Noelle Maxwell
Thoroughbred Incentive Program Recognizes Virtual Horse Shows for 2020
With COVID-19 restrictions leading many shows to go virtual, the Jockey Club’s Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) is working with venues to offer recognition for online shows through 2020. →
A Look at the Adventurists’ Newest Ride: The Gaucho Derby
“The adventure starts when s–t goes wrong. In our world, too many things are overly prepared to save →
Photo Challenge: 16 Spring Snapshots
Spring has sprung! →
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: GallopNYC
Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. →
Photo Challenge: 13 Equestrian Events
It’s #ThrowbackThursday, so we wanted to see your past events. →
Photo Challenge: 15 Horses Laying Low
These horses are enjoying their down time — probably much more than we are! →
Photo Challenge: Social Distancing
Our readers are taking social distancing seriously — as long as it means they don’t have to distance →
Noelle’s Must-Read Horse Books
If you’re looking for your next read while you’re social distancing, take a look at these recommendations. →
US Equestrian Seeks Endurance Affiliate Association
USEF seeks expressions of interest for an endurance recognized affiliate. →
Photo Challenge: Look Ma, No Hands!
Our readers continue to impress us with their skills. These 12 photos show off just how talented you →
Verdades Retirement Ceremony to Be Held at FEI World Cup Finals in Vegas
Veradades will be recognized in a retirement ceremony at the FEI World Cup. →
Photo Challenge: Six Horses Enjoying Their Grooming Sessions
“Grooming is the process of transferring dirt and hair from the horse to the person grooming them.” →
Forging New Paths: Morehouse College Forms Polo Club
Morehouse College, a well-known historically black college with a rich history (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. graduated from →
Photo Challenge: 32 Readers Showing Some Love
All you need is love… and a horse! →
Photo Challenge: 5 Readers Eating & Riding
Pizza is a surprisingly popular on-the-go treat when riding. →
Equine Slaughter Fact Check: By the Numbers
Following the numbers and finding the facts – how many horses are really exported across borders for slaughter →
Photo Challenge: 23 Horses at Sunset
Sunsets are beautiful. Horses are beautiful. Horses at sunset? Doubly beautiful. →
Book Review: “Better Lucky Than Good: Tall Tales and Straight Talk from the Backside of the Track”
An excellent book showcasing and humanizing a side of Thoroughbred racing most don’t see and, equally important telling →
Photo Challenge: Eight Very Muddy Horses
When you have a mud winter instead of a snow winter, this is the result. →
Opinion: I Took the SafeSport Training and Here’s What I Learned
SafeSport training is now mandatory for all USEF licensed officials, staff and professionals. Horse Nation’s Noelle Maxwell took →
SAFE Act Discussed at House Legislative Hearing
House holds hearing on the SAFE Act, which would outlaw the export of horses for slaughter in foreign countries →
Photo Challenge: Four Ways to Get Your Riding Fix – Minus the Horse
How do you get your riding fix when there’s no horse to be had? →
Photo Challenge: 11 Horses in a Winter Wonderland
If nothing else, winter makes for some awesome photo ops. So, here are horses and their riders “enjoying” →
Photo Challenge: 10 Horses and Their Favorite Beverages
Beer for my horses? →