The Idea of Order: The Irony of Equestrian Apparel
More astute observations from the equestrian world. (more…)
Q&A with Equine Photographer Linda Heidema
Linda’s stunning and simple images of horses have been gracing Instagram for a long time — we caught up with the Holland native to learn more about her process. (more…)
‘My Dream Is To Beat This Cancer and Get Back in the Saddle’
One of the greatest things about the equestrian community is our willingness to help each other on the bad days. Texas eventer Natalie Kelly isn’t a charity case; she is a fellow rider in need.
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Keep the Cold Out & the Fun In With These Winter Helmet Snuggies
Etsy shop HeatherWear can custom make you the helmet cover of your wildest dreams.
Horse Haiku of the Day, by Melissa Owens
Horse life in 17 syllables.
University of Tennessee at Martin Drops Equestrian Team
The latest chapter in the saga of collegiate equestrian looks bleak for NCAA schools across the country. (more…)
#TBT: Potoooooooo: The Legitimate Story of a Racehorse
I had to confirm this on multiple websites to prove to myself it wasn’t a Wikipedia hoax.
Horsenista’s Christmas List, Part I: She’s Gone Country
Black Friday week is fast upon us, folks. It’s time to start making those lists and searching for great deals. This week, Horsenista brings you a western wishlist with a little help from HN’s resident cowgirl Kristen Kovatch. (more…)
True Story: I Spayed My Mare
After ruling out Regumate and uterine implants, Amanda Moretz decided to have her “marish” mare, Gracie, spayed. Five years later Gracie is happy and pain-free, and they’ve never looked back since. (more…)
Horse Haikus
Horse life in 17 syllables. (more…)
Tuesday Video From Dubarry: Come On In, the Water Is Fine!
When Anna Paterek shared a video of her horse, Magic, getting over his apprehension about a creek crossing on Facebook, she probably didn’t expect it to go viral.
One Chicago Teacher Needs Our Help, Horse Nation
Maggie Kendall needs our help to win a $100,000 grant that will expand her inner city school’s riding program.
Olympic Girl Power: The Incredible Story of Lis Hartel
Lorraine Jackson recounts the life of a woman who not only helped break the gender barrier of Olympic-level equestrian sport, but did so while completely paralyzed from the knee down.
5 MORE Reader-Submitted Canine Jumpers
Quit sending us adorable photos of your dogs, people. (Nah, I’m kidding — keep ’em coming!)
If you missed them the first time around, check out Volume I and II. So many talented canine jumpers out there… maybe we should start doing a “George Morris Dog Jumping Clinic”!
Submitted by Jacqueline Stark
Submitted by Jacqueline Stark
Submitted by Melanie Meador Harris: “My other agility boxer, Morgie!”
Submitted by Rebecca Waldron
From Liz Landers:
Submitted by Liz Landers: “Here is Emma again, over an actual horse jump!”
Go Dogs!
Horse Haikus: Manure Edition
Sorry about the crappy poetry.
The 15 Greatest ‘Onion’ Horse Headlines of All Time
We’re an easy bunch to make fun of, apparently.
Weekly Instagram Round-Up
This week: the end of autumn and the beginning of winter across Horse Nation, which means plenty of horse dress-up humiliation. #horsenation (more…)
SmartPak: How To Wrap a Horse’s Leg
Check out the latest handy how-to video from our friends at SmartPak!
From SmartPak’s YouTube channel:
Wrapping a horse’s legs is something that all horse owners may need to do at one time or another, so knowing how to put polo wraps on a horse, how to bandage a horse’s legs for trailering or shipping, and how to wrap a horse’s legs with quilts are important skills to have. Plus, knowing which bandage or wrap to use – polo wraps, quilted leg wraps, no bow wraps, standing bandages, shipping bandages or travel bandages – is essential knowledge, too.
Watch as Dr. Lydia Gray gives common sense tips on how to apply leg wraps to a horse.
Got it. Need leg-wrapping supplies?
From traditional quilts…
…and bandages…
….to cutting-edge leg wrap technologies…
… SmartPak has your hookup here.
Go SmartPak and Go Riding!
10 Completely Ridiculous Horse Sweaters
Guys. It’s sweater weather. You know what you have to do.
Lady Gaga’s $23 Million Equestrian Estate
Must be nice to have an eight-stall barn and a batcave.
#TBT: You Can STILL Anonymously Send Manure to Your Enemies, Frenemies, or the Person Who Has Everything
Just in time for Christmas.
10 of the Most Painfully Punny Horses of the Internet
Sorry. I colt not help myself. (more…)
