Ever Wondered How International Show Horses Travel in Style?
Unsurprisingly, they travel MUCH better than most horse owners do in Coach. (more…)
No Stirrups? No Problem for This Winning Jockey
George Morris would approve. (more…)
The Most Interesting Horse in the World
Keep betting, my friends. (more…)
Daily Dose of Cuteness: Tiny Horse, Big Celebrity
Say it with me: Awwww. (more…)
Wednesday Helmet Cam from World Equestrian Brands: When It’s Just Not Your Day
We’ve all been there. Hopes are high, then something goes wrong and it all begins to snowball toward some heartbreaking grand finale — like this. (more…)
Tuesday Video from Dubarry: ‘Sea Horses’ Trailer
“The story behind the wild horses of the Outer Banks is one of epic proportions. Sand and salt, winds and tides have come together here along these ribbons of sand that we call barrier islands, to shape and mold one of the most unique horses on Earth.”
The Athletic Rider: Bent Over Row
Personal trainer Leah Hinnefeld tells us why the dumbbell bent over row is a super rider fitness exercise you should try at home.
How I Changed My Mind About the PMU Industry
The Keystone Draft Futurity completely changed my preconceived ideas about the controversial PMU industry.
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Campdrafting: Australia’s Own Cow Horse Insanity
It’s kind of like a combination of cutting, reined cow horse and barrel racing … and yet so uniquely Australian at the same time. (more…)
This Horse Is ‘All About That Bass’
This horse is all about that bass, ya’ll.
SpectraVet Performance of the Week: Super Pony Forrest Nymph
Super pony Forrest Nymph has come a long way since Eventing Nation featured her in EN’s Got Talent in January 2013. (more…)
Dad in Horse Mask, Daughter ‘Shake It Off’ to T-Swizzle
Is there any dilemma in this world that couldn’t be made improved by two-minutes and 44-seconds of Taylor Swift dance party? (more…)
Wednesday Helmet Cam from World Equestrian Brands: Go Reining With Shawn Flarida
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to ride a reining horse? Warning: This helmet cam footage might make you dizzy. (more…)
California Chrome Gets Jock-blocked in Penn. Derby
In his first race since Belmont, the 2014 Double Crown winner (we’re coining all sorts of new racing terms today!) couldn’t get out from behind the heels of Bayern.
Chrome was the odds-on favorite in the field of eight and the grandstands were packed with fans eager to witness his comeback. As Kristen Kovatch noted last week in her preview of the race, hopes were high for the bright chestnut who grabbed the nation’s attention earlier this year: “Chrome has put back on the weight he had dropped in the grueling Triple Crown chase and recovered from his grabbed quarter out of the gate at the Belmont. When the colt returned to his old stall at Los Alamitos for training, crowds gathered just to watch his workouts, showing that the ‘Chromies’ still have faith in their horse.”
Unfortunately, victory wasn’t in the cards. After drawing the unfavorable No. 1 post position and finding himself boxed in for much of the race, he ran out of steam in the stretch to finish in sixth. Jockey Victor Espinoza said after the race, “They were like blocking in front of me, and it was hard to catch the other horse. Sometimes the other ones don’t ride to win, they ride to beat horses.”
Bayern, ridden by Martin Garcia, pulled away in the stretch to win by 5 3/4 lengths and set a new track record
Watch the race:
JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Kristen raised the interesting question, “What do you think — is Chrome going to make a comeback this year or do you think he’s had his day?” in the Racing Forum over at Equestrians Anonymous. Check it out and weigh in with your opinion!
Go Riding.
Daily Dose of Adorable: Horse In Love, Shares Hay
The horses who share hay together, stay together? (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak: Abscesses — How to Deal
Abscesses, man. They ruin everything. One minute you’re on a roll, gearing up for the next big competition, and the next your horse is limping around like it has a broken leg. What gives? (more…)
Watch These 2 Bulldogs Who Just Want a Real Pony
I feel you, bro.
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Ainsley Carter: The Jenna Marbles of Equestrians?
Tailored Sportsmans? Check. Horse show-proof manicure? Check. Possibly tipsy? Check. We interviewed Ainsley to learn more about how she became the online voice of hunter-jumper riders everywhere. (more…)
Tuesday Video from Dubarry: Horses Inside Out
It’s not yet Halloween but skeleton horses and riders were out in full force at the World Equestrian Games. (more…)
LIKE ♥ HORSES from Julien Guntz on Vimeo.
The Barn in Black and White
Barns are full of universally familiar sights and unique sounds that, for horse people, can be music to the ears. Reader Julien Guntz of Strasbourg, France, sent us this video she made that captures both in high definition. (more…)
Meet the Horse Who Makes Fart Noises With His Mouth
Because we bring you only top-shelf entertainment here.
Every horse has a job that it’s naturally suited for. For some horses, it’s snapping up their knees over 1.5-meter jumps, or cutting cows so fast people can hardly keep up with them. And some horses are even artistically talented.
And then…there are horses with even more unusual talents.
Ahh…horses make everything just a little bit sillier, don’t they?
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