But Totilas is still prettier, I think. (more…)
Leslie Wylie
7 Things Your Horse Could Sue You For
You might not think of horses as particularly litigious animals, but you’d be surprised. By Carley Sparks. (more…)
Video: Watch this horse take off his own halter and then destroy the evidence
Final score: Horse – 1, Human – 0. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Family holiday photos
Three, two, one… “Say carrot!” Or, just stand there looking annoyed. Take it away, Morgane Schmidt! (more…)
Your Turn: One Barn’s holiday tradition
The Maryland barn where Holly Mooney boards her horse gets festive each year with a costumed Christmas drill team performance and party. (more…)
SpectraVET Performance of the Week: Taylor Jacob’s record-breaking run at NFR 2013
Taylor and her horse Bo turned and burned their way around the National Rodeo Finals last week to set a new arena record of 13.37. (more…)
Kickstarter Spotlight: ‘Lady Jocks’
Kelly Artz is putting the final touches on her UCLA graduate thesis film, a documentary following three female jockeys on the So-Cal racing circuit, but she needs our help to reach the finish line. (more…)
‘We Don’t Have Tack for That,’ Presented by ThinLine
Adorably ridiculous or ridiculously adorable… you didn’t sign up for this life, little pony. (more…)
Wednesday Book Review: ‘Boleto’
Erin McCabe finds a lot to appreciate about Alyson Hagy’s 2012 novel about men and horses, the American West, and the dream of a ticket out. (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
What does your horse want for Christmas this year? Probably… this. (more…)
Eventing Nation: What’s the rush?
“There seems to be this sort of unspoken, secret rush to get a great horse up the levels in eventing, but why? Are we doing what’s best for the horses?” By Ellie Thompson. (more…)
What’s in a Swirl?
Did you ever consider that a swirl on a horse’s body could give you clues to his personality? Or perhaps help predict where he may be stiff, resistant or have trouble bending? Callie Rae King investigates. (more…)
I Watched One Episode of the New A&E Reality Show Series ‘Rodeo Girls’
It was a mistake, and I’m ashamed of myself. (more…)
Showjumper Hannah Selleck is the spokesmodel for Reviver, a ‘deodorant for clothes’
She says she uses it “every day after leaving the barn to ensure that my clothes smell fresh.” Question: BUT YOU AREN’T WEARING CLOTHES. (more…)
George Morris Clinic Report, by a Dressage Rider
Firmly-grounded blogger Jessica Fox audited a clinic with the master himself last week and reports back to us on the experience, replete with Perez Hilton-style photos. (more…)
In My Boots: There’s something about a draft team
Kristen Kovatch shares a behind-the-scenes look at Alfred University’s holiday video, featuring two of the school’s largest (literally) stars. (more…)
Video: Arnold Schwarzenegger riding a toy horse at the National Rodeo Finals
It’s pretty ridiculous.
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Hit a Christmas shopping wall? Check out Dubarry’s “Christmas Wish List” Pinterest Board for inspiration. (more…)
Video: It’s hard to tack up a horse when the horse keeps taking its tack off
I don’t think this horse wants to go for a ride. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Grand prix jump-off
This may look like a pas de deux over Grand Prix fences but it’s actually a side-by-side comparison of a jump off. Presented by Tredstep Ireland. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Oh no he didn’t
When a free-jumping session turns into a jump-out-of-the-ring disaster, this horse owner’s reaction is priceless. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Karlie Mitchell for her winning contribution, “Equestrian Myth vs. Reality.” With 3,692 views, it was the most popular guest submission of last week. (more…)
The Gifts My Horse Has Given Me
Is there any way to truly repay our horses for the magic they bring into our lives? Gen Griffin counts her equine blessings. (more…)
The Twelve Weeks of Riding: A sing-a-long
Melissa Owens, age 15, composed this reinterpretation of “The 12 Days of Christmas” that will be an instant classic amongst trainers and lesson-takers alike. (more…)
Breaking the Ice: A how-to guide
What do you use to liberate the liquid in frozen water troughs? Indiana horsewoman Lindsay Rausch shares her tools of choice. (more…)