Good morning Horse Nation! If you’re reading this, there’s a pretty good chance I’m still in bed. (more…)
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EN Today: Training sessions in Aiken and Cali
East side, west side, bloods, crips, sharks, jets… Eventing Nation covered its bases today, bringing us training session coverage from both coasts. (more…)
Mardi Gras: Lady Godivas parade ‘in the nude’
Here’s a nice mental image for ya: An all-female New Orleans riding group that dons nude body-stockings and chucks bedazzled horse shoes into the crowd. (more…)
Danielle Grice clinic report
It was back-t0-basics at a clinic with Grand Prix jumper rider Dani Grice in Minnesota. Emily Kelly, Jessi Derry and Maura Daugherty fill us in on what we missed. (more…)
Your Turn: The love story of Victoria and Rascal
When Victoria Smith first met Rascal, a bordering-on-homicidal mustang, he had few redeeming qualities. But Victoria saw straight through his shenanigans. (more…)
Video du Jour: A horse walks into a bar
The bartender asks, “Why the long face?” New Orleans police use horses for crowd control during major events like Mardi Gras and everyday patrols along Bourbon Street. (more…)
Louisiana Horse Rescue: A story of hope
Risa Flamm brings us this update on last month’s rescue of 60 neglected horses from a Louisiana breeding farm. Forty-six of the horses are still under the organization’s care. (more…)
Allowance, Whatever: 14-y/o wins $50K hunter class at WEF
Florida native Victoria Colvin edged out several top trainers and professionals to win the WCHR Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular this weekend. (more…)
Morning Feed: ‘Fat’ Tuesday, February 21
Happy Fat Tuesday, Horse Nation! If you’re giving up something for Lent this year, today’s the day to indulge. What’s it going to be: Chocolate? Caffeine? Stirrups? (more…)
As the Hotwalker Turns: Things we learn the hard way
Katy Groesbeck offers some sound advice that may sound funny on paper but could save you an ibuprofen bottle’s worth of headaches in real life. (more…)
Video du Jour: ‘Inches’
Is anyone else in the mood for a little AdrenalineArt to get you through your Monday?
Ask the ‘Expert’: Your #1 source for terrible eventing advice
From Eventing Nation, my weekly pulpit for sharing the gospel of poor judgement and ill-advised persuasions. (more…)
The Riding School: A column about the people who teach us how to ride
This week, “The Instructor” offers some tips on convincing students to ride appropriate mounts. (more…)
News: Birth control now available for mustangs
The EPA’s official registration of the first contraceptive vaccine for horses means it can now be used to support sustainable wild horse populations in the West. (more…)
Oliver Townend clinic report
Horse Nation’s British correspondent (aren’t we fancy?) Jessie Widner sits in on a jumping clinic with eventing superstar Oliver Townend in Gloucester over the weekend. (more…)
Morning Feed: Monday, February 20
Good morning, Horse Nation! Hope you had a great weekend and are feeling ready to tackle new week like a champ. (more…)
Contest to name Rachel Alexandra’s foal ends at midnight
What would you name the lovefoal of Curlin and Rachel Alexandra? Fans can submit name suggestions via email through midnight EST Sunday. (more…)
Your Turn: 20 questions every horse-show coach should be prepared to answer
HN Contributor Katy Groesbeck tells it like it is.
‘Pony-loving little girl’ grows up to be supermodel
Kate Upton, featured on the cover of this month’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, was a successful young rider. Then, she hit puberty. (more…)
Video du Jour: An interview with Animal Kingdom’s trainer
Yesterday at Gulfstream, 2011 Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom roared back into the spotlight by winning his first race since he suffered a hairline fracture during the Belmont last year. (more…)
Your Turn: My horse problem
On paper, Megan Kaiser seems like a pretty normal person: full-time job, husband, house, dog, cat, two kids. But secretly, she struggles with a serious addiction that she just can’t kick. (more…)
Your Turn: It’s a sister thing
Growing up, horses were the glue that bound Melissa Burdette and her sister together. Life eventually cast them in opposite directions, but their shared love for horses still keeps them connected from afar. (more…)
Video du Jour: An Austrian sugar commercial
Juicy dressage drama, awesome marketing campaigns that would make most Americans say “whaa??”… today, Austria, Horse Nation salutes you. (more…)
EN Today: 72,000 GBP Payout to UK Rider from Owners for Ruined Olympic Dreams
And the moral of this story is: People suck. So. Get. It. In. Writing. Every time. (more…)
Hamburger! We have a German translator in the house
Since HN’s German fluency is limited to the words “lager” and “Oktoberfest,” we had difficulty earlier today translating the newspaper that carried the Totilas report. Then we got this email: (more…)