To get you fired up for your Monday, here are a few of SmartPak’s most inspiring Facebook posts of all time. (more…)
Leslie Wylie
1 Week, 20 Random Horse Tweets from Non-Horsey People: Sept. 8-14
Or, why non-horsepeople should stick to tweeting about non-horsey things. #TWITTERFAIL (more…)
Eventing Nation: On owning horses
Jorna Taylor shares an essay on the perks of living an equine-filled life. (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher: The joy of sprinklers
Horse: Forget watering the grass–LET’S WATER MY FACE. (more…)
Friday Flicks: ‘Dark Vengeance’
Just in time for Friday the 13th, Amanda Ronan checks out this creepy episode from ’70s horror TV series Circle of Fear, featuring a demonic rocking horse. Mwah-ha-ha! (more…)
Bad Jumping Clinic with George Morris
He’s ba-ack! PLUS a very special bonus video involving a unicorn, hurrah! (more…)
Best of Craigslist: Creepy eyes edition
Today’s featured ads come to us by way of reader Rudi Erb, who writes, “Satanic possession? Alien abductions? Whatever–I will not be leaving my horses unguarded!!” (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
No two horses are built the same, which is really unfortunate, because it means that saddles aren’t one-size-fits-all, and saddles are expensive! (more…)
SpectraVET Classic Performance of the Week
Working hunter classes looked a lot different “back in the day”: solid 4’6″ fences, anyone? Bernie Traurig revisits a winning classic hunter round from the late ’70s. (more…)
Your Turn: Happy trails
Venturing outside the sandbox can strengthen your relationship with your horse and bring a fresh perspective to your training. Haley Ruffner reflects. (more…)
Through the Lens: Elena Maas
Earlier this year we interviewed New Jersey-based equestrian enthusiast and artist/graphic designer Elena Maas about her work. She recently sent us this update. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: Thursday triple feature
Three times the Craigslist, three times the crazy! Readers sent us links to these amazing ads and we HAD to share. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
We’ve already introduced you to the newest member of Team Fleeceworks, a budding eventing star named Fleeceworks Royal (Rory). Here’s the latest Rory report! (more…)
Video: Budweiser Clydesdale 9/11 Tribute
Never forget.
Horseflies: Why they’re the worst and what you can do about it
Why do their bites hurt so bad? Why won’t they just die when you smack the crap out of them? Today we answer your most burning horsefly questions. (more…)
News: Colorado man arrested for drunk riding
He was on his way to attend his brother’s wedding 600 miles away in Utah. Also, there was a pug named Bufford in his backpack. IN HIS BACKPACK. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: Chestnut is the new black
Today’s terrible ad comes to us by way of reader Denise, who observes, “Chestnut–You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” (more…)
The Idea of Order: Winter is coming
Is your horse trying to tell you something or is he just quoting Game of Thrones? You decide. Take it away, Morgane Schmidt! (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
Your horse’s legs work hard. Why not treat them to something special? Like… (more…)
In My Boots: Clinic-ing 101
Kristen Kovatch offers some tips for getting the most out of your next clinic experience, whether you are riding or auditing. (more…)
12 Freakishly Long Manes & Tails
Can you imagine the quantity of Showsheen that goes into keep these Rapunzel-esque equine tresses tangle-free? You’ve gotta check it out. (more…)
‘We Don’t Have Tack For That,’ Presented by Thinline
Welcome to our brand new weekly feature on equestrian fashion fiascoes. This week… we’re gittin’ our camo on. (more…)
Video: Friesians OMG!!!
Friesians are the prettiest. They’re so shiny and black and their manes are so flowy and their trot is so prancy… sorry, watching this video apparently brings out my inner 10-year-old horse-crazy girl. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Are you in the Dubarry loop? Here are a few ways you can keep up with the makers of your Irish favorite boot and apparel company. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: The show must go on
At a World Cup competition in the Latvian capital of Riga, singer/equestrian Lauris Reiniks was performing “New York, New York” on horseback when… oh crap. (more…)