Lest you think we’re a bunch of prissy-pants city-slickers, we’ve wrangled ourselves a real cowgirl. Kristen Kovatch explains various western events and how they rate on the bling-o-meter. (more…)
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Morning Feed: Tuesday, February 28
Good morning, Horse Nation! Coffee sweet coffee… ah, that’s better. So, one of our greatest challenges in launching HN was, I think, gently guiding people away from the following mindset (more…)
EN Today: An interview with course designer Hugh Lochore
Samantha Clark talks to Lochore about what eventers have to look forward to at this year’s Red Hills International Horse Trials. (more…)
Vote William Steinkraus in 2012
For the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, of course. Voting opened today to determine the next class of inductees, and the show-jumping legend is included among the individual nominee finalists. (more…)
Super Awesome Gadgets: GPS watch
When Megan Kaiser saw her runner friend’s fancy GPS watch, all she could think was: I need that. But not for running–for riding her horse. (more…)
Eric Dierks wins Retired Racehorse Trainer Challenge
A second Trainer Challenge, open to amateurs and professionals, is in the works and will take place over a three-month period. (more…)
Video du Jour: 2-minute clinic with Greg Best
Bay Area Equestrian Network brings us this video from two-time Olympic silver medalist Greg Best, in which he describes optimal positions for approach, take off and landing. (more…)
Jimmy Wofford hearts HN
Thanks, Jimmy, for hearting us–we heart you, too. And a big thank-you to Helene and Riley Gallagher for the photo, taken at the Retired Racehorse Trainer Challenge on Saturday at the Pennsylvania Horse World Expo. (more…)
As the Hotwalker Turns: Take a deep breath
Katy Groesbeck is preparing to move up to Advanced at her next event–so she’s been feeling a little, uh, stressed. Little did she realize that what she and her horse needed most was a trail ride. (more…)
Morning Feed: Monday, February 27
Top of the morning to ya, Horse Nation! Hope you didn’t stay up too late watching War Horse not win any awards. That’s OK, though. I’m just glad “Man or Muppet” won Best Song. (more…)
EN Today: Helmet cam from Ballindenisk CIC***
We’re always in the mood for a swift vicarious cross-country ride over huge, terrifying fences. Here’s one from the Ballindenisk CIC***, which took place in Ireland this weekend. (more…)
Movie Night at the Barn: A new series coming in March
Lisa Morrison, along with a select committee of former horse-crazed girls (now horse-crazed women), get together to review some classic horse movies based on books. (more…)
A Horse Movie Worth Watching: ‘Ruffian’
As Amanda Ronan continues soldiering through her list of horse movies, she stumbles onto one she actually likes–a lot. Warning: a few spoilers. (more…)
Video du Jour: ‘My Little War Horse’
Thanks to Samantha Clark for giving us a heads up about MAD Tv’s spin on War Horse. Featuring animated ponies, enemy unicorns and rainbow laser beams. (more…)
Movies That Might Change Your Life: ‘Buck’
There are some aspects of the horse-human relationship that run deeper than we give them credit for. Buck is a documentary about cowboy horse-whisperer Buck Brannaman. (more…)
Another Terrible Horse Movie You HAVE to See: ‘The Long Shot’
The Long Shot (2003) is a Hallmark movie in which whats-her-name from Dexter stars as a down-on-her-luck dressage rider. (more…)
Best Worst Horse Movie Ever, II: ‘Champions’
Amanda Ronan isn’t going to stop until she’s reviewed every last horse movie and television show ever made. Brace yourself for the next film on her list. (more…)
EN Today: RIP Grasshopper
Horse Nation extends its deepest condolences to Megan Moore, whose partner The Grasshopper passed away on the advanced cross-country at Pine Top Horse Trials in Georgia on Saturday afternoon. (more…)
Video du Jour: Saturday Night Live spoofs ‘War Horse’
OK, so it’s actually more a spoof on the play than the movie, but we’ll take it. Featuring Jimmy Fallon as the horse. (more…)
For Real: 10 horse movies ‘inspired by true events’
“Inspired by true events” is different than “an accurate depiction of what actually happened in real life.” Lisa Morrison defines the distinction and outlines a list of “inspired” horse movies. (more…)
Best Worst Horse Movie Ever: ‘The Derby Stallion’
Starring Zach Efron, it’s got everything you could want from a bad horse movie: clueless dialogue, pitiful riding and a glorious big finish. Amanda Ronan watches it so you don’t have to. (more…)
Everything I need to know about horses I learned from the movies
Who needs a trainer, actual riding skills or a suitable horse? Katie Passerotti explains that all you really need is determination and heart. (more…)
Hey! It’s Oscar weekend!
That means, here at Horse Nation, it’s going to be all horse movies, all the time between now and Sunday night. War Horse, of course, is nominated for a slew of awards: Best Picture, Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography (more…)
EN Today: A couple updates from Meg
Sinead Halpin’s wondergroom Meg reports on a combined test at Longwood and their failed (but hilarious) attempts to take Olympic application mug shots. (more…)
Your Turn: ‘It was evening’
There are some moments with horse that are almost too subtle and beautiful for words. HN contributor Rachael Walker manages to capture a quiet moment at the end of the day with her OTTB-turned-eventer. (more…)