I can’t even deal.
Many thanks to reader Christy Murry for sending this one our way!
But wait, there’s more! Check out this video of baby goats playing King of the Hill on the world’s most tolerant horse:
Go animals. And Go Riding!
Leslie Wylie
Friday Standing Ovation, Presented by Ovation Riding
This week’s honoree: Camp Casey.
Who Says You Should Never Walk Behind a Horse?
This guy shows us how it’s done.
HN Gallop Poll: Tell Us About Yourself!
“Gallop poll,” hahaha. Get it? Bad puns aside, it’s time for the smart, good-looking citizens of Horse Nation to stand up and be counted.
SpectraVET Performance of the Week
Georgina Bloomberg and Lilli in the Adequan Grand Prix at WEF.
1st Ever HN Book Giveaway Winners!
We (er, Erin’s toddler) drew four names from a helmet — is yours among them? (more…)
World Equestrian Brands Helmet Cam: Sometimes, You Just Have To Make a Snow Angel
Although I think we can all agree that this horse is no angel. Via Northern Ireland horsegal Ally Wilson.
Cool-headed Horse, Rider Keep It Together After Fall
When this pair slips and falls going around a turn on course, cool heads keep a scary situation from escalating.
Back on Track ‘Horse Therapy’: Riding Past Cancer
Submitted by Eve Spin. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Monday
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! (more…)
Best of Craigslist: Selfie Edition
“I’m trying to sell my horse. But first, let me take a selfie.” (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak: ‘Stuff Riders Say — Episode 3, The Lost Episode!’
Remember SmartPak’s popular “Stuff Riders Say” video series? (Answer: How could we forget?!) Well, there’s one more episode that the nobody has yet seen… until now. (more…)
Kentucky Performance Products Nutritional Minute
This week’s topic: Round bale feeders.
NickerDoodles: Fight for the Fork
You do what you gotta do to make it better! From Melanie Eberhardt.
New Horsey Music Video by Fleur Magali Is So Totally Switzerland
Swiss singer/equestrian enthusiast Fleur Magali sent us the stunning video for her first single, “Find Your Way,” and we just had to share.
Friday Standing Ovation, Presented by Ovation Riding
This week’s honoree: Save Your Ass Long Ear Rescue.
A Guide to Liability Releases for Equine Professionals
By Kjirsten Lee, J.D.
Eventing Nation: Contaminated Horse Feed Causes Panic in Georgia
Monensin toxicity has been blamed for the death of over 20 horses in Florida and three in South Carolina. Now it is hitting close to home for Georgia eventer Roslyn Johnson. Leslie Threlkeld reports. (more…)
Horse Trader Tricks: Don’t Fall Victim
When it comes to selling horses, dishonesty runs rampant — and if you’ve ever fallen victim to one of these scams you know the heartache and headache it can cause. (more…)
SpectraVET Performance of the Week: Anna Cavallaro
This Italian vaulter’s winter-themed performance just might give you chills.
My favorite performance of the fourth and final World Cup Vaulting qualifier, held over the weekend in Leipzig, Germany, came from Italy’s Anna Cavallaro.
The reigning FEI World Cup Vaulting champion didn’t win this go-round, placing second to Switzerland’s Simone Jäiser, but it was hard not to be enchanted by Anna’s performance. You might recognize her music, “Once Upon a December,” from the Disney movie Anastasia:
Someone holds me safe and warm
Horses prance through a silver storm
Figures dancing gracefully
Across my memory
The twinkling melody and icy lighting were the perfect accompaniment to Anna’s nimble movements — and the horse she was riding? Swoon.
Watch more top-three performances from the competition on FEI TV.
The World Cup Vaulting series final takes place in Graz, Austria from February 19-22. We’re looking forward to it!
Go SpectraVet, and Go Riding!
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World Equestrian Brands Helmet Cam: Winter Gallop!
Submitted by Pennsylvania reader Laura Ann Kosiorek.
Back on Track ‘Horse Therapy’: Christine & Epp
Submitted by Christine Longnecker.
Grand Prix Dressage Kid Shows Off His Moves
If only there was a co-efficient for “adorable.”
Eventing Nation: Hope the Wonderhorse — A Starved Filly with the Will to Live
Leslie Threlkeld shares the story of a 2-year-old filly, her fight to survive and the people she has inspired through her heart and determination. WARNING: This post contains graphic images.
