Kristen Kovatch
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. →
Book Review: Sir Barton & the Making of the Triple Crown
By Jennifer S. Kelly. →
5 Reasons I Bought an Already-Restarted OTTB for My Next Horse
“It takes a brave and self-aware equestrian to take on the challenge of transitioning a recently retired racehorse, →
Why I’ll Always Have Senior Horses Around
“These senior horses know who they are, they know what they like, and they’re comfortable with themselves. I →
2019 Readers’ Choice Awards: Kentucky Performance Products ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Year
Monday is already the crappiest day of the week and every week we make it official by bringing →
2019 Readers’ Choice Awards: The Idea of Order Cartoon of the Year
The Idea of Order has been keeping us in stitches for years at Horse Nation with its brilliantly witty take on →
2019 Readers’ Choice Awards: World Equestrian Brands Helmet/Drone Cam of the Year
Which video should be crowned the best helmet or drone cam video of the year? You decide! →
Product Review: Nikwax Rug Wash & Rug Proof
Blankets need a refresh? We’ve got just the thing. →
2019 Readers’ Choice Awards: Fleeceworks Photo Challenge Gallery of the Year
The year that was… in photo challenge form! Check out our most popular reader photo challenges of 2019 and vote for →
2019 Readers’ Choice Awards: Legends Video of the Year
The year that was… in video form! Check out our most popular videos of 2019 and vote for →
The Ultimate Holiday Gifting Guide for Western Riders
Spoiler alert: “western” is as all-encompassing of a term as “English” when it comes to equestrians. Here’s how →
