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Goode Girls Gone Riding … In France
Lorna Goode of Goode Rider and her sisters don’t mess around when it comes to testing their equestrian apparel: read Lorna’s account of the Goode Girls’ recent test trip riding across France! →
National Farriers Week: A Day in the ‘Glamorous’ Life
Jeremiah Kemp of Eagle Ridge Farrier Service walks us though a typical day’s work at the anvil. Spoiler: →
National Farriers Week: Horse Kicks 101
Not all kicks are created equal. Farrier Jeremiah Kemp of Eagle Ridge Equine Farrier Service points out the →
National Farriers Week: 10 Great Gift Ideas
It’s National Farriers Week! Lauren Nethery has a few suggestions for little gestures to show your farrier how much you appreciate all of his or her time and hard work. →
5 Stretches for Every Horse
What’s good for the polo pony will be perfect for ANY horse! →
Thoroughbred Incentive Program Youth Ambassador of the Month: Ella Sciog
The Thoroughbred Incentive Program proudly celebrates its young horse owners who are dedicated to the off-track Thoroughbred. Meet May’s selected T.I.P. Youth Ambassador! →
#TBT: Big Sky Country: A Montana Horsemanship Photo Essay by Tracey Buyce
Equine photographer Tracey Buyce shares her experience and her images from a recent stay at the Rocking Z →
IHSA Nationals 2016 Kentucky: The Four Most Exciting Days in College Riding
The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association’s National Championships took place May 5-8, 2016 at Lexington’s Kentucky Horse Park — catch the recap here. →
Kentucky Equine Research: Buttercup Toxicity in Horses
Learn more about this common toxic pasture plant. →
Fence Me In: Selecting the Best Wire for Electric Fencing
Do you know how to select the best material? →
Hunt Seat & Western Teams Named for 44th IHSA National Championships
The 44th Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association National Championships will take place in May at the Kentucky Horse Park: hunt seat and western championship teams have been named! →
‘Strong Women Aren’t Always Human’
Joell Dunlap of the Square Peg Foundation pens a heartfelt tribute to her longtime equine partner and cornerstone of the Square Peg program, a unique and challenging OTTB named Gigi. →
#TBT: 10 Things Adult Horse People Are Tired of Hearing
Each Thursday we throwback to a favorite Horse Nation classic. Circa 2014: Karlie Mitchell is sick and tired →
Horses in History: Famous Horses of The Civil War
Hannah Richardson introduces us to the most famous horses of the Civil War, their great deeds on the line of battle and the men they carried safely through the war. →
Keeping Your Horse at His Optimal Winter Weight
No matter what that groundhog said, there’s still plenty of winter left! Dr. Joyce Harman of Harmany Equine offers expert advice on keeping your horse at his prime over the winter months. →
#TBT: 10 Things I Wish I Knew When Getting Back in the Saddle After Having a Baby
Ashley Farrington, an equestrian and a mother, offers some advice to young moms looking to get back in →
Show Jumper ‘Nautical’ to Be Inducted Into Palomino Hall of Fame
By guest contributor Noelle Maxwell . →
No Fear: Training a Horse Through Relaxation
Creating a true partnership with your horse doesn’t have to involve long sessions in the round pen or on the lunge line, argues Melanie O’Neill. She presents an alternative: working a horse to relaxation rather than exhaustion. →
Safari From the Saddle: A Postcard From Africa
Megan Barrett, ride consultant for Equitours, describes her latest international equestrian adventure: a three-phase African safari from the saddle. →
HN Best of 2015 #5: Horse Kicks 101, From the Farrier’s Perspective
Not all kicks are created equal. Farrier Jeremiah Kemp of Eagle Ridge Equine Farrier Service points out the humorous differences from breed to breed. →