“If you act like you’ve only got 15 minutes, it’ll take all day. Act like you’ve got all day and it’ll take 15 minutes.” –Monty Roberts
Do you have a Deep Thought you’d like to share with Horse Nation? Email it to [email protected]. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed
Good morning Horse Nation! Hope you’ve got a couple cups of coffee under your belt and are well on your way to a productive and fulfilling day.
EN Today: ‘Rolex Changed My Life, Pt. 2’
For some people, Rolex is more than just an annual event. For some, like guest writer Amy Wells, it’s a game-changing, earth-shaking, mind-blowing, life-altering revelation. (more…)
Introducing: HN/SmartPak Featured Article of the Week
In today’s Morning Feed, we sang the praises of Horse Nation’s volunteer army of writers and noted that without them, this site’s gears would grind to a halt. (more…)
Video du Jour II: Honza Bláha – Open Borders
Some videos just can’t wait until tomorrow to be posted–and this is one of them. Thanks, Megan Rust, for the tip! (more…)
How to Win at Galway Downs, by Katy Groesbeck’s horse
When HN contributor Katy won the Galway Downs CIC**, I encouraged her to indulge in some well-deserved bragging. Being the humble type, she let her horse do the talking. (more…)
Adoptable Horses of the Week: ‘Lola’ and ‘Big Mac’
Looking for a horse with a giant personality? Both Lola and Big Mac are residents of our April featured rescue, Longmeadow Rescue Ranch near Union, Missouri. (more…)
Video du Jour: 2012 Kentucky Derby fashion forecast
What to wear to the Derby this year? Start with a giant, completely ridiculous hat, obviously, and we’ll let this video take it from there. (more…)
The Idea of Order: A horse comic
This week, HN’s illustrious illustrator Morgane Schmidt is back with a comic all you dog owners out there will be able to relate to. (more…)
Fit to Ride: Just when you thought the planking was over…
This week fitness gurus Biz Stamm and Pi the Bunny show us how to increase upper-body strength with the help of a mounting block. (more…)
Deep Thoughts by Horse Nation
“You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink,” is an old saying that is not exactly true, because anybody that’s ever been around horses would know if the horse didn’t want to go to water then it wouldn’t.–Unknown (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
One thing you may or may not realize about Horse Nation is that it’s written an almost exclusively volunteer basis. (more…)
NickerDoodles: A horse cartoon
Cartoonist Melanie Eberhard’s latest NickerDoodle is inspired by the spring fever that equestrian enthusiasts throughout Horse Nation are feeling right now. (more…)
Blog Spotlight: Confessions of an AA Eventer
Each Tuesday, we shine the spotlight on a rider blog we think is deserving of a little extra attention. Today’s featured blog is “Confessions of an AA Eventer.” (more…)
YouTube: Because summer will be here before you know it
A horse cools off in a sprinkler–brilliant! And totally adorable.
Clinic Report: James Houston dressage clinic
Kelly Gage shares her experience of riding with FEI dressage trainer James Houston in a clinic held at Goose Creek Stables in Lexington, Kentucky. (more…)
Movie Review: ‘White Mane’
Horse Nation film critic Amanda Ronan goes out on a limb to review a 1953 French short about a young boy who befriends a wild Camargue stallion… and she wishes she hadn’t. (more…)
Your Turn: Equestrian swingers
Even if you’re strictly monogamous when it comes to your horsey interpersonal relationships, sometimes it can behoove your riding to sit on a different horse. Katie Passerotti recounts her recent one-ride stand. (more…)
In My Boots: 2012 western fashion forecast
Is glitter in or out? What about fringe? What about glittery fringe? Kristen Kovatch doles out some sound western show-ring fashion advice. (more…)
Deep Thoughts by Horse Nation
I speak Spanish to God, Italian to women, French to men and German to my horse.–King Charles V
Do you have a Deep Thought you’d like to share? Email it to [email protected]. (more…)