If you’re anything like me, all forethought goes into prepping your horse for the next show, though never yourself. Seven calming tips from SmartPak might help you break the habit. (more…)
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In My Boots: The Learning Journey
Kristen Kovatch coached her team to 7th place at IHSA Nationals, but a season’s worth of sportsmanship and growth–for students and coach alike–meant more than a purple ribbon. (more…)
A Better Alternative: Bach Flower Remedies
Cocktail or healing concoction? Liz Barnard investigates the impact of flower-water-alcohol remedies on horses and humans alike. (more…)
Deep Thoughts by Horse Nation
“I never take my cell phone on the back of a horse.” – Jane Smiley [Hear More]
Do you have a Deep Thought you’d like to share? Email it to [email protected]. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Horse Nation: Good Morning. How’s the weather where you are? Will it ever stop raining in England? (more…)
#FantasyBadminton Roundup
Badminton 2012 was a washout, but the TweetMeme it inspired was a shining ray of hope in a weekend of otherwise sodden dreams. For your amusement, selections from #FantasyBadminton 2012. (more…)
EN Today: Dental Display
Had your horse’s teeth done lately? EN reader Lynsey Steinberg hopes her animated video–a thesis project for her master’s degree in Medical Illustration–will inspire you to do just that. (more…)
May Featured Rescue
Each month, HN partners with SnarkyRider.com to spotlight a deserving horse rescue. This month, Run For Home Haven and A Friend In Need Equine, two branches of a single rescue, are our featured organizations. (more…)
Horses in History: Noor’s Last Victory Lap
Charles Howard is known for owning Seabiscuit, but what about his other history-making runner, Noor? Lorraine Jackson has the scoop on this tall, dark and handsome son of Nasrullah. (more…)
Video du Jour: Dean Dibsdall, Model Farrier
Dean Dibsdall, horseshoer, part-time model and one-time “Mr. Bedfordshire,” is doing his best to prove “Model Farrier” isn’t an oxymoron. (more…)
The Long Road: Of Potholes and Pulled Rails
In the midst of college finals and 100 miles from her horse, Maegan Gossett invites discussion on the setbacks we all encounter as horsepeople. (more…)
Deep Thoughts by Horse Nation
“Honor lies in the mane of a horse.” – Herman Melville
Do you have a Deep Thought you’d like to share? Email it to [email protected]. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
Good Morning, Horse Nation! The Derby’s now bittersweetly behind us, but the Preakness is less than 13 days away. Do you believe in I’ll Have Another’s Triple Crown potential? (more…)
Northern Dancer’s Derby, 1964
Now-legendary Northern Dancer was second favorite when he left the gate to set a new Derby record in ’64. Who will enter the history books today? Not long now… (more…)
Napravnik, You Go Girl
“This is how it feels to have your dreams come true”: That’s what Rosie Napravnik, 24, said last night when she became the first female jockey to win the Kentucky Oaks aboard Believe You Can. (more…)
Hey! It’s the weekend
Welcome to the weekend, Horse Nation. If you’re competing today, may your ride times be early enough that you’re home by post time (6:24 p.m. ET).
EN Today: Reggie Rides On
Though her horse, Rafferty’s Rules, retired on the Rolex cross-country course, owner Adrienne Claussen couldn’t be happier about his partnership with rider Sharon White, and their future together–Burghley, maybe? (more…)
SmartPak Article of the Week
Biz Stamm followed up last week’s winning story, “Fit to Ride: The Sitting Trot,” with a monster 661 page-view sequel, “Fit to Ride: The Sitting Trot, Part II,” making her column the most-read of the past two weeks. (more…)
Oh $h!t: One More Lap, Mate!
Expensive brain fart: Australian jockey Rhys McLeod sent his horse, Mystic Outlaw, to the wire a lap early. The other jockeys are all like, “What Is Going On…?” (more…)
HST’s Gonzo Derby
Whether you love Hunter Thompson or loathe him, “The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved” is one of the most entertaining–and subsequently influential–pieces of Derby writing on record. (more…)
Let’s Discuss: Derby Picks
Are you planning to watch the Derby tomorrow? Betting or not, who do you like? I don’t think I’ve ever been this excited about a Derby field (though I may say that every year…). (more…)
Video du Jour: Hank the Track Pony
When trainer Larry Jones found Hank, his hooves were 8 inches long. He’s since blossomed into a happy, healthy, expert track pony. (more…)
Deep Thoughts by Horse Nation
“Even before I knew I was going to be a jockey, I was.” – Calvin Borel [Read More]
Do you have a Deep Thought you’d like to share? Email it to [email protected]. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
Happy Friday, Horse Nation! Before I go into total Derby excitement overdrive, let’s take a quick look at the fillies-only $1 million Kentucky Oaks running at Churchill today. (more…)