This week we bring you Rebecca Tanis, a rider who fell off and broke her arm earlier this month. Now, Rebecca is struggling with hard questions like, “But do I need two hands to lunge?” (more…)
Leslie Wylie
Slobbery Blur: Tips for reading your OTTB’s tat
Looking up your OTTB’s lip tattoo can unlock a world of information about your horse’s past. But sometimes, it’s easier said than done. (more…)
Video du Jour: OTTB Flash Mob
Since Horse Nation has apparently been hijacked by OTTBs today, we’re just going to let them run with it, literally. Enjoy this video from Bits and Bytes Farm. (more…)
TBs Only, Please: Entries now open for inaugural OTTB show at the KHP
Speaking of OTTBs, a show geared toward ex-racers just starting their show careers will be held April 14-15 at the Kentucky Horse Park. (more…)
More than Matching Jackets: What it takes to be a NCAA Varsity Equestrian Athlete
Maegan Gossett interviews Baylor University student and top intercollegiate rider Andrea Schweiker about being on “the team.” (more…)
Retired Racehorse Trainer Challenge: Homestretch!
Voting is now open for the Best Trainer in the Retired Racehorse Trainer Challenge, which concludes this Saturday at the Pennsylvania Horse World Expo. (more…)
Morning Feed: Friday, February 24
Good morning, Horse Nation! Congratulations–you made it through to another Friday, nice work. (more…)
EN Today: USEF bans ‘Carolina Gold’
Visionaire reports that Carolina Gold, a calming supplement containing a inhibitory neurotransmitter, is now listed as a prohibited substance under USEF drug and medication rules. (more…)
Video du Jour: Verizon Wireless pony commercial
“You… actually got a pony.” You’ve… just gotta watch it.
BOOM!! (That was my head exploding)
Introducing Horse Lovers Camera: a brand-new iPhone app that allows you to superimpose adorable horse pictures on whatever you want. (more…)
The Secret Life of McKenna & Dorito: Why I do this
After a lengthy gush-fest about Hunter Hayes (this is “Horse Nation” McKenna, not “Hunter Nation”), McKenna gets down to the business of asking hard questions. (more…)
What is wrong with the world?
Remember the story of that Pennsylvania horse trainer who took in over 100 ex-racehorses, promising to give them a good home, and then sent them all to slaughter? She won’t be going to prison. (more…)
Horse Illustrated: Dealing with unwanted advice
HN contributor Huxley Greer knows enough about the horse world to be helpful and enough about Photoshop to be dangerous. Really, really dangerous. Take it away, Huxley. (more…)
What is wrong with people, seriously?
A British author who has written several books about equine care and behavior has been charged with causing unnecessary suffering to four horses. (more…)
Morning Feed: Thursday, February 23
Good morning, Horse Nation! It’s Thursday, which means that if this week was a triple combination, you’d be clear through the first and second and headed toward the last. (more…)
EN Today: New track, new life
From Visionaire: Our friends at www.goodhorse.org sent us this video, explaining their plans to create an OTTB DVD series. It sounds like a great project! (more…)
Michigan stable fire claims at least 25 horses
Campbell Stables, a thoroughbred facility in Jackson County, west of Detroit, was destroyed in a fire Tuesday night. One farm worker was taken to the hospital with burns. (more…)
As the Hotwalker Turns: From the outside looking in
HN columnist Katy Groesbeck presents a handy translation guide for non-horsey friends, family members and significant others. (more…)
Combined Driving: World Cup selection trial kicks off tomorrow in Fla.
Eighteen FEI Advanced singles should make for an exciting competition at the Little Everglades International Combined Driving Event. (more…)
Video du Jour: A mighty tumble
One of the first foals by Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver was videoed attempting to stand for the first time. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t work out too well for her. (more…)
So Brilliant, So Cranky: Life after George
Robert Ridland will become the next U.S. Show Jumping Chef e’ Equipe after George Morris retires from his position in 2013 after six years of service. (more…)
And that’s why we like you, Bit of Britain
The company releases a video demonstrating how their pill crusher can be also used as an ice-crusher for margaritas, a martini shaker and a mint-muddler for mojitos. (more…)
Zara Who? British event rider/royalty denied access to an equestrian event
Official didn’t recognize her in her “very ordinary little car.” That’s what happens you leave your tiara at home, Zara. (more…)
Fore! When riding and golf collide
HN Contributor Megan Kaiser discovers she may have much more in common with her golf-obsessed husband than she previously imagined. (more…)