Carla Lake
What Happens When You Put a Curious Horse in a Tent Stall
Danish Warmblood shenanigans in Wellington. (more…)
Snowed In? Get Your Horse to Help Plow
Just one or two horsepower will do. (more…)
WEF vs. HITS: What Does a Show Day in Florida Really Cost?
Or, “why do we drastically overpay for 50-cent ribbons?”
Clever Hans: Equine Math Genius, or Psychic?
How was Clever Hans the Orlov Trotter able to answer math problems? (more…)
Hunt Report: Chasing the Fox by Car
The footing is always good when following hounds by car on a rainy winter day. (more…)
If Everything We Knew About Horses Came From Video Games
We would be in big trouble. (more…)
The End of an Era? 14 Arabber Horses in Baltimore Seized
The days of Baltimore’s horse-drawn fruit cart vendors may be numbered. (more…)
Beware of Stolen Fuller Fillies Products
A burglary at Fuller Fillies means you may see online deals that are too good to be true. (more…)
7 Horses Celebrating “Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends” Day
Because apparently that’s today. (more…)
5 Adorable Videos of Horses Dreaming
What do horses dream of?
7 Things You’ll Find at Barns of the Ultra-Wealthy
Chandeliers, equine pools, a concierge…what would you add to your barn if money was no object?
How to Get a Mirror Shine on Your Boots
All you need is a blowtorch and a lot of free time. (more…)
The Automatic Cutting Horse
All of the fun of cutting cows with none of the upkeep. Win!
The Secret Talents of 4 Hunt-Seat Riders
Everyone was focused on Uncle George last week…but what about what his victims the riders had to say? (more…)
What Does Horse Nation Pay for a Lesson?
Surprisingly, around the world, the price is pretty uniform. (more…)
Watch This Jockey Redefine the Meaning of “Scopey Jump”
Forget “sticky britches”–this steeplechase jock must have magnetized britches!
What Goes Into the Price of a Riding Lesson?
Swedish researchers investigated what factors determine a high or low lesson price. Here at Horse Nation, we take a less official approach. (more…)
California Chrome Wins Award for Winning America’s Heart
He didn’t win the Triple Crown, but he will be recognized by Secretariat owner Penny Chenery. (more…)
Boxing Day Clydesdale Races in New Zealand
Because there aren’t enough obscure disciplines out there already. (more…)
Holiday Haul Videos: HN/EN Style
The Horse Nation and Eventing Nation writers share what Santa brought them!
Ever wished you could fulfill your haul video addiction with more horsey stuff? Well, this year the writers of Horse Nation and Eventing Nation recorded our own Secret Santa haul videos in true HN/EN style (that is, with free-flowing alcohol and random animals taking over the screen).
Find out what Santa put under the tree…or “Christmas Stick” in Leslie’s case.
Jenni Autry
“I am the crazy cat lady and it’s fine. It’s fine.”
Secret Santa: Colleen Peachey
Gift: Trailer ties, haynet, “I love my cat and my cat loves me” ornament, “Bossy Kitty” pin
Kristen Kovatch
“Stud Muffins? Treat companies have such great names.”
Secret Santa: Carla Lake
Gift: Chocolate, horse cookies, the Equiery magazine, Old Bay…and DUBARRYS?! (kinda)
Carla Lake
“Oh, I can introduce you to my other cat…AHHHH!!! Okay I’m going to clean up the wine that I spilled.”
Secret Santa: Lorraine Jackson
Gift: “Jackie O” plaid accessory bag, Horseware hat, Real Women Ride hairnet
Lorraine Jackson
“You guys, it’s a menagerie. The only person not here is the horse.”
Secret Santa: Sally Spickard
Gift: TINY JODHPURS FOR HER TINY BABY
Leslie Wylie
Part 1: “It’s my Christmas Stick. I found it at the barn in the woods.”
Secret Santa: Sally Spickard
Gift: Infinity scarf, SmartPak giftcard
Part 2 the morning after, because her second gift got lost under the Christmas Stick: “Pajamas have replaced my Santa suit and now I’m drinking coffee instead of wine. Booo!”
Secret Santa: Morgane Gabriel
Gift: Handmade ornament
Lindsey Kahn
“I’ve had to hide this really well because both the cats and the dog were trying to eat it.”
Secret Santa: Kate Samuels
Gift: Homemade cocoa mix, horse treats, blinged-out brush
Sally Spickard
“Everyone knows how much I love purple and if you don’t…then that’s news to you, I guess.”
Secret Santas: Kristen Kovatch and Maggie Deatrick
Gift: Handmade earwarmer headband, Swedish chocolate, Swedish fish, horse cookies, dog bones, Mountain horse handwarmers
Amanda Uechi Ronan
“Daily Grace gonna teach you how to…do something.”
Secret Santa: Leslie Wylie
Gift: Wine and “a random doormat”
What did Santa bring you this year? Share in the comments below!
There Are No More Records for Charlotte and Valegro to Break…
So they broke their own twice last week. (more…)
Paralympian’s Service Dog Is the First Canine to Win an FEI Award
The FEI recognized Paralympian Sydney Collier and her dog Journey with the Against All Odds award. (more…)
