Rebecca Hardman and her daughter Brianne Bielecki haven’t had the easiest go of things. But last year, when Brianne came home from the Palomino Horse Breeders Association Youth World Show with two championships, their struggles paid off in unexpected ways. (more…)
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Riding on the Radio: NPR shows horse sports some love
National Public Radio has featured not one, but two equestrian-themed stories this week as part of its “Countdown to the Olympics” series. (more…)
Video du Jour: The wrong horse
A hilarious Dutch insurance commercial featuring Sopranos-inspired gangsters, a “racehorse” and a big mistake.
Your Turn: Hello, Boyd
Two years ago, western rider Maegan Gossett bought herself a jumping horse, and she’s been trying to figure out what to do with it ever since. Recently, she discovered a new source of inspiration: Boyd Martin. (Not the real Boyd Martin—the one on YouTube.) (more…)
Inside EquiCenter: Part II
Yesterday, Megan Kaiser gave us the grand tour of the New York therapeutic riding center where she has volunteered. Today she introduces us to the center’s highly skilled therapists, who happen to be horses. (more…)
New Comic: The Idea of Order
Despite the fact that HN’s art budget is, oh, right, I almost forgot–we don’t have an art budget–we seem to be a magnet for amazing cartoonists. Our latest addition is Morgane Schmidt, who will be contributing on a weekly basis. (more…)
Morning Feed: Wednesday, March 7
Good morning, Eventing Nation! If this week were a coffin complex, right now you’d be sailing over the ditch. Emphasis on sailing “over,” not “into,” the ditch. (more…)
McClain Ward: Ain’t nothin’ gonna break my stride
From Ali Smallpage over at EN: Despite his broken leg, McClain Ward has been named to the London Long List. He’s on the list with two of his mounts, Antares F and, of course, Sapphire. (more…)
Video du Jour: Horse Soccer
Yesterday, we brought you Horseball. Today, we bring you Horse Soccer. Hint: One of these video is for realz, one’s not. See if you can tell which is which. (more…)
Dear Diary: Today I went foxhunting…
…and it was totally awesome. Excerpts from the journal of Courtney Carson, a hunting enthusiast who was accepted into the MFHA’s Professional Development Program. (more…)
Inside EquiCenter: Part I
Megan Kaiser is a volunteer at EquiCenter, a New York facility that offers therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, vaulting and horsemanship (equine facilitated mental health) sessions. In her first of a two-part series, she takes us on a visit to the center. (more…)
Deep Thoughts by Horse Nation
“One man’s wrong lead is another man’s counter-canter.” –Steven D. Price
Do you have a deep thought you’d like to share? Email it to [email protected]. (more…)
In My Boots: The crossover challenge
In an equestrian spin on Save the Last Dance, columnist Kristen Kovatch shares her experience of transforming a hunter princess into a reining queen. (more…)
Neigh Sayers: Episode 4
We just can’t get enough of Hayley Bailington and her amazing artistic talents–the very best HN could procure without actually spending any money. Behold the latest installation of Hayley’s serial cartoon: (more…)
Morning Feed: Tues., March 6
Happy Super Tuesday, Horse Nation! If you live in an applicable state, don’t forget to stop by your nearest polling place and vote in the primaries: HN officially endorses George Morris for Republican presidential candidate and Jimmy Wofford for a run against Obama. (more…)
Video du Jour: Horseball
Worldsport takes a look at the little known sport of Horseball, a combination of basketball and rugby on horseback. You just never know until you know. (more…)
March Featured Horse Rescue
We’re excited to announce that HN has partnered with SnarkyRider.com to feature one horse rescue each month as well as an adoptable horse each week. Our first featured rescue is White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue. (more…)
EN Today: USET Reunion Novice at Tamarack Hill Schooling Show
From John: The U.S. might have our strongest group of up and coming team riders in years, but our young guns better not rest on their laurels. (more…)
Horse Lovers Camera contest
A couple weeks back, we introduced you to an app called “Horse Lovers Camera” that superimposes lifelike horse photos on pretty much whatever you want. Well, the app’s makers were so inspired by how, uh, easily entertained horse people are, they created a contest just for us. (more…)
Belated Sunday Wine Tasting: Gnarley Head 2010 Pinot Noir
I can hardly believe the words are coming out of my mouth, but I’ve been a slacker lately on the “Sunday Wine Tasting” front. Luckily, Kirsten Collins was MORE than willing to fill in. (more…)
Horse Illustrated: The magic of horses
Writer/artist Huxley Greer returns with this instant classic inspired by the unconditional love, life lessons and teamwork values that horses bring into our lives. (more…)
The Riding School: A column about the people who teach us how to ride
This week, “The Instructor” offers some tips on making your schooling show a fun, positive, educational experience. (more…)
Morning Feed: Monday, March 5
Good morning, Horse Nation! Apologies for the slight delay getting “Morning Feed” out–I was busy earlier prepping (i.e. guzzling coffee and slapping my face) for my big interview on the Horse Radio Network’s “Horses in the Morning” webcast. (more…)