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…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Every now and again, I start to think that saddles are overrated. Does anyone else here LOVE riding bareback? (more…)
SpectraVET Classic Performance of the Week
Each week we spotlight a history-making moment by one of the greatest equine legends of all time–like Totilas’ spectacular freestyle at the 2010 World Equestrian Games. (more…)
In the News: ‘Can a woman win the Kentucky Derby?’
That’s the headline from a story in New York Times Magazine about Rosie Napravnik, a tough-as-nails New Jersey jockey who’ll be piloting Mylute at Churchill Downs in May. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Believe in Boston
Joanie Morris, USEA Managing Director of Eventing and Massachusetts native, reflects on the Boston marathon tragedy and the spirit of the people who call that city their home. (more…)
Shake’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
This one comes to us from reader Kat Draper and her horse, Kodachrome. Thanks, guys, for taking the title of this column to a whole new level! (more…)
Your Turn: Keeping your horse close
You’ve probably heard of horsehair bracelets, crafted with a lock of your horse’s own hair. But we bet you haven’t heard of this variation! Thanks, Megan Rust, for sending this our way. (more…)
Wednesday Book Review: ‘Look Twice’ or, why series are nice
HN’s horsey book critic Erin McCabe is back to review Look Twice, M. Garzon’s second novel in the Blaze of Glory series. (more…)
Video du Jour: Reed Kessler in the Grand Prix Hermès Paris
I’m fascinated by Reed Kessler. While most kids her age are playing beer pong, she’s playing the sport of showjumping on the largest stages in the world. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Guest comic week!
Morgane Schmidt and her fiance Louis, an aviation enthusiast, both have ridiculously expensive hobbies–but Louis’ might take the cake. (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
What products does top international showjumper Edwina Tops Alexander rely on to give her horses the winning edge? (more…)
Video du Jour: This horse loves having its tongue vacuumed
If you watch one completely ridiculous horse video today, let it be this. (more…)
In the News: ‘Trainer whose employee had vodka-filled syringe in horse’s stall seeks license’
They were seriously going to shoot a racehorse up with vodka? Fail. From the Courier Journal… (more…)
Your Turn: The helmet divide
Bernadette Kilcer wants to know: What is it that makes western riding safe enough to do without a helmet, while helmet-wearing has becoming increasingly mandatory for English riding? (Hint: It’s a trick question.) (more…)
In My Boots: Stepping up to the plate
Have you ever had a moment you were so proud of your horse, you thought your heart might actually burst wide open with joy? Kristen Kovatch can relate. (more…)
15 Horses With Seriously Fancy Footwork
From dressage to jumping to reining to just galloping majestically across a field, these horses are bustin’ out some moves. (more…)
Shake’n Fork™ ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
The sport of eventing is always going to have “Oh Crap” moments–but new technologies have come a long way toward making cross-country safer than ever. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Are you in the Dubarry loop? Here are a few ways you can keep up with the makers of your Irish favorite boot and apparel company. (more…)
Flex’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Vaulters–they make it look so easy! In reality, however, standing up on a moving horse is a definite “don’t try this at home, kids” challenge. (more…)
In the News: ‘English soccer had a violent, cocaine-fueled, horse-punching weekend’
An angry Newcastle soccer fan punched a police horse during a massive brawl that followed a lost match. Not cool. (more…)
Eventing Nation: FENCE Horse Trials wrap-up
I enjoyed a warm, sunny weekend at FENCE Horse Trials in Landrum, SC, over the weekend and recapped the proceedings for EN today. (more…)
Video du Jour: ‘Gangnam Style’ flash mob at The International Omaha showjumping competition
Just when you thought we’d never make you watch another Gangnam Style video again, THIS HAPPENED. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘wonderful guilding broke as can be’
Today’s Craigslist crazy comes to us courtesy of the San Francisco Bay area, where you can purchase a “4-year-old guilding who neck riens” for the bargain price of $2,800. (more…)
12 Freakishly Long Manes and Tails
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…)
Daily Dose of Adorable: When tiny ponies dream, what do they dream about?
Baby carrots? Apple slices? Little handfuls of grain? I guess we’ll never know. But it sure is cute to watch. (more…)