A big congratulations to Lorraine Jackson for her winning contribution, “Horse Husband FAQs: Is Your Horse Colorblind?” With 2,053 views, it was the most popular guest submission of last week. (more…)
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Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
WEB just awarded its annual Tack Matters Award at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival. Meet the winners, Kevin Kohmann and his horse Sir Savoy. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: ‘horse bridal – $20’
PLUS! A three-legged horse that is “guaranteed not to kick,” a hunter in a western saddle, and a trainer who promises she’ll feed your horse every day. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Life’s a Ditch
Gretchen Pelham shared with us this amazing photo sequence of a coffin-gone-wrong at the 2010 World Equestrian Games. (more…)
Daily Dose of Adorable: Intro to Jumping
This 5-year-old rider is learning to jump… bareback! Do you think that’s a good way to teach balance? (more…)
Your Turn: Shared Grief
Within a week, American eventing lost two of its most promising equine athletes, Lionheart and Santa’s Keeper. Jennifer Ferrell contemplates why, despite the fact that she knew neither horse personally, it made her feel so sad. (more…)
Video: Like Barrel Racing, but with Horses Instead of Barrels
It will make more sense after you watch it. What will that Guy McLean think of next? (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Feeling the chill? Warm up with these cozy faux fur winter accessories from Dubarry. (more…)
Video: How to Safely Cool Out a Hot Horse in the Winter
In this tutorial from YourHorse.co.uk, expert groom Jenny Ellis shares step-by-step advice for getting your horse dry and comfortable after each workout. (more…)
5 Excuses to Drop in 2014
Karlie Mitchell is sick and tired of hearing herself make excuses about why her riding has hit a plateau. This year, she’s making her goals happen instead. (more…)
Last Say to Enter HN’s ‘Horse Therapy’ Contest, Sponsored by Back on Track!
Share the story of how a horse has helped you through a rough patch for a chance to win a Back on Track therapeutic sheet for YOUR furry Freud. (more…)
How Compatible Are You and Your Equine Partner?
Are you and your horse a match made in heaven, or is your relationship doomed? Take Carrot Top’s quiz to find out! (more…)
MLK Day Morning Feed from SmartPak
It’s Monday, you haven’t had your coffee yet, let’s make the most of it with some SmartPak bloopers! (more…)
Weekend Welcome from Kentucky Performance Products
Our friends at KPP offer some tips for managing metabolically challenged horses during the winter. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Zara Phillips gives birth to a baby girl
Royal British eventer Zara and her husband, rugby player Mike Tindall, are officially parents. Kate Samuels has the full report. (more…)
Horse Husband FAQs: ‘Is your horse colorblind?’
Lorraine Jackson’s “equine curious” husband has been asking her a lot of questions lately–and she’s on a quest to get him the answers. Here’s his latest random query. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Jumping blindfolded into the Head of the Lake
This is EXACTLY what you don’t want to happen when you’re competing at Rolex. (more…)
Note from the North: Think postitive 2.0
Greetings from Canada! Kat O’Riley offers some suggestions for winter pick-me-ups. (more…)
Hot or Not: Celebrity equestrians #1
HN’s chief-of-paparazzi Amanda Ronan rules which celebs-with-horses photos are hot, and which are NOT! Do you agree? (more…)
What your fly bonnet says about you
Take Carley Sparks’ quiz to find out what your horse’s fly bonnet says about your personality! (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
When it comes to riding apparel, riding boots definitely win the “most improved” award of the past few years. (more…)
Eventing Nation: 2008 Preakness 3rd place finisher is Phillip Dutton’s newest prospect
OTTB Icabad Crane has already achieved success in one career–will he prove a Renaissance man, er, horse? Jenni Autry gets the scoop. (more…)
Video: Flip gone wild
Sometimes Flip is the best-behaved, most trainable pony in the world. But every now and again, he just goes mental! (more…)
Fit to Ride: 5k challenge!
If you're like me, you tend to save running for situations in which, say, you're being chased by a serial killer. HN hardbody Biz Stamm makes a case for hitting the road. (more…)
The art of fan-girl stalking at Rolex
Creeping on celebrity riders isn't for the faint of heart–it takes dedication, perseverance and an excellent zoom lens. Gretchen Pelham shows us how it's done. (more…)