I cannot decide whether this horse is trying to eat the moving round bale, or mount it, or eat it WHILE mounting it. Whatever is going on, you’ve got to watch! (more…)
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Endurance: From the finish line of the 2013 Tevis Cup
This grueling 100-mile ride, which may take riders up to 24 (straight) hours to complete, took place last weekend in California. (more…)
21 Cavalry Photos You Have to See to Believe
It’s official: People in the cavalry were INSANE–and we’ve got proof. Check out this craziness…. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Everywhere you look, it seems like winning riders are choosing Fleeceworks. (more…)
SpectraVET Classic Performance of the Week: Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum & Shutterfly
This week we shine the spotlight on this champion show jumper’s emotional farewell performance in 2011. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Dog brush jump FAIL
Dogs have “Oh Crap” moments, too. Check out this video of a dog that dramatically overestimates its jumping skills. (more…)
In the News: ‘Real war horse, Reckless, honored with statue at Marine museum in Quantico’
That’s a Washington Post headline about a very special monument that will be unveiled Friday. (more…)
Let’s Discuss: How hot is TOO hot to ride?
At what point does riding in the heat and humidity go from merely miserable to dangerous for horse, rider or both? Do you have a set temperature above which you won’t ride? (more…)
The Idea of Order: The return of ‘Ask Icee’
This week, equine columnist Icee offers advice on how to avoid being loaded into a trailer (a.k.a. “mobile bear cave on wheels.”) By Morgane Schmidt. (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
Heat build-up beneath your horse’s boots can be detrimental. Here’s a disturbing factoid from our friends at the Chronicle of the Horse. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Timing & believing
It’s so easy to discouraged, caught in a negative pattern of thinking that you’re “not good enough.” Lila Gendal says it’s time to let yourself off the hook. (more…)
In the News: So this horse walks into a…
A story in the Inquisitr challenges the idea that the birth of a royal baby took top billing in yesterday’s news. (more…)
How To: Improve your jumping position
Lila Gendal’s jumping position is classic eventer–her leg is so secure, it looks as though nothing could pry her loose from her horse. She shares some tips for shoring up our over-fences style. (more…)
In My Boots: Finding time
I’ve often wondered columnist Kristen Kovatch manages it, having what seems to me like a million plates spinning at once. Recently, though, she admitted that something had to give. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Don’t stop believin’…
You see this screenshot and you think, “There’s no way THAT is going to end well,” right? Think again. (more…)
Digital Horse: How equestrians use social media
Social media is helping equine enthusiasts connect in unprecedented ways. Holly Powell hones in on a few of the leading trends. (more…)
NickerDoodles: Baby, I was born this way
The horse bug often strikes young–but this is taking it to a new level! Enjoy Melanie Eberhardt’s most-adorable-EVER NickerDoodle. (more…)
Your Turn: 2 canter exercises you’ve got to try
Megan Rust recently stumbled across a couple simple drills that made a big difference in her canter and was kind enough to share! (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Dubarry got into the royal baby spirit yesterday with a fun post on its Facebook page. (more…)
Video du Jour: Human pyramid horse jump FAIL
There are so many ways in which this trick could have gone horrifically wrong–and, of course, it did. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Lorraine Jackson for her winning contribution, “The 7 Best (and Weirdest) Pas de Deux Performances on the Interwebs.” With 931 reads, it was the most-viewed guest submission of last week. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: An unbelievable steeplechase save
This bit of riding by steeplechase jockey Tom Cannon has got to qualify as one of the greatest saves in “Oh Crap” history. And he goes on to win the race! (more…)
In the News: ‘Woman fined for taking horse in McDonald’s’
We’re lovin’ this story from The Guardian about a rider who, after being denied drive-thru service, took her horse inside WHERE IT POOPED ON THE FLOOR! (more…)
8 Years of Kate’s Equestrian Fashion
While the world awaits its royal baby (she’s in labor!), let’s take a look back at the Duchess of Cambridge’s fabulous style as a spectator at horse trials, polo matches and races. (more…)
Your Turn: From hunter princess to eventing duct tape extraordinaire
Carla Lake “went to the dark side” over the weekend, participating in her first schooling event. (more…)