Maat van Uitert sent us a link to this ad that has maybe the best photos ever. (more…)
Leslie Wylie
Veterans Day Morning Feed from SmartPak
This one goes out to all of Horse Nation’s western riders. Have you heard about SmartPak’s new Rockin’ SP line of tack? (more…)
Weekend Wrapup from Kentucky Performance Products
It’s no secret that Horse Nation is a big fan of the Horses in the Morning Radio Show–Kentucky Performance Products is, too. (more…)
Eventing Nation: What do we have to lose?
Lila Gendal poses a provocative question: “Are we stronger or weaker competitors when we have something besides our horse to live for?” (more…)
Heather Benson: ‘If I had a million dollars… I still couldn’t buy these horses’
The big checkbooks come out to play each year at the Keeneland fall sales. Our new racing blogger shows us the money. (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher
As the horses came around for the final stretch of a race at Australia’s Bathurst Racecourse last week, a surprise gauntlet of sprinklers made for an exciting finish. (more…)
Friday Flicks: The ‘real’ Trigger
Horse Nation’s galloping film critic Amanda Ronan introduces us to Hollywood’s original golden boy, Roy Rogers’ Trigger. (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: DIY or not? Eventing’s great debate
“Is it better to produce your own horse and go up through the levels or buy a horse with experience to teach you how to get to the top?” Ellie Thompson considers both sides of the argument. (more…)
FEI vs. Reality: Let’s break it down
The Princess Haya drama continues to unfold, as a cheerleader-y new FEI press release appears to directly contradict a news story published earlier this week. (more…)
Kat O’Riley: Empty Stall Syndrome
What happens when, after years of living a horse-drenched life, the wellspring suddenly goes dry? New blogger Kat shares the story of her struggle. (more…)
Fit to Ride: Skinny vs. fit
Horse Nation hardbody Biz Stamm returns to reframe what equestrian fitness is all about: “getting strong, feeling good, and being a better partner to your horse.” (more…)
Best of Craigslist: ‘georgeous buckskin branded ranch horse’
This horse seems like a real catch… if you can catch him. Also, “he will ride any kid”–what?!?!? (more…)
Jennifer Wollenberg: Balancing barn, job & baby
Is it possible to progress in your riding when you’ve got a million other things competing for your attention? Yes, says our blogger, but it takes patience. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Loose horse!!!
A Friesian stallion miraculously keeps his composure when a loose mare comes tearing past the arena during his Intermediare-1 freestyle. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Have you ever wondered what your horse’s back feels like wearing a Fleeceworks pad? (more…)
Eventing Nation: In memory of Erin Go Bragh
Carol Kozlowski, who campaigned the Connemara stallion through the upper levels of eventing in the ’90s, pens a tribute to her horse of a lifetime. (more…)
SpectraVET Classic Performance of the Week: Anky van Grunsven & Bonfire
Last week the dressage world mourned a legend when 2000 Olympic gold medalist Bonfire died at age 30. (more…)
14 Winning Breeders’ Cup Jockeys
These guys are having the best day ever and it’s written all over their faces. (more…)
Wednesday Book Review: ‘Calico the Wonder Horse, Or The Saga of the Stewy Stinker’
“…Or, I’m Pretty Sure You Want This Book for Christmas.” Reviewed by Erin McCabe. (more…)
‘We Don’t Have Tack for That,’ Presented by ThinLine: Horsey headwear edition
People put all sorts of random stuff on their horses’ heads. Here are a few examples. (more…)
The Idea of Order: ‘Hello winter, we meet again’
I don’t think Morgane Schmidt likes winter very much.
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
If you’ve ever owned a horse with thin skin, you know what a battle it can be to keep girth rubs at bay. E.A. Mattes has an ingenious solution. (more…)
Eventing Nation: 12 signs you’ve married an eventer
What, doesn’t everyone keep extracted baby horse teeth in their jewelry box? More on this and other signs of spousal horsey addition, by Adam Frizzell. (more…)
Video: This horse has got it figured out
Why jump the jump if you can just go beneath it? As seen on Facebook… (more…)