Leslie Wylie
Zenyatta’s First Filly Euthanized After Paddock Accident
Tragedy strikes Zenyatta and her connections just a few days shy of the five year anniversary of the mare’s greatest victory at the Breeders Cup Classic. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed From Fleeceworks: Great Breeders’ Cup Moments
It’s officially Breeders’ Cup weekend, and for those true blue racing fans out there it’s the biggest weekend of the year. Kentucky Derby? What’s that? We know where the real prize lies at the end of the year. (more…)
Do You Believe in Ghosts? ‘Haunted Riding Lesson’
Is there a ghost spectator watching over this lady’s riding lesson, or are these people just bonkers?
The Idea of Order: Trick or Feed Us
Horses will do anything for a snack. (more…)
Wednesday Helmet Cam Presented by World Equestrian Brands: La Boule Derby
At first it just seems like a standard Grand Prix jumping track… but then things start getting crazy. (more…)
FBI Reclassifies Animal Cruelty As a Top-Tier Felony
Animal cruelty crime will soon have its own category alongside other Group A Felonies like homicide, arson and assault. Karlie Mitchell and Leslie Wylie report.
Do You Believe in Ghosts? ‘The Haunted Stables’
You can’t assume everything, or even most things, you find on the Internet are true, but either way this video gives me the creeps.
Have any of you had paranormal experiences in old barns? (And no, “My horse keeps spooking at things that aren’t there” doesn’t count.) Chime in in the comments below!
Go Riding, mwah-ha-ha.
Back on Track ‘Horse Therapy’: Tabetha & Thunder
When it comes to horses, can true love strike twice?
Tuesday Video From Dubarry: Jimmy Kimmel’s Horse Pants
Watch the comedian pitch his bizarre idea on a recent episode of “Shark Tank.” (more…)
Human vs. Horse Perception, Expressed in Emojis
Because we don’t always see eye to eye. (more…)
The Problem With ‘Easy Keepers’
Does your horse gain weight just looking at a blade of grass? Jody Webb shares some advice. (more…)
SmartPak: Is There a Body Clipping Crisis Hotline?
There are many ways body clipping can go awry — here are a few.
Random Vintage Video: ‘The Petrol Horse’ (1920)
It even runs out on first attempt, just like a real horse probably would!
Reader Lynn sent us a link to this video, assuming it was something we HN weirdos would appreciate. (And we do — thank you, Lynn!)
I really have no context for it other than that it’s from the moving picture archive collection British Pathé, which uploaded 85,000 historic newsreels to YouTube in an effort to make them more accessible to viewers earlier this year. They have all kinds of cool vintage racing and horse show footage — have a look on their YouTube channel here.
Go Riding.
Kentucky Performance Products: Preparing For Winter Starts Now
Winter is coming. Are you prepared?
Exploring the Connection Between Women & Horses
Elyssa Doner, co-facilitator of Tegavah women’s retreat in Skull Valley, AZ, shares some insights.
wikiHow: How to Get Free Information About Horses
This is seriously the dumbest thing I’ve ever read.
7 Problems Only Short Riders Will Understand
Being vertically challenged is hard enough, but for those of us who have chosen a sport predicated on telling 1,000+ pound animals what to do? The struggle is real. (more…)
Friday Standing Ovation, Presented by Ovation Riding
Earlier this month we previewed Oxford Feed & Lumber’s Pink 50 Poker Prance, a benefit for breast cancer awareness and research held Oct. 12 at Fair Hill in Elkton, Maryland. Today we’re following up on how it went!
The Idea of Horse: DIY Horse Halloween Costumes
Horses have a scary sense of humor.
Take Pride in Your Show Ring Fail With These Badges of Dishonor
Because we can’t all be winners. (more…)
‘Equine Night Check’ Monitors Your Horse for Distress
Imagine how much sounder you would sleep knowing that if your beloved horse was colicking, cast or injured, you’d be alerted by phone? The technology is here, and it’s called Equine Night Check. (more…)
Wednesday Helmet Cam, Presented by World Equestrian Brands: Steeplechasing Around the World
From North Carolina and Maryland to France, you’ll want to grab mane while watching these action-packed jump jockey’s POV videos! (more…)
Best of Craigslist: ‘Fixer Upper’ Edition
Today’s edition features: a fixer-upper horse trailer, some equestrian Jerry Springer action, a couple will-trade-horse-for-gun offers, a totally random assortment of sales photos, western jumping and more!
