Inspired by yesterday’s “8 Movements That Aren’t in the New FEI Dressage tests, But Should Be” post, several readers volunteered to show us their own horses’ “airs above the ground.” (more…)
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Heather Benson: 2013 Breeders’ Cup recap
Horse Nation’s brand-new blogger Heather Benson, a former racetrack executive and professional handicapping analyst, outlines the highs and lows of this year’s races. (more…)
Your Turn: Bebe’s Legacy
Losing a horse is always traumatic, but especially so when you’re a child. Young rider Haley Ruffner tells the story of how she channeled her grief into the creation of a colic research fund to honor her pony’s memory. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: ‘MAGICAL HORSE’
Reader Jamie Cinq-Mars sent us a link to this otherworldly Craigslist post from Anchorage, Alaska. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
What’s on your bucket list? For me, right there at the very top, it’s foxhunting in Ireland. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Lindsay Rausch for her winning contribution, “Early-onset Symptoms of Chronic Horse-itis.” With 3,504 views, it was the most popular guest submission of last week. (more…)
Video: Guy McLean at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Part horse whisperer and part comedian, this Australian performed before a rapt audience on opening night of the annual fair, which kicked off Friday in Toronto. (more…)
Karlie Mitchell: The myth of the Big Mean Stallion
Sure, working with stallions can be challenging. But are these horses capable of becoming functioning, productive members of equine society? Absolutely, says new blogger Karlie. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Korean equestrian skill demonstration FAIL
There’s so much going on in this video, for better and for worse. (more…)
Jenni Nguyen: Dinner and a… horse show?
New blogger Jenni shares the story of a recent horsey date night with her unsuspecting husband. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
Does your horse have trouble keeping weight on in the winter? This one’s for you. (more…)
Weekend Wrap-up from Kentucky Performance Products
Is your barn ready for winter? Our friends at Kentucky Performance Products give us five tips for cold-weather preparedness. (more…)
Video: Much Macho Man wins 2013 Breeders’ Cup Classic
After coming second last year, the 5-year-old ridden by veteran jockey Gary Stephens finally got his due in yesterday’s race at Santa Anita. (more…)
2013 Breeders’ Cup Classic Need-to-Know Guide
Here’s the basic information you need to watch and feel informed about the grand finale race of this year’s Breeders’ Cup. (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher
Today we interrupt our regularly scheduled horsey programming to bring you something a little more… corgi. (more…)
Hunt Report: Tennessee Valley Hunt’s 25th anniversary
Horse Nation’s foxiest blogger Gretchen Pelham is back with a breathtaking photo-essay from Opening Hunt. (more…)
The Selfish Guide to Volunteering
Volunteering as a way to “give back to the sport”? Puh-lease. New blogger Carrot Top lists the perks of helping out at horse shows. (more…)
Friday Flicks: Horses in horror
Halloween hangover? Movie critic Amanda Ronan gives the holiday a proper sendoff with this roundup of nightmarish horsey movie moments. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
Update your fall footwear with a pair of Ovation Country Collection Boots! (more…)
2013 Horse Nation Parade of Costumes
We asked you to show us your costumes, and you sure did! We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Horse Nation has the best readers in the land. (more…)
Horsey Hauntings
Have any of you had paranormal experiences on the farm? (And no, “My horse keeps spooking at things that aren’t there” doesn’t count.) Warning: These two “true story” videos may give you the creeps. (more…)
Creepy Clips: Greta Alexandra Oskolkov-Schneider’s skeleton horse
You may remember Greta, whom we profiled a couple weeks ago. Just in time for Halloween, here’s her latest masterpiece! (more…)
Dressage Spooktacular: Glow-in-the-dark pas de deux
Morgane Schmidt and her trainer, Seana Adamson, painted two horses with neon paint and then rode a pas de deux under black lights. Genius! (more…)
DIY Nation: Horsehair Halloween disguises
Your horse doesn’t need all that tail! Give it the chop and put it to good use–we’ll show you how! (more…)
24 Impressive Horse Halloween Pumpkins
Did you carve a pumpkin this year? Feel inspired by these works of horse-crazy Halloween art. (more…)