Morgane Schmidt translates one of the most-used, least understood phrases in trainerspeak. (more…)
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Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
What products does top international showjumper Edwina Tops Alexander rely on to give her horses the winning edge? Let’s have a look. (more…)
22 Horses Who Are Helping Kick Breast Cancer in the Bum
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. These horses and riders are showing their support! (more…)
Video: Dressage at Devon's flower-eating horse
Patty Weston scored 15 minutes of fame last week when her horse, Embracing Picasso, grabbed a post-test snack–right in front of judge Lilo Fore. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Burghley jog up
Ultra-fit horses + electric atmosphere + a brisk autumn breeze = anything can happen. (more…)
‘We Don’t Have Tack For That,’ Presented by ThinLine
This week we present, “The Top 10 Equestrian Items You Should NEVER Bedazzle.” (more…)
Eventing Nation: Abigail Lufkin on letting go of perfectionism
A top eventer turned sports psychology consultant shares some thoughts on why perfectionism is both an athlete’s best friend and worst enemy. (more…)
Your Turn: The 5 most awkward horses of the Internet
Reader Kirstie looks back at five of the most epic equine photobombs of all time. (more…)
In My Boots: An Instagram is worth a thousand words
Kristen Kovatch documents a week’s worth of equestrian life at Alfred University on Instagram. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
It’s almost tweed season! Cozy up to some of these autumnal Dubarry styles. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: The barn that fails together stays together
Reader Katie Knowles compiled this video of failsauce moments starring herself and her barnmates. (more…)
Daily Dose of Adorable: Christmas pagaent mishap
There's one in every crowd–in this case, it's the kid in the horse onesie. (more…)
Eventing Nation: How to survive your worst dressage test ever in ‘Breaking Bad’ GIFs
Is anyone else suffering from Breaking Bad withdrawal today? This might help. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Lorraine Jackson for her winning contribution, “7 Unbelievable Videos from the 2013 Mustang Million.” With 20,480 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
News: Authorities seize more than a ton of marijuana from horse trailer
Also, there was a horse in the trailer. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
SmartPak + Under Armour = a match made in heaven. Carla Lake checks it out. (more…)
'Oh Crap' Moment of the Day: Rodrigo Pessoa
Even Olympic gold medalists aren't immune to crappy moments. Today's video finds this Brazilian showjumping icon in a precarious position.
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Weekend Welcome from Kentucky Performance Products
Do you ever find yourself grumbling about the tedium of dressage? Eventer Megan Lynn looks on the bright side. (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher: High-diving horses
Horse Nation historian Lorraine Jackson provides a bit of context for this incredible 1923 film footage. (more…)
Video: Safe, smart hoof handling with SmartPak
SmartPak’s Hoof Health Consultant, Danvers Child, CJF, has been busy this week teaching us the correct way to pick up, pack and wrap our horse’s feet. (more…)
Horses & Art: ‘The Kelpies’
A pair of 100-foot-tall, 300-ton horse head sculptures, the tallest artworks in Scotland, are nearing completion.
Friday Flicks: Q&A with Amber Marshall, star of 'Heartland'
A new season of the hit series Heartland premiers in Canada on Sunday. Amanda Ronan talks to the show's lead actress Amber Marshall about horsing around on and off the set. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
Fall is right around the corner. Goodbye flip-flops; hello Ovation Country Collection Boots! (more…)
Video: ‘Keep horses out of sports’
From Todd Helton’s four-legged gift from the Rockies to Eric Berry’s equinophobia, SB Nation argues that there have been way too many horses in sports news this week. (more…)