Every Friday, Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to spotlight an individual or organization doing good work in the horse world. Today, we’re recognizing the Breeders’ Cup Pledge, offering connections the opportunity to give back.
With fourteen championship races to contest, the Breeders’ Cup is arguably the most exciting weekend in North American horse racing. We’ve got the scoop — plus all the links where you can follow our exclusive coverage on the scene!
Breeders’ Cup runners, just like any other racehorses, need second careers when their racing days are over — while some will go on to be breeding horses, others find their new life in the show ring and beyond!
With the Breeders’ Cup just days away, it’s time to revisit this most infamous Breeders’ Cup Classic — Zenyatta’s only career defeat, by the aptly-named Blame.
Trick or treat! It’s our favorite photo challenge of the year — the annual costume parade! Check out how your fellow readers went all-out with their horses this year.
“The sharp metallic clang of a stall door bolt shooting open made her jump like an electric shock, and the slam of the door rolling back sent a jolt of adrenaline through her veins.”
Monday is already the crappiest day of the week, so it only makes sense that we make things official. Here’s our latest reader-submitted “oh crap” moment.
“These aren’t barn jeans… these are WORK jeans!” Try not to scream out loud at all of your worst fears come to life in this classic spooky video from our friends at SmartPak!
We at Horse Nation try to stay on top of current cultural trends, and while we might not totally understand them all, we’re just gonna go along with it. Therefore: let’s get this bread.
Later, back at the stall, we’re sure this dog will have plenty to say: “You really need to pick up his shoulder around the second, Karen. I could see it from where I was sitting.”
