Especially when you’re in the early stages of a fitness program, it’s easy to feel discouraged. Personal trainer Leah Hinnefeld suggests a different approach. (more…)
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If Dressage Letters Made Sense…
…the arena might look more like THIS, as illustrated by Morgane Schmidt.
Go Riding!
Morgane Schmidt is a 29-year-old teacher/artist/dressage trainer/show announcer/ who still hasn’t quite decided what she wants to be when she grows up. A native Floridian, she now lives in Reno, NV, where she’s been able to confirm her suspicion that snow is utterly worthless. Though she has run the gamut of equestrian disciplines, her favorite is dressage. This year she was able to complete her USDF bronze medal and is now pursuing her silver. Generally speaking her life is largely ruled by Woody, a 14.2 hand beastly quarter horse, Willie, a gawky three year old Dutch gelding, and Stormy, her friend’s nearly all white paint gelding with a penchant for finding every mud hole and pee spot in existence. Visit her website at www.theideaoforder.com.
Back on Track ‘Horse Therapy’: Lauren & Dunkin Donuts
Lauren Theroux shares the story of a Dunkin Donuts, a starving auction rescue who found a forever home in her heart. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: ‘Horse Training’
Can’t say I’m familiar with this particular training method.
Tuesday Video from Dubarry: Horses Inside Out
It’s not yet Halloween but skeleton horses and riders were out in full force at the World Equestrian Games. (more…)
9 Snazzy Norwegian Fjord Haircuts
How many horse breeds have a built-in two-tone mohawk? A little snip-snip with the scissors and… voila! (more…)
LIKE ♥ HORSES from Julien Guntz on Vimeo.
The Barn in Black and White
Barns are full of universally familiar sights and unique sounds that, for horse people, can be music to the ears. Reader Julien Guntz of Strasbourg, France, sent us this video she made that captures both in high definition. (more…)
My One-Eyed, $500 TB Intermediare Dressage Horse
“You don’t have to have an unending check book to have success in this sport,” says Elizabeth O’Connor, an adult amateur who earned USDF Bronze and Silver medals on an unlikely horse.
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak: Taking Your Horse’s Vitals
Do you know how to take your horse’s temperature, pulse and respiration? Dr. Lydia Gray shows us how. (more…)
The Secret Life of McKenna: Horseless in College
Starting college is tough, and it’s tougher still when you have to fly solo without your horse. McKenna Oxenden checks in. (more…)
‘Chasing Girls on Horseback’ Among Bizarre Events at World Nomad Games
If the boy catches the girl, he gets to kiss her three times. If the girl escapes, she gets to whip him three times. Seems fair. (more…)
Weekend Welcome from Kentucky Performance Products: On the Road Again
KPP-sponsored event rider Megan Lynn and her horse Hoosier are ramping up for an exciting fall season. (more…)
Cowboy Dirty Dancing or… a Lesson in Sitting Trot?
Clinician Max Jefferson had a little fun with the concept of teaching riders how to stay with their horse’s motion. Hey, whatever works: Free your mind and your hips will follow! (more…)
Welcome to Horse Nation, Total Saddle Fit!
We are very excited to announce our newest member of the HN sponsor dream team, Total Saddle Fit. (more…)
5 Hilarious ‘Mary-Kate Olsen Rode at a Horse Show’ Tabloid Headlines
When the 28-year-old competed at the Hampton Classic a couple weeks ago, the paparazzi did what they do best: lose their minds completely. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: Baby on a Horse — Classic!
Reader Debra saw Wednesday’s “Best of Craigslist” headliner featuring a 2-year-old on a Belgian Draft and raised us THIS. (more…)
Friday Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Equine Encore Foundation
Each week we recognize an organization that is doing good work in the horse world. Today we salute the Equine Encore Foundation. (more…)
Remembering 9/11: Two Tributes
It’s hard to believe that it has been 13 years since the fateful day that would change the course of American history forever. (more…)
OneRepublic’s ‘Love Runs Out’ Music Video Has Dressage Horses In It
They are piaffing to the beat, yeah-yeah. (more…)
The Athletic Rider: Hop, Skip and Jump to Rider Fitness
Don’t worry, we’re not talking about Prancercise. Personal trainer Leah Hinnefeld explains the benefits of agility training. (more…)
SpectraVET Performance of the Week: The Horseman Team
WEG’s closing ceremonies featured one of the most exciting performances of the entire event — and there weren’t even any horses involved. (more…)
These 2 WEG Men’s Freestyle Vaulting Performances Are Completely Bananas
Both are French, because of course. (more…)
Why Aren’t English-style Horseboxes More Popular in the States?
UK transplant Lynn Howland laments, “I don’t know why we all don’t have one. The price of a pickup and trailer is about the same!” (more…)
The Idea of Order: The Myth of Sisyphus — Equestrian Edition
Remember the story of the king who was condemned to roll a boulder up a hill only to watch it roll back down, over and over again for all eternity? Morgane Schmidt offers a horsey spin. (more…)
Wednesday Helmet Cam from World Equestrian Brands: Jumping 4’… on a Pony!
Today’s helmet cam takes us over a 1.25-meter vertical on a 14.1-hand thoroughbred mare. Grab mane! (more…)