Our newest HN blogger is a “re-rider” who recently took the plunge into full-fledged horse ownership–a lifelong dream she still can't quite believe has come true. (more…)
Leslie Wylie
Friday Flicks: 'Sleepy Hollow (1999)'
Just in time for Halloween, HN movie critic Amanda Ronan presents this review of Sleepy Hollow, starring Johnny Depp, a headless horseman and his super creepy ride. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
The horse bug often strikes young, which is why Ovation stocks a full line of children's riding gear. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: 'Thoroughbred Barrel prospect!! – $1300'
Because when I think of thoroughbreds I think of barrel racing. (more…)
Video: 'The Flying Dutchman' at Hannover
Driving is a crazy sport–and it doesn't get much wilder than this video of Koos de Ronde, the reigning FEI World Cup Driving champion, winning the first leg of the new season. (more…)
Horses, Ink. 2: Reader tats!
After Shara's “Horses, Ink.” post yesterday nearly 30 readers shared with us their own permanent exclamations of equine love. Check it out… (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
One more adorable donkey video and then we’ll leave you be. (Probably.) (more…)
SpectraVET Classic Performance of the Week: Kim Severson & Winsome Andante
With a career that included three Rolex Kentucky wins, theirs ranks among the greatest eventing partnerships of all time. (more…)
Wednesday Book Review: ‘Renaissance Man’
Saying goodbye is hard to do. Erin McCabe reviews Renaissance Man, the third and final book in M. Garzon’s Blaze of Glory series. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: ‘Beautiful warm blood – $2000’
This horse, for sale in Sanborton, NH, seems like a real sweetheart–although the tree branch isn’t doing much for him. (more…)
Video: Alycia Burton, free riding superhero
Alycia Burton of Free Riding NZ makes me want to lose my horse’s tack and gallop off into the sunset–you know, just being one with my horse. (more…)
BuzzFeed: 17 horses that look like Miley Cyrus
Miley has the best facial expressions in the land–and so do these equines. Don’t stop, Miley! (more…)
The Idea of Order: Body clipping – you’re doing it wrong
Morgane Schmidt submits yet another comic about her favorite death-of-summer activity… and a photo of her victim horse, Woody, when the process was over. (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
Yesterday we featured patent leather horse boots by Dream Horse Studios to rave reviews. Did you know that Vespucci has a line of patent leather dressage bridles? (more…)
Eventing Nation: Beware the mare
When it comes to mares it seems like riders either love them–or avoid them at all costs. Lila Gendal shares her experience. (more…)
Video: Somebody get this child a pony before she breaks both her wrists
I'm serious. As featured on Huffington Post yesterday… (more…)
'We Don't Have Tack for That,' Presented by ThinLine
You’re supposed to wear shoes with heels when riding, but this is taking it to the extreme. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: Bad ad blowout extravaganza
Horse Nation’s inbox has been stuffed gloriously full this week with terrible Craigslist ads sent to us by readers. Here are a few of our favorites… (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Ear riding
How to ride a horse: Step #1, sit on the part of the horse that has the saddle on it. STEP #1 FAIL. (more…)
In My Boots: City slicker warning signs
Kristen Kovatch gives us three surefire ways to distinguish real cowboys from cowboy wannabes. (more…)
Product Review: Patent leather horse boots?
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE. Check these out, from Dream Horse Studios. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Dogs + Dubarry = Almost more than we can handle. Here are few canine-inspired pics from Dubarry’s Facebook page. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Katherine Upton for her winning contribution, “True Equestrian Fashion.” With 3,066 views, it was the most popular guest submission of last week. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: 'Designer geldeng horse – $2300'
A designer geldeng? Sounds pretty, uh, fancy. A big thanks to Susan Hughes for sending this one our way from Craigslist Nashville. (more…)
A Blessed Life: Pat Day on making peace with his sport & his faith
Grace Van Dyke catches up with the Hall of Fame jockey turned trackside evangelist. (more…)