Kristen Kovatch
Through the Wilderness: The National Outdoor Leadership School Horsepacking Program
Through this innovative program, students can learn how to pack a string–but there’s so much more to learn. →
Equine Harmony, the Fun (& Slightly Ridiculous) New Way to Sell Horses
Gone are the days of browsing Facebook groups and equine databases… let Equine Harmony be your matchmaker. Here’s the scoop on this brilliant new site, straight from the horse’s mouth — literally. →
16 Reader-Submitted Kids & Horses
Nothing warms the heart in winter like seeing the relationship between kids and horses. →
2015 Longines Global Champions Tour Coming to the US
And you can get tickets for FREE! →
7 Times Draft Horses Saved Us From Winter
When you’re stuck in the snow, there’s only one kind of horsepower that can help you–actual horsepower. →
These Kids Designed the World’s First Equine Periscope
It’s called the ‘Pedroscope,’ and allows the barn’s Shetland to see out into the stable yard. Yep, it’s real. →
Weekly Instagram Round-Up
This week: we coin the tag #wintermakesuscrazy. →
The Five Stages of an Equestrian Winter
With more snow and cold forecasted for a large part of the country, the only thing going for us is that we’re all going through it together. →
7 More Things That Come Home With You from the Barn
Hey, what’s that in your pocket? →
Nelson and Blueskin: The First Horses of the United States
In honor of President’s Day, learn more about the two horses who carried George Washington safely through the American Revolution. →
Weekly Instagram Round-Up
This week: look, the snow photos are super-cute, but I think Horse Nation is ready for spring. Aren’t you? →
7 Things That Always Come Home in Your Pockets
It’s like a scavenger hunt when you hang up your barn coat or take off your breeches at home — what did you accidentally bring back this time? →
How to Break in a Western Saddle
When breaking in a new western saddle, what’s your favorite method? We’ve got some suggestions outlined here. →
3 Reader-Submitted Horses Who Got Spoiled On Valentine’s Day
Because nothing says “I love you!” like homemade horse treats. →
This Barn Filmed Its Own Version of the Budweiser ‘Lost Puppy’ Super Bowl Commercial
…and it’s amazing. We spoke with Jessica Polednak of Birchtown Stables to get the details on her video ‘Lost Goat.’ →
‘Unbranded’: 3,000 Miles and 16 Mustangs
This new documentary follows four friends packing 16 mustangs from Mexico to Canada. We caught up with project mastermind Ben Masters to learn more. →
Weekly Instagram Round-Up
This week: how many of these moments do YOU recognize from this crazy equestrian life? #horsenation →
Can This Rematch Bring Horse Racing Back to the Mainstream?
California Chrome faces off against rival Shared Belief on Saturday–but is the rematch enough to people excited about horse racing again? →
20 Reader-Submitted Horses Who Haven’t Noticed It’s Snowing
For this week’s 24-hour photo challenge, we wanted to see how your horses felt about six more weeks of winter. Turns out, they haven’t even noticed. →
How to Be a Professional Cowgirl: Part II
In Part I, we met Kathleen McConkey, who grew up and decided to be a cowgirl. In Part II, we get a closer look at Kathleen’s day-to-day life at Twodot Land and Livestock. →