“Be wary of the horse with a sense of humor.” –Pam Brown
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The Age Impaired Rider: ‘Rocking out to the Black Eyed Peas’
Dia Fowles says you’re never t0o old to follow your dreams, even if they lead you in an unexpected direction. And you’re never, EVER too old to rock. (more…)
In My Boots: The other Ocala
While perhaps best known for its English riding exploits, Ocala also has a booming Western scene. Last weekend it hosted the IHSA Semi-final Championships, which Kristen Kovatch attended as Alfred University’s western coach. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Good morning, Horse Nation! Hope the sun is shining and the birds are singing wherever you are. (more…)
Only in Ocala
“Sweetie, can you run to the pharmacy and pick up some dewormer, hoof sealant and fly spray?” If you live near this Walgreens, which includes a “horse care” section, your answer could be yes. (more…)
EN Today: Badminton preview
Eventing Nation enlists the help of Jacky Green to rummage through the 2012 Badminton entry list and predict who’ll be hoisting up a trophy at the end of the weekend. (more…)
As the Hotwalker Turns: When bad things happen to good horsepeople
How many of the unfortunate incidents on Katy Groesbeck’s list have happened to you? (more…)
Equine Planking: A new contest presented by HN & SmartPak
Planking, a bizarre phenomenon that swept the internet last year, has officially invaded Horse Nation. Enter our planking photo contest for your chance to win a SmartPak gift card! (more…)
Video du Jour: How to teach your horse to bow
Equip your horse with this important life skill to ensure that he’s always the life of the party. Rick Gore shows us how. (more…)
A Better Alternative: Who you gonna call?
A) The vet, B) the body worker, C) the chiropractor or D) Ghostbusters. (Hint: The answer is not D.) Liz Bernard helps you decide. (more…)
Deep Thoughts by Horse Nation
“My horse is a real gentlemen–when we jump, he insists on ladies first.” —Unknown
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Movie Review: ‘Return to Snowy River’
Horse Nation film critic Amanda Ronan follows up on her review of The Man from Snow River last week with this analysis of its sequel. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
When non-horsey people drop not-so-subtle hints that they’d like to go riding with you, how do you respond? (more…)
Meet the Merle-Smiths
With one boot in foxhunting and the other in eventing, the Merle-Smiths–Grosvenor, Rosemarie and Nicolette–may be America’s most saddle-chaffed family. (more…)
Fox in the Snow
Act I: Adorable red fox hunting a mouse in the snow. Act II: Relevant musical interlude from Belle & Sebastian. Act III: More adorable fox/mouse snow frolicking. (more…)
Dressage Blows: A poem by Wylie, age 13
Even as a snot-nosed kid I understood the basic concept around which every foxhunter’s life revolves: The great outdoors are great; the ring, not so much. (more…)
Galway Hunt Helmet Cam
Ever dreamed of galloping madly across clover-green Irish fields, hanging on for dear life over stonewalls and ditches, in hot pursuit of fox and hound? Click play. (more…)
Timber, Tweed and TBs: Blue Ridge Hunt Point-to-Point Races
Mary Getsey Bernier brings us this report from the 63rd annual event, which took place at Woodley Farm in Berryville, Va., on March 10. (more…)
Crotchbusters: Man foxhunts bareback for charity
Oh, those crazy Brits. His ride included a four-mile cross-country gallop over 23 fences and hedges followed by a couple of hours hunting (another eight miles and 11 more jumps). (more…)
Hey! It’s the weekend
Tally-ho Horse Nation! Even though spring seems like it arrived way ahead of time this year, many foxhunts are just now wrapping up their seasons.
Oh $h!t: Your most humiliating moments, captured on film
Let’s talk about people who make compilation videos of their most humiliating moments, set them to music, and post them on YouTube. Horse Nation salutes those people (more…)
EN Today: Badminton preview fever
With the Games looming on the horizon, everybody’s got their game face on this spring. Abby Gibbon previews the Badminton entry list. (more…)
Your Turn: On teaching teaching
Knowing how to ride and knowing how to teach are two completely different skill sets. Caitrin O’Shea got thrown in the deep end and resurfaced with these tips. (more…)
Movie Review: ‘Miracle of the White Stallions’
HN film critic Amanda Ronan continues trudging through her comprehensive list of Every Horse Movie Ever Made. At #20, it’s Miracle of the White Stallions. (more…)