The Year of the Horse Is Here (And Brands Are Galloping to Cash In)
From luxury watches to mahjong sets, tequila bottles to tote bags, the 2026 Lunar New Year is basically the Super Bowl of horse-themed shopping. Horse people, collectors, barn moms, sneakerheads, and anyone who has ever justified a purchase because “it has a horse on it,” this is your time to shine. →
George Washington: America’s First Horse Breeder
Long before the White House, there was a stud barn at Mount Vernon. →
Holiday Horse Names: Presidents’ Day Miniature Horses
Happy Presidents’ Day, Horse Nation. Today, we’re celebrating by highlighting some Miniature Horses with president-themed registered names. Check →
8 Signs Your Horse Is Your Real Valentine
A humorous (and painfully accurate) look at why your 1,200-pound soulmate has claimed the title of “real Valentine” (and why most horse lovers wouldn’t have it any other way). →
Holiday Horse Names: Valentine’s Day Miniature Horses
Happy Valentine’s Day, Horse Nation. Today, we’re celebrating by highlighting some Miniature Horses with Valentine-themed registered names. Check →
Black Cowboys of the American West: The History Hollywood Erased
One in four cowboys was Black — from cattle drives to lawmen like Bass Reeves — but Hollywood rewrote the story. Here’s the real history of the American West and why it still matters. →
Reader Photo Challenge: Grooming
Enjoy these three grooming photos! →
NFR Experience: 6 of Our Favorite Vendors From Cowboy Christmas
Cowboy Christmas isn’t just something you attend, it’s something you experience. And we weren’t going to miss that opportunity while we were in Vegas for the Wrangler NFR. →
The Idea of Order: Decorative Fly Masks
You wouldn’t think there would be that much room for questionable decision making and yet… →
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Musing on Rewards
Are you rewarding your horse’s effort, or just apologizing for your own mistakes? This article breaks down the timing, intention, and impact of praise in the saddle. →
Thursday Video: Snow Day Fun…
East Texas style. →
Eight Years, Two Titles, One Decision: UC Davis Equestrian’s Fight Isn’t Over
A mid-season announcement, a federal lawsuit, and growing fears that the loss of one Division I program could trigger a ripple effect across collegiate equestrian. →
The Idea of Order: Self-control Is Hard…
… much like good choices and the ground. →
Training in the Right Way: Dressage Terminology Refresher
This week’s article revisits an earlier discussion on dressage terminology and why it’s important to understand within your training framework. →
