If so, you’ll enjoy teen blogger Haley Ruffner’s hilarious recounting of trying to relate driving to riding during a recent Driver’s Ed course. (more…)
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Breed Spotlight: The Rare & Versatile Cleveland Bay
Stephanie Sutch introduces us to her own Cleveland Bay cross, GHP Baile Hill, and shares the history of this endangered breed. (more…)
Friday Standing Ovation, Presented by Ovation Riding: Pedal for Purpose
Each week we honor an individual or organization that is doing good work in the horse world. Today we salute Daniel Freese. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Courtney King Dye, Silva Martin Press On After Brain Injuries
Jenni Autry follows up on how TBIs have impacted the lives of two incredibly strong and determined dressage riders. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: ‘Tall, dark and handsome wants YOU – $700’
“He’s kind of a douche bag to other horses, ie he pees on his buddy’s hay then enjoys his non peed on hay and sometimes he is afraid when he hears a butterfly fart, but hey, that can be scary.” (more…)
#TBT: 20 Reasons Why Diesel Trucks Are the Worst
It’s not that I want to drive a truck — I HAVE to drive a truck, in order to haul to shows and perform various horse-ownership duties. But truck ownership has its pitfalls. (more…)
Evention TV: What people think I do. What I really do…
Oftentimes there’s a bit of discrepancy between the two, as illustrated in Evention’s latest hilarious video. (more…)
SpectraVET Performance of the Week: Nisse Lüneburg & Calle Cool
The Hamburg Derby makes ordinary Grand Prix classes look like an afternoon at Chuck E. Cheese. Check out this year’s winning round. (more…)
Your Turn: Why Do You Horse Show?
There are healthy reasons, and there are reasons that are eventually going to backfire. Haley Ruffner pauses to evaluate her own motivations. (more…)
Wednesday Book Review: ‘Jumped’
HN’s galloping book critic Erin McCabe jumps at the chance to preview Colette Auclair’s sophomore effort, which goes on sale August 4. (more…)
The Idea of Order: That Moment When…
Different equestrian disciplines are suited to different equine personalities — and sometimes, Morgane Schmidt explains, the two don’t quite match up. (more…)
World Equestrian Brands Wednesday Helmet Cam: The Cutest Helmet Cam EVER
Pricked pony ears and enthusiastic narration from a horse-crazy little girl… you’ve got to check it out. (more…)
Confessions of a Summer Camp Instructor, Part IV: Zombie Foot or The Importance of Emergency Preparedness
When horses are involved, says Chelsea Alexander, you’ve got to be ready for anything. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: Satan for Sale
Seriously, this pony’s owners call him Satan — for a laundry list of reasons they’re happy to disclose. Take him off their hands and they’ll throw in a bottle of tequila for free (“You will need it,” they write.) (more…)
Back on Track ‘Horse Therapy’: R.I.P. Benjamin (‘Cruz Bay’), 1988-2014
Liz Currie pens a touching tribute to her horse-of-a-lifetime, Benjamin. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed From Dubarry
Dubarry Boots look great in and out of the barn. Check out these fresh, summery, Festival-inspired looks. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: ‘Line back red dunn gelding!’
Cowboy with death wish sold separately. What is this guy thinking?!?!?! (more…)
Confessions of a Summer Camp Instructor, Part III: ‘Please Can I Get Off?’
For beginner riders, this isn’t an uncommon uttering. Chelsea Alexander shares her strategies for dealing with the situation. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak: #ROOTD
What do SmartPak employees wear to the barn? Here they show off their #ROOTD (Riding Outfits of the Day). (more…)
6 Fun Tack Facts
Each item in a tack room has a storied history, sometimes spanning decades, sometimes spanning centuries. Lynn Howland and I put our heads together for some research. (more…)
Weekend Welcome from Kentucky Performance Products: EJ Knows Best
Somebody is always making a splash in EJ’s world — some days more literally than others. (more…)
Confessions of a Summer Camp Instructor, Part II: The Job Description
Chelsea Alexander explains why trouble-shooting skills are a camp instructor’s best asset. (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole Presented by Horse Quencher: Mini Horse Beach Field Trip
Swimming, frolicking, rolling in the sand, jumping driftwood… these minis are having the best day EVER. (more…)
The Athletic Rider: Why Riding Is Not Enough
Our ability to communicate effectively with a horse is directly enhanced — or inhibited — by our ability to control our own bodies. Personal trainer Leah Hinnefeld explains. (more…)