It’s called “Speed Racking,” and it’s where people get together and race their horses at a crazy-fast trot. (more…)
Leslie Wylie
The Aiding & Abetting Amateur: Life lessons from horse-show moms
The A-circuit can be a brutal place to grow up. Our columnist takes a moment to revisit the hunter rings of her youth and give credit where credit is due. (more…)
Deep Thoughts by Horse Nation
“Manure happens.” —Unknown
Do you have a Deep Thought you’d like to share with Horse Nation? Email it to [email protected]. (more…)
Morning Feed: Friday, March 23
Happy Friday! You’re almost there! Remember that Horse Nation is cheering for you as you gallop down the homestretch of your week.
Toto, you’re not in Kansas anymore
It’s no secret that Totilas’ new rider, Matthias Rath, has struggled to tap into the magic Toto exhibited with Edward Gal. A video analysis of their different riding styles attempts to explain why. (more…)
Movie Review: ‘The Man from Snowy River’
The Man from Snowy River is a classic, sure, but is it the Best Horse Movie Ever Made? Horse Nation film critic Amanda Ronan puts it to the test. (more…)
Your Turn: Brokeback riding
Sometimes, the only thing you can do to keep from crying is laugh. And maybe purchase a lottery ticket. Sarahrose Brannan airs her financial grievances. (more…)
Deep Thoughts by Horse Nation
“It’s a lot like nuts and bolts… if the rider’s nuts, the horse bolts!” —Nicholas Evans, novelist
Do you have a Deep Thought you’d like to share with Horse Nation? Email it to [email protected]. (more…)
Video du Jour: Landsmót 2012
Public service announcement from Captain Obvious: Icelandic Horses are a really big deal in Iceland. Check out this trailer for the national horse show this summer. Zoom zoom! (more…)
The Secret Life of McKenna & Dorito: It’s the climb
When Miley Cyrus sang that song, McKenna, she was singing it about you. Go McKenna and Dorito, and Go Riding. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed
Just five Thursdays from now, the first wave of competitors will be cantering into the dressage ring at Rolex. Already, anticipation of the event is palpable. (more…)
Video du Jour: Natural horsemanship in action
Either this guy Richard Winters has got his horse trained up real good, or it’s wearing an invisible bridle. Either way, we’re impressed. (more…)
EN Today: Experience Eventing, Part 1
Samantha Clark gets the inside scoop on a new website that helps connect event riders with potential owners and facilitate syndication. (more…)
The Age Impaired Rider: ‘Nobody Cares about You’
Dia Moya, our resident “age impaired rider,” shares a gem of wisdom that has served her well at horse shows over the years. (more…)
The Idea of Order: A horse comic
HN’s illustrious illustrator Morgane Schmidt is back this week with a horses-only advice column, “Ask Icee.” (more…)
Deep Thoughts by Horse Nation
“The average horse weighs about a half a ton. Its brain is the size of a baked potato.”–posted by Unionville Feed & Pet in Unionville, PA
Thanks to Nina Gregory for the tip! (more…)
Weird Fashion: Jewelry made from hoof clippings
Some people might think the idea of wearing a little piece of hoof on your finger is gross. But Megan Kaiser thinks it’s awesome. (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
Victoria Smith’s query yesterday about balancing horses with motherhood really struck a chord with Horse Nation. (more…)
NickerDoodles: A new cartoon
We are proud to welcome a new addition to Horse Nation’s cartoonist team (hey, cartoons are important!!): Melanie Eberhardt, author of “NickerDoodles.” (more…)
Deep Thoughts by Horse Nation
Want to end up with a million bucks in the horse business? Start out with five million. –Anonymous
Do you have a Deep Thought you’d like to share with Horse Nation? Email it to [email protected]. (more…)
Video du Jour: TWH in-gait musical freestyle
Jennie Jackson and Champagne Watchout, 2009. I don’t know which is my favorite part of this video: watching a Tennessee Walking Horse passage, or listening to the people who are filming. (more…)
A Better Alternative: Intro to body work
In her first of a series of articles exploring alternative modalities, Liz Barnard explains what horse owners can expect from a body work session. (more…)
Let’s Discuss: How’s this motherhood thing going to impact my riding
Victoria Smith wants to have a baby, eventually, but she doesn’t want to give up her horse life. Anyone have any advice on how to balance the two? (more…)
In My Boots: It’s about to get western up in here
Kristen Kovatch has spent the past five summers working a ranch in Wyoming. In the process, she learned a thing or two about what “western” really means. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed by Dubarry
Among the many “highly professional” strategies we employ here at Horse Nation is the one where we throw a bunch of stuff against the wall and see what sticks. (more…)