Sampson, a Shire horse gelding foaled in 1846 in England, stood 21.2½ hands tall and weighed 3,300 pounds. He is the tallest horse ever recorded, but some modern-day contemporaries give him a run for his money. (more…)

If I was a horse headed toward one of these jumps, I’d be like, “Nah, there is NO way I am jumping through THAT.” (more…)

From dressage to jumping to reining to just galloping majestically across a field, these horses are bustin’ out some moves. (more…)

Can you imagine the quantity of Showsheen that goes into keep these Rapunzel-esque equine tresses tangle-free? You’ve gotta check it out. (more…)

Rain — we hate when it falls at horse shows. But, as they say, the show must go on.  (more…)

A good camera lens and an artistic eye can go a long way toward turning the ordinary into “extraordinary.” Check out these gorgeous black-and-white close-up photos. (more…)

How would you feel if you’d just piloted a horse to a win in the Kentucky Derby or the Breeders’ Cup or the Grand National? Probably something like this. (more…)

If you’re gonna ride dressage, you’d better have a sense of humor. Here is a roundup of the best dressage-themed hilariousness on the web–can you relate? (more…)

Need a horse to ride in the back of your firetruck? Check out these photos featuring leopard appaloosas and Krabstruppers, a breed of Danish sport horse with a striking coat pattern. (more…)

It’s Friday afternoon–don’t act like you have something better to do than watch these remix music videos starring Socks the Moonwalking Shetland Pony. #DancePonyDance (more…)

We don’t mean that in some deep meaningful way (although it could be interpreted as such). We mean it literally–horses’ eyes are, like, really shiny. Check out these 10 cool photos. (more…)

We’ve heard of horsepower, but these people are taking the concept to a whole new level. (more…)

Everybody loves teddy bears. Even horses. If this doesn’t brighten your day, we don’t know what will. (more…)

Just imagine the shocked expression on your horse’s face when you tell him… (more…)

We humans seems to have a fascination with dressing up our horses for every holiday. Easter is no different. Today, no horse is safe from bunny ears.  (more…)

These traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs are decorated using very intricate detailing that carries important symbolic meaning, and horses feature prominently in many of the designs.  (more…)

Has spring shedding season got you down in the dumps? Here are four things we love about this very furry time in a horse owner’s life.  (more…)

Pretty, poised and powerful, the FEI’s royal president Princess Haya just gets under my skin. Here’s why: (more…)

We made them pose with regular-sized stuff to further accentuate how ridiculously tiny they are.

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Spring is here. Let’s make like horses and eat it!

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Are you an equestrian redneck? Find out once and for all by taking Horse Nation’s simple questionnaire. (more…)

How many horse breeds have a built-in two-tone mohawk? A little snip-snip with the scissors and… voila! You’ve gotta check it out. (more…)

I might be letting my East Tennessee redneck roots show here, but how awesome would it be to roll up to the horse show rocking some of this camo gear? (more…)

The one and only time in your life when it’s OK to be passed out naked in the saddle is when you’re tiny and adorable. Check out these amazing images, and be sure to visit the photographer’s websites to learn more about their work! (more…)

I used to think my horse had mad skills. Then, I saw these videos. (more…)