The hot-potato topic in the Quarter Horse world right now involves a proposed rule change that would allow only arena-legal equipment to be used on show grounds. Maegan Gossett wants to know: What do you think? (more…)
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Morning Feed: Friday, March 2
Happy Friday, Horse Nation! Welcome to the home stretch of the week, and good luck in your sprint toward the finish. I hope you’re feeling like Seabiscuit or Zenyatta, and not a horse like this… (more…)
Welcome to Horse Nation, Dubarry!
Horse Nation is enormously excited to welcome Dubarry on board as our newest sponsor. You know Dubarry–maker of amazing boots, designer of stylish clothes, iconic brand (more…)
Video du Jour II: Australian beach horse rescue
Perhaps you’ve seen the dramatic photos of Astro, the horse who was stuck in mud at a beach in Victoria and rescued within minutes of the tide coming in. Here is footage from the scene: (more…)
Video du Jour: Magic Tack
Today we’ve got a commercial for a company called Magic Tack that sells sparkly browbands, bling dog collars and lady jewelry. We love the product–we’re just not sure about their sales pitch. (more…)
Life on the Farm: An antique moment
Horse Nation contributor Rachael Walker writes to us from the frozen Midwest, where she finds a little color and old-fashioned grace in an otherwise grey winter day. (more…)
Trailering: When the manure hits the fan
Whether you’re a white-knuckle nube or a trailering pro, everybody can use a refresher course in how to prevent and, worst case scenario, be prepared for breakdowns. Laura Cox reports. (more…)
Do you like us?
Then you should follow us on Facebook! In honor of our one-month (gettin’ so old!) birthday, we’re having a 1 month-1,000 friend challenge. Help us accomplish our goal by inviting your equestrian friends to “Like” us on our Facebook page. Ready, set, Like! (more…)
The Secret Life of McKenna & Dorito: Looking ahead
McKenna is counting down the days until Spring Break, Rolex and (drum roll, please) summer, when she will strike out on her own as a working student for event rider Emily Beshear. (more…)
Passings: Our condolences
Yesterday, the horse world lost two of its own: Don Little, who passed away late Wednesday afternoon following injuries sustained at WEF, and Davy Jones, former lead singer of the Monkees and lifelong equestrian. (more…)
Pentathlon: The ‘other’ equestrian sport
So you dream of winning Olympic gold, but there are two problems: 1. Dressage is hard and 2. You’re not really into jumping higher than, say, 3’3″. Pentathlon could be the sport for you. (more…)
Morning Feed: Thurs, March 1
Welcome to March! It’s hard to believe that Horse Nation is officially one month old. I think we’re doing OK for a baby website: In the span of 29 days, we’ve gone from zero to having a fantastic team of writers, an enthusiastic following, some amazing sponsors (more…)
EN Today: Rolex changed my life
Reader Amy Wells used to be a perfectly content western pleasure rider. Then, her friends convinced her to join them on a trip to the Rolex, and it was all over–she didn’t know when and she didn’t know how, but suddenly knew that she HAD to event. (more…)
Video du Jour: Who wants to watch some good riding
The winning show-jumping ride from the FEI World Cup Qualifier in Gothenburg, Sweden, last weekend. Thanks, FEI TV! (more…)
Welcome, World Equestrian Brands!
Horse Nation is so excited to announce that World Equestrian Brands has joined our team as a sponsor! World Equestrian Brands, LLC represents several brand names that are known (more…)
Let’s Discuss: Rider fitness
Victoria Smith just re-joined her gym in the hope that a stronger core will improve her jumping position. What are some steps that you’ve taken (or thought about taking–we won’t judge!) to improve your own in-the-saddle fitness. (more…)
Turn ‘n’ Burn: 19-y/o Jacob Arnold sweeps Little Everglades
Most teenage boys are all about burning rubber–but combined driving wunderkind Jacob Arnold is taking it to a whole new level. Dana Diemer reports on last weekend’s CDE winner. (more…)
Morning Feed: Wednesday, February 29
I don’t know what the weather’s like where you are, but here in the south I think we’re all feeling like maybe, just maybe, we’ve really managed to dodge winter’s bullet. (more…)
Like ‘The Fox & the Hound,’ but for real
The story of an inter-species relationship between an orphaned fox and a Jack Russell in England has been making headlines around the world. (more…)
Your Turn: My horse, the nudist
Megan Kaiser’s horse likes to get naked. Sometimes, he wiggles out of his clothes like Houdini. Other times, he shreds his clothes and drags them through the mud. Megan is not OK with either method. (more…)
EN Today: Retired Racehorse Trainer Challenge recap
Mary Getsey Bernier gives us the inside scoop on the demonstration, the training techniques of winner Eric Dierks, and what RRTP has in store for the future. (more…)
A-circuit to AQHA: Hannah Bedwell’s journey to the top
HN contributor Maegan Gossett traces Hannah Bedwell’s journey from finishing in the top 10 at Pony Finals to being crowned 2011 AQHA Youth World Champion in Equitation Over Fences. (more…)
Video du Jour: French & Saunders
Why are the British so much funnier than we are? Shout-out to Jesse Krusenklaus and Kathryn Duncan for the link to this sketch by French & Saunders. (more…)
Combined Driving: Gator 101
At a Combined Driving Event, the role of a navigator (or “gator” if you’re cool like that) is to help navigate during the marathon phase and balance the carriage throughout. Lisi Edwards presents a list of gator “Do’s” and “Don’ts.” (more…)
Midlife Crisis: The adventures of a thirtysomething first-time horse owner
This week, Amanda Smith shares the unusual story of how she met her seven closest friends–on an online equestrian bulletin board. (more…)