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Tuesday Video: Stuffed Horse Rides

January 7, 2020Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#goriding, #horsenation, #stuffedhorse, #tuesdayvideoComments Off

You can take the girl out of the barn, but you can’t take the barn out of the girl.

Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Rehabilitation Exercise

January 3, 2020Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#funnybunnyb, #goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #injury, #rehabilitationComments Off

“I can not tell you how many times I marched right back into the pen and took him back into the barn thinking, ‘Not today, Buns. Not today.’ I was not taking any chances, or giving Buns any chances, of re-injury.

Thursday Video: Teaching the Fundamentals

January 2, 2020Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #horsetrainer, #horsetraining, #tuesdayvideoComments Off

It’s fascinating how much training can be done on the ground!

World Equestrian Brands Drone Cam: Calf Roping

January 1, 2020Marcella GruchalakSponsored#calfroping, #dronecam, #goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #roping, #worldequestrianbrand, #worldequestriancamsComments Off

After watching this video, do you think you’d be better at heading or heeling?
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Tuesday Video: Utilizing Your Resources

December 24, 2019Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #icecream, #roping, #ropingdummy, #tuesdayvideoComments Off

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HN Christmas Carols: ‘Manes and Tails’

December 23, 2019Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#CAROLS, #CHRISTMAS, #christmascarol, #goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #jinglebellsComments Off

Here’s another classic Horse Nation holiday carol: “Manes and Tails” (sung to the tune of “Jingle Bells”)

Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Weight Loss

December 20, 2019Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#funnybunnyb, #goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #injury, #NUTRITION, #REHAB, #weightgain, #weightlossComments Off

“One week of stress and pain was all it took for Buns to lose a significant amount of weight and it’s been over two months of battling the issue to get him back to optimal weight.”

Three Non-Traditional Work Outs to Improve Your Riding

December 19, 2019Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#exercise, #goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetworkComments Off

Whether it’s winter, your horse is injured or you’re just taking a day or two away from riding, there are many workouts you can do in place of riding to keep your muscles toned and your brain engaged.

World Equestrian Brands Drone Cam: Swimming

December 18, 2019Marcella GruchalakSponsored#dronecam, #goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #WORLD EQUESTRIAN BRANDS, #worldequestrianbrand, #worldequestriancamsComments Off

Watch this drone footage of a horse and rider swimming in a really neat swimming spot!

Tuesday Video: Dancing Lights

December 17, 2019Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#CHRISTMAS, #goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #tuesdayvideo, charroComments Off

There’s no better way to get yourself into the holiday spirit than watching a horse perform wrapped in lights!

World Equestrian Brands Helmet Cam: Riding the Prairies

December 11, 2019Marcella GruchalakSponsored#goriding, #HELMET CAM, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #WORLD EQUESTRIAN BRAANDS, #WORLD EQUESTRIAN BRANDS, #worldequestrianbrand, #worldequestriancamsComments Off

Tuesday Video: Best Buds

December 10, 2019Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #tuesdayvideoComments Off

Be still my heart, this cuteness overload is sure to leave you feeling warm and fuzzy!

Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Tendon Injury

December 6, 2019Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#funnybunnyb, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #injury, #REHABComments Off

“I have to put faith in the process, my veterinarian and most of all Buns that the interventions are helping… I want to know that my partner is going to be back at his full capacity, but the reality of it is, he may not be.” (more…)

World Equestrian Brands Helmet Cam: Trail Canter

December 4, 2019Marcella GruchalakSponsored#goriding, #helmetcam, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #worldequestrianbrand, #worldequestriancamsComments Off

Check out the awesome scenery from this helmet cam view as the rider canters her horse through the woods!

Tuesday Video: Up, Up and Away

December 3, 2019Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #jumper, #JUMPING, #tuesdayvideoComments Off

Well, this is one way to let yourself out! Toby wasn’t about to waste his day doing work when he could be frolicking with is buddies!

How NOT to Video a Run

November 27, 2019Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#barrelracing, #goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #VIDEOComments Off

No, Karen, it is not acceptable for you to video the run in portrait view — and for goodness sakes, make sure you get our time!

World Equestrian Brands Helmet Cam: Pole Bending

November 27, 2019Marcella GruchalakSponsored#goriding, #helmetcam, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #WORLD EQUESTRIAN BRANDS, #worldequestrianbrand, #worldequestriancamsComments Off

Here’s an awesome perspective on a pole bending run. This helmet cam footage really illustrates how difficult it can be to navigate a pole pattern.

Tuesday Video: Play Ball!

November 26, 2019Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #playball, #tuesdayvideoComments Off

There’s a good time to be had by all when you get to play ball with one of your racehorses!

Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Caring for a Fracture

November 22, 2019Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#funnybunnyb, #goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #injury, #REHABComments Off

I immediately wanted to examine the damage. My mind raced…there was so much going on, from looking at it, there was no way to have known if it was broken. And then the vet dropped the bomb…

World Equestrian Brands Drone Cam: Quite the Facility

November 20, 2019Marcella GruchalakSponsored#dronecam, #goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #WORLD EQUESTRIAN BRANDS, #worldequestrianbrandComments Off

How would you like to ride on this facility in the nice footing with beautiful scenery surrounding you?

Tuesday Video: One Funny Act

November 19, 2019Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #tuesdayvideo, les GoulusComments Off

Prepare yourself for a good laugh with this video! There’s nothing better than a man in a horse riding costume making up his horse act.

A Letter to the Non-Horse Guy Trying to Date a Horse Girl

November 14, 2019Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#cowboy, #cowgirl, #goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #NonriderComments Off

Non-horse gentlemen, the following information may come as a shock to you, but here’s what you really need to know about dating a horse girl.

World Equestrian Brands Drone Cam: Bronc Ride

November 13, 2019Marcella GruchalakSponsored#broncriding, #goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetworkComments Off

Check out this drone view of a rodeo bronc ride!

Tuesday Video: Roping Blooper

November 12, 2019Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #ropingComments Off

We assure you that eating dirt is not part of the event, but it is part of the practice.

Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Conquering Proud Flesh

November 8, 2019Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#funnybunnyb, #goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #OTTB, #proudflesh, #woundcareComments Off

“My goal for Buns since the day of his accident was to provide all the resources I had available to ensure his healing process was smooth and efficient…Around approximately week two post injury, proud flesh decided to rear its ugly head.”