#LISTS
5 Reasons Why You Should Take New Riders Trail Riding
There’s nothing that can replace getting on your horse and hitting the trail. For new riders — young and old — it teaches a valuable set of skills that can’t be replicated in the arena. (more…)
PSA From Horse Nation: Posting a Sales Ad
Perusing the local horse listings is enough to drive any rational person insane. So here’s a PSA (public service announcement) with six things people need to do when they post a horse for sale. Begin rant: (more…)
Best of JN: 9 Lessons From a Barn Dog
There’s a lot we can learn from our animals — those of us who work around horses regularly know this to be true. But in case we need a reminder, here are nine lessons our barn dogs can teach us. (more…)
Best Gifts for the Western Rider (That Won’t Break the Bank)
Here’s a list of great gifts that any western rider can use that won’t burn a hole in your pocket!
Ponydad: Horse Girls Are Lovely, But…
Thomas Pelle Veng, the ever-supportive ponydad (and ponyhusband!) has a few reminders for all the horse girls and women out there. We may still choose to ignore them, but they may be helpful nonetheless. (more…)
The 6 Most Satisfying Barn Chores
We may refuse to clean our houses or cars, but darn it if our barns don’t look amazing. (more…)
16 Pairs of Riding Pants You’ll Want In Your Closet (That Won’t Break the Bank)
As equestrians, we know that having a working rotation of riding pants can be expensive. So here’s a compilation of 16 pairs of pants — for English and western riders! — for under $100!
10 Truths Every Equestrian Knows
As equestrians, there are certain unarguable truths that we all know. These are tidbits that, small or large, we gather over time as we care for our horses and manage their stabling. (more…)
14 Brides Who Broke Tradition and Had Their Horses at the Weddings
We all love our horses, but some of us take it to the next level. Was your horse at your wedding? We’d love to see it!
12 Horse Movie Scenes That Are Sure To Put You on a Movie Binge
We all love our horse movies. So here are 12 of the best horse movie scenes — did your favorite make the list? If not, let us know what it is!
15 Things Equestrians Wish For on World Wish Day
As a way to raise awareness of World Wish Day, we’ve come up with this list of things equestrians might wish for. But more important is creating hope and bringing strength to children battling critical illnesses. Remember that where there’s a wish, there’s a way. (more…)
Six Reasons Why Horseback Riding is Considered Amazing Exercise
As equestrians, we already spend plenty of time at the barn with our four-legged pals, but here’s some more justification — six reasons why riding is a fantastic way to exercise. (more…)
The Land of the Midnight Sun: Horse Ownership in Alaska
Horse ownership looks different in every area and every region. That’s certainly been true for Horse Nation contributor Allie Carlson, who gives us a look at what horse ownership looks like in the last frontier: Alaska. (more…)
True Love: 14 Ways Equestrians Show Their Horses They Care
It’s nearly Valentine’s Day, which means it’s time to show those you love how much you care. For equestrians, it’s just another day of putting our horses first. (more…)
Horse Buyer Language, Translated
When you’re selling a horse and talking to potential buyers, you might need a translator to understand what they really want and, more importantly, what they really need. Fortunately, Horse Nation is here to help with this guide to understanding horse buyer language. (more…)
Horse Sale Ads, Translated
Selling horses can be frustrating, entertaining and maddening, but buying horses can be downright frightening. So we at Horse Nation are here to help make things as easy for you as possible. Here is the definitive guide to horse sale ads (all meant in good fun, of course). (more…)
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Winters Without an Indoor
Winter blues got you down? Here are six things you can do with your horse (or relating to your horse) when your riding is limited by the cold weather. (more…)
Horses Tell No Lies: 8 Observations of an Equine Body Worker
Horses truly are master communicators. They communicate a number of things through their bodies and behaviors. Here are eight observations I’ve made in the course of working with a variety of horses as an equine body worker.
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Hitting the Trails: Flying W Ranch, Kellettville, PA
If you like to live life on the edge — of a cliff — this is the spot for you! I, however, prefer to have my horses home by dinner. I mean, nobody likes a crabby mare and I’m totally referring to myself, not my horse.
10 MORE Things Equestrians Probably Shouldn’t Admit That We’ve Done
Normal people don’t understand what we do anyway, so we should probably play some of these close to the chest.
What My Horse Thinks When He Spooks
What is it that spooks your horse? A bear? Big Foot? The Boogieman? Most likely none of those is the right answer. Try sticks or grass or maybe a child — or pretty much anything that shouldn’t be seen as a threat. That’s what’ll leave you lying on the ground and your horse running to his stall.
7 Things We Do While Recovering From an Injury
In this week’s Best of Jumper Nation, Meagan DeLisle looks at something that unites us all — what we do while we’re recovering from an injury. (more…)
