5 Past & Present Irish Sport Horse Superstars
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, let’s celebrate these amazingly talented Irish Sport Horses who have left their (cloverleaf shaped?) mark internationally. (more…)
St. Paddy’s Video from Dubarry: Inside the Curragh
Get a behind-the-scenes tour of a racehorse training stable at the Curragh in Kildare, Ireland. (more…)
5 Free Horses in Search of Forever Homes
All around the nation horses are in search of safe, loving homes. Here are five available today.
This Horse Will Self Destruct in 3, 2, 1…
Some horses just can’t stay out of trouble — like Northstar, owned by reader Lauren Ellis. In celebration of his birthday, she reflects upon some of his most epic misadventures.
A Comic to Kick Off Your Week
It’s Monday… need a little comic relief ? You’ll get a kick out of this Kellie Lewis’ latest comic!
KickyBrand.com is an online horse lovers site currently selling clothing, greeting cards and stickers. It also routinely publishes a cartoon strip by Kellie Lewis that has a little bit of kick to it.
Run, Bike, Ride, Paddle: The ECTAthlon
Reader Abby Powell saw our post on the Dubai Desert Triathlon and raised us this. (more…)
Kentucky Performance Products: Shaker Foal Syndrome
Learn more about the second most common form of botulism.
Weekly Instagram Round-Up
This week: the snow is disappearing, which means it’s our favorite time of year: mud season. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Monday, Presented by Bimeda
Monday is the crappiest day of the week so it only makes sense that we make things official! Here’s our latest batch of reader-submitted “Oh Crap” photos and videos.
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak: The Return Policy
SmartPak’s return policy makes online shopping SO easy! Check it out. (more…)
Horses in History: Stroller the Olympic Wonder Pony
Every little girl dreams of taking her very first pony to the Olympics, but for Marion Coakes Mould, it was no dream.
The 20 Most Random Names on the Triple Crown Nomination List
Why would anyone name their horse “Baloney Mike”?
Holy Moly, Pony! That Jump Is Taller Than You Are
Ponies, start your engines! This pint-sized duo makes short work of the big jumps.
Friday Standing Ovation: Colorado Horsecare Foodbank
Each Friday, Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to spotlight an individual or organization that is doing good work in the horse world. This week we salute the Colorado Horsecare Foodbank.
The Athletic Rider Strength Series: Core Strength
Equestrian personal trainer Leah Hinnefeld’s popular series on strength training for riders concludes with this week’s grand finale. The topic: core strength.
Equestrians Anonymous: This Week’s Top 5 From the Forums
We’ll bring you the five best conversations from our forums each week. Check out Equestrians Anonymous and let your voice be heard! (more…)
Hat Trick: An Interview with Derby Hat ‘Artist’ Helen Overfield
Spring race season is just around the corner. Whatcha gonna wear? We talk to the proprietor of Hats Off! by Helen about the the inspiration behind her one-of-a-kind hats and fascinators.
Horses in the Morning: ‘The Sheath Cleaning Song’
Cleaning out a horse’s junk is one of the least fun aspects of gelding/stallion ownership. Now, because misery loves company, there’s a sing-along to ease your pain.
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks: Horse vs. Dirt Bike
Which has the most horsepower?
Back on Track ‘Horse Therapy’: Erin & Hugo
Each week we share reader-submitted essays about the special horses that have made a difference in our lives. Today Erin Batstone tells the story of her relationship with Hugo, a horse that dodged death twice before finally finding his forever home.
Awkward Phone Calls, or ‘Why Your Farrier Hates You’
Horses… it’s like they just KNOW.
Presented by:
Have you ever gotten a phone call from your barn manager or trainer at some off hour? Not fun. Most of the truly terrifying, dread-inducing phone calls that I fear getting relate to my horses and how they have potentially maimed, killed, or destroyed either themselves, others or personal property. Of course in some situations it’s really a toss up whether it’s worse to be on the sending or receiving end of those calls.
Go Riding!
Morgane Schmidt Gabriel is a 31-year-old teacher/artist/dressage trainer/show announcer/ who still hasn’t quite decided what she wants to be when she grows up. A native Floridian, she now lives in Reno, NV, where she’s been able to confirm her suspicion that snow is utterly worthless. Though she has run the gamut of equestrian disciplines, her favorite is dressage. She was recently able to complete her USDF bronze and silver medals and is currently working on her gold. Generally speaking her life is largely ruled by Woody, a 14.2 hand beastly quarter horse, Willie, a gawky 4-year-old Dutch gelding, and Stormy, her friend’s nearly all white paint gelding with a penchant for finding every mud hole and pee spot in existence. Visit her website at www.theideaoforder.com.








