#CHRISTMAS
HN Christmas Carols: ‘Gray Show Horse’
Today’s tune: Gray Show Horse (sung to “White Christmas.”) (more…)
Christmas Flicks: ‘Nestor the Donkey’
This stop-motion animation about a long-eared donkey is guaranteed to steal some Rudolph thunder. (more…)
NickerDoodles: Deck the Halls With… Horse Stuff
Sometimes it’s best to just nod and smile. (more…)
Dubarry Tuesday Video: Christmas Pageant Horse Fail
There’s one in every crowd — in this case, it’s the kid in the horse onesie.
Total Saddle Fit Videos: 7 Little Girls Who Are Losing Their Minds Completely Because They Got a Horse For Christmas
Combing YouTube for videos of surprise Christmas horses is a much-beloved HN holiday tradition. Grab some tissues and cry along! (more…)
9 Horses Who Are NOT In the Holiday Spirit
Can you say “Bah humbug”? These equines are not down with Christmas, at all.
Happy Holidays and Go Riding!
The 12 Gates of Christmas
Gates: can’t live with ’em, can’t live without ’em… (more…)
HN Christmas Carols: ‘Horses Loose’
Today’s tune: “Horses Loose” (to the tune of “Jingle Bells”). (more…)
Need a Last Minute Gift? SmartPak to the Rescue!
Procrastinators unite.
Video: A Disney World Equine Christmas
Dutch, one of the Percheron draft horses working hard at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, has a little Christmas secret to share with everyone.
Enjoy this sweet Christmas video from Disney’s animal division, starring Dutch, a Percheron draft who lives at Tri-Circle-D Ranch at Disney World. The ranch houses Disney’s equines who give wagon and “sleigh” rides as well as pull carriages in the nightly parades.
A Holiday Horse has a Holiday SecretDutch, a Percheron at Tri-Circle-D Ranch, has a holiday secret he’s keeping from the ranch hands and other horses. Can you guess what it is? Guests can visit the Tri-Circle-D Ranch at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground to see the horses and participate in nightly sleigh and wagon rides. On Christmas morning, you can see 14 of the Tri-Circle-D Ranch horses stroll down Main Street, U.S.A. in the Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration on ABC.See this story on the Disney Parks Blog: http://bit.ly/1TDcGqD
Posted by Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment on Thursday, December 10, 2015
Happy holidays, Horse Nation!
HN Carols: ‘It Came Completely From Nowhere’
Join us in Horse Nation for a week of holiday horsey caroling! Today’s tune is sung to “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear.” (more…)
12 Kids Who Really, Really Want a Pony for Christmas (or Else)
You know these kids because, once upon a time, you WERE these kids. (OK, maybe not this kid, but it probably crossed your mind.)
10 More Ugly Christmas Sweaters: Horse Edition
Your horse, unlike your significant other, can’t protest when you make him wear one.
10 Ugly Christmas Sweaters: Rider Edition
Hey, if you’re going to rock an ugly Christmas sweater, might as well have a horse on it.
In case it’s not obnoxious enough, this one comes with jingling bells already attached:
Hunk o’ burning yuck:
No amount of eggnog will make this sweater look any better:
Leave the tinsel for the trees, please:
Dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh; o’er the fields we go, (they’ll be) laughing (at us) all the way!
Instead of coal, Santa is giving ugly sweaters to naughty boys this year:
This is the perfect present for Grandpa! … if you hate him:
‘Twas the night(mare) before Christmas… :
Keep the “tack” in tacky:
Seriously, only these ponies can pull off the ugly sweater:
Have your own ugly Christmas horse sweater to share? Post a photo in the comments; we’d love to see! Go riding!
Horsenista Christmas: DIY Horseshoe Ornaments
Time to make those old shoes Christmas spectacular!
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Horsenista Christmas: The Sporty List
Here are Horsenista’s top picks for your favorite sporty equestrian.
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Horsenista Christmas: The Last-Minute List
In a pinch? Here’s your fix.
Horsenista Christmas: The Posh List
Horsenista loves shopping like horses love eating. Here’s a round up of all her favorite items your posh equestrian needs.
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Santa Baby: The Equestrian Version
Not quite sure how to break the news of your hefty Christmas list to Santa this year? We rewrote the lyrics to “Santa Baby” for your convenience. (more…)
Horsenista Christmas: Ideas for Decor, Gift Wrapping & Treats!
From droolworthy decor to cookies that look too good to eat, HN lifestyle editor Horsenista has you covered for the holidays. (more…)
Six Sexy Santa Memes
Here at Horse Nation, we believe you can never have too many half-clothed men whispering sweet, sweet horsey lies into your ear, especially if they’re wearing Santa hats. Take it away, Amanda Uechi Ronan! (more…)
Christmas Flicks: ‘The Small One’
HN movie critic Amanda Ronan finds a lot to love about The Small One, a short Walt Disney film originally shown in theaters as a prelude to Pinnocchio. (more…)
Christmas Flicks: Nestor the Donkey
This stop-motion animation about a long-eared donkey is guaranteed to steal some Rudolph thunder. (more…)
