Kristen Kovatch
Remembering Endo, a Blind Horse
Losing both of his eyes to moon blindness didn’t slow Endo down. What came instead was an incredible partnership with his person and inspiration for horse people everywhere. Endo will be missed. →
2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Now Open for Submission
There are only 10 days left to get in your application for the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover. If you →
Friday Video: Mari Lwyd
AKA, how to haunt your family’s Christmas memories for decades to come. →
Real Rider Cup Lexington Raises Over $90,000 For Thoroughbred Aftercare
Lexington showed up in force to show its support for OTTBs at last weekend’s The Real Rider Cup, →
Friday Quiz: The Horsey Hogwarts Sorting Quiz
Because it’s Friday and we need some mild entertainment… →
HN Holiday Carols: ‘What Shoe Is This?’
Here’s another classic Horse Nation holiday carol: “What Shoe Is This?” (to the tune of “What Child Is →
HN Holiday Carols: ‘O Come All Ye Horse-Poor’
Happy holidays, Horse Nation! Sing this one to the tune of “O Come All Ye Faithful.” →
HN Christmas Carols: Bed the Stalls
It’s that time of year again — Horse Nation holiday caroling! Today’s tune: Bed the Stalls (sung to →
2021 Kentucky Derby Need-to-Know Guide
All the 2021 Derby links you need… →
2021 Kentucky Derby Field Preview & Poll
Here’s the ultimate quick guide to the 2021 Kentucky Derby field — because as the resident horse person, we →
FEI to Ban Bits, Shoes by 2024
FEI to ban bits and shoes by January 1, 2024. This will give competitors time to transition their horses →
Resolving Not to Ride: My 60-Day Groundwork-Only Challenge
“If I was spending half of that ride hand-walking around particularly questionable areas already… what if I just →
2020 Readers’ Choice Awards: Idea of Order Cartoon of the Year
The Idea of Order has been a staple here at Horse Nation. Which 2020 comic is YOUR favorite? →
2020 Readers’ Choice Awards: SmartPak Photo Challenge Gallery of the Year
Enjoy a little eye candy as we reflect on the best Photo Challenge Galleries of 2020 — and →
2020 Readers’ Choice Awards: Kentucky Performance Products Video of the Year
The year that was… in video form! Check out our most popular videos of 2020 and vote for your →
#GivingTuesday: This Year, It Should Be More Than Just a Day
Keep the spirit of Giving Tuesday in your heart this holiday season. Give what you can in whatever →
Halloween Short Story: The Ghost Rider of Castle Creek
“They say he had learned the lay of the land up here in the hills faster than anyone, →
Thursday Video: You Say ‘Ground Pole,’ I Say…
…giant dog toy. →
Hitting the Trails: Allegany State Park, Red House, NY
With 55 miles of trails, overnight options and interconnecting loops, Allegany State Park in Red House, NY has →
2020 Kentucky Derby Need-to-Know Guide
Everything you need to know for the first Saturday in… September. →
Race Horse to Ranch Horse: Form Follows Function, Except When It Doesn’t
“Physically speaking, Jobber is not the right horse for this job… Try telling him that when he’s got →
Book Review: ‘The Lucky Thirteen’
By Edward L. Bowen. →
Henry Cavill Is, Like, a Legitimate Horseman
Yes, he’s also a gorgeous actor, but that’s not the point. →