Three riders who are doing nothing to dispel the myth that galloping horses at five foot fences is, like, super easy. And one that suggests it might be a bit more challenging than it looks. (more…)
Carley Sparks
9 out of 10 International Show Jumpers Give This Post A Thumb’s Up
Carley Sparks shares an oft-overlooked aspect of the Longines Global Champions Tour — it’s not actually “global.” (more…)
8 More Barn Hacks To Simplify Your Life
Eight MORE simple “life hacks” for the barn. So you can spend more time in the tack and more money on saddle pads. (more…)
#TBT: Texts From My Horse, Part VI
Horse got a SmartPhone. Now auto-correct is ruining our relationship. For real.
8 Simple Barn Hacks To Make Life Easier
Save money, time and/or effort with these eight simple “life hacks” for the barn. So you can spend more time in the tack and less time on everything else. (more…)
Eric Lamaze As Your Fake Boyfriend
Canadian Show Jumping Champion Eric Lamaze is back on top. And it’s all because of “you.” (And Artisan Farms.) (more…)
17 Tweets That Will Make You A Better Competitor (And Person)
Show season is upon us. Time to get your head in the game. (more…)
Bad Jumping Decisions Explained In Memes
Finding the perfect distance is easy. Said no amateur ever.
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher: Horse Discovers Kiddie Pool
Cuteness ensues, obviously. (more…)
One Simple Step to the Perfect Mane Cut
Like finding perfect fit breeches or a dirt repellent horse, few things are as appealing and as hard to attain as a well cut mane. UNTIL NOW. (more…)
Get Well Soon, Beezie!
Ah snap! US show jumping team staple Beezie Madden is undergoing surgery today after breaking her collar bone over the weekend. And we’re only three months away from the World Equestrian Games… (more…)
Honey Speeds Healing Of Horse Wounds, Finds Science
Recent research out of the University of Sydney suggests that Manuka honey reduces wound size and healing time of horses’ leg wounds. (more…)
5 DIY Jump Projects Under $20
Even if you are the least crafty person in the universe, you can turn your field of jumping dreams into reality. Carley Sparks shows us how. (more…)
Daily Turnout Improves Performance, Says Science
It seems that the more expensive the horse, the less turnout it’s likely to get. Some top-level show barns don’t even have paddocks. But what if turnout translated into better results in the show ring? (more…)
Behind the Scenes with Show Jumping Royalty Edwina Alexander-Tops
This Australian show jumping phenom was featured on EuroSport last year. It’s like Beyonce’s Life is But a Dream documentary. BUT BETTER. (more…)
Can’t Nuttin’ Bring These People Down
‘Cause they’re happy. From Germany to Czechoslovakia, horse people rocking out to Pharrell Williams’ infectious hit. Clap along if you feel like that’s what you want to do. (more…)
9 People Who May Be Too Obsessed With Their Horse
Just kidding. Everyone knows it’s impossible to be TOO obsessed. Even if loving that horse makes you intolerant of non-horse people and/or a willing accomplice to murder… (more…)
When It Comes to Calorie-Burning, Riding Scores Higher Than Sex But Lower Than Snow Shoeing
According to one very reputable source, Glamour magazine. (more…)
Horses Doing the Spaghetti Scene from Disney’s Lady and the Tramp. With Hay.
Meet Conneo and Cornyflake! Dawid Wojkowski of Hellefeld, Germany caught these two BFFs reenacting the iconic scene. But with hay. (more…)
If This Commercial Doesn’t Make You Want a Nutri-Grain Bar, Kellogg’s History in Horses Will
Two racehorses discuss the finer points of “cakey-ness” over tea in this Kellogg’s Nutri Grain commercial. (more…)
Well, That’s One Way To Use the Hot Walker
Most horses tend to go with the herd. Bull likes to do things his own way. And by “own way” we mean the “wrong way.” He travels the opposite direction of the hot walker—on purpose. (more…)
George Morris on Inventing the Whoop And Other Topics
In hunter circles it is customary to “whoop” after a good round. Like taming loose locks with a hairnet and judging style on par with substance, it’s just a more refined approach to horse riding. (more…)
Germany’s Daniel Deusser Is Your FEI Longines World Cup Jumping Champion
Thirty-two-year old Daniel Deusser of Germany won the 2014 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final in Lyon, France! Celebration ensues. (more…)
Diesel the Dancing Donkey Wins the Internet
Jessica Waddell Moore’s 3-year-old mini-donkey, Diesel, has music in his soul. AND IT’S A BEAUTIFUL THING. (more…)
Turns Out Dogs Are Everyone’s Best Friend
Just a foal and his dog. Playing a ridiculously adorable game of keep away. No biggie. (more…)