As revealed in a just-released music video by the British band Hugh. We break it down. (more…)
Leslie Wylie
Friday Standing Ovation from Ovation Riding
Each week we honor an organization that is doing good work in the horse world. Today we speak with Kristin Loewenthal of Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center. (more…)
The Problem With Ponies
Ponies — gotta love ‘em! Or you’d probably kill ‘em. Here is a list of pony problems that cannot be denied…
Random Horse Commercial of the Day: Sony Gaming
In which a jockey is humping the shoulders of everybody in sight, all of whom are wearing creepy giant fake teeth, as part of an ad campaign to sell ancient-looking cell phones. (more…)
Confessions of a Summer Camp Instructor, Part I: Summer Camp vs. The Real World
Teaching riding at a summer camp is an entirely different ballgame than teaching at a riding school. Camp instructor Chelsea Alexander explains. (more…)
SpectraVET Performance of the Week: Catherine Chamberlain’s ‘Harry Potter’ NAJYRC Freestyle
The 19-year-old followed up on her Individual Gold in the Young Rider division with a second Gold in the Freestyle. (more…)
‘We Don’t Have Tack For That,’ Presented by ThinLine
A trendy New York design co. called Horse+Nail is making handbags out of bits and selling them for nearly a grand apiece. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Just What I Always Wanted
We’ve all received well-meaning but completely ridiculous horse-themed gifts from the non-horsey people in our lives — the subject of Morgane Schmidt’s latest illustration. (more…)
World Equestrian Brands Wednesday Helmet Cam: 2012 Rolex With Doug Payne
Ever wonder what it’s like to gallop around a four-star eventing track? Doug’s narrated helmet cam gives us a guided tour of the 2012 Rolex Kentucky. (more…)
Random Horse Commercial of the Day: Mountain Dew
Check out this new freestyle show jumping themed commercial for “the only diet with dew in it.” Note to self: Drink more Mountain Dew at horse shows. (more…)
Back on Track ‘Horse Therapy’: Jessica & Rascal
Jessica Sutcliffe had lost her confidence in the saddle completely and was on the verge of giving up when she met Rascal, who brought her passion for riding back to life. (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: ‘Red Roan Quarter Horse Gelding – $2500’
I’ve seen some pretty ridiculous horse-for-sale photos on Craigslist but this one takes the cake. (more…)
Welcome to Horse Nation, Hamilton BioVet!
We are very excited to announce our newest member of the Horse Nation sponsor dream team, Hamilton BioVet. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed From SmartPak
This close-up photo of a fly makes me dislike them even more. Luckily, SmartPak has the ammo we need to fight back against these weird, bristly, alien-like pests. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Rosie Napravnik Tackles Eventing
Earlier this year jockey Rosie Napravnik expressed an interest in taking her horse, Sugar, eventing and last weekend she put her money where her mouth is. Kristen Kovatch reports. (more…)
Porsche Puts the Cart Before the Horse in New Ad Campaign
Lindsay Rausch gets the scoop on the sportscar’s new “Rear Horsepower” ad campaign. Rear horsepower… get it? (more…)
Horse Sports You’ve Never Heard Of: Draft Horse Feed Team Racing
Lindsay Rausch gives us the rundown on this exciting event that puts practical farm skills to the test. (more…)
Weekend Welcome From Kentucky Permance Products: Digestive Upset
Some horses are more at risk for it than others. Should you be worried? (more…)
Random Horse Commercial of the Day: Pavonine Fashion
“I want to be a famous rider. I should like to hunt, ride to hounds, I should like to race.” Well, kiddo, I’d start by putting on some pants. (more…)
Horse Addiction: A Non-horsey Husband Speaks Out
Julie of the blog OzarkEquiTrekker granted us permission to republish this hilarious and painfully familiar post, guest-authored by her husband Sutton. (more…)
‘Weekly Watering Hole’ Presented by Horse Quencher: Beach Horses
Last week we asked readers how their horses would react if they saw the ocean. You sent in your videos and photos to show us! (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Reader Showcase
When the going gets tough, the tough make hilarious faces. Enjoy this latest batch of photos sent in by HN readers. (more…)
Meet Lajos Kassai, the Chuck Norris of Horseback Archery
This guy can juggle, throw axes and beat up punching bags — all while riding a horse bareback and bridleless. (more…)
DIY Nation: Turn Your Feed/Tack Room Door into a Handy Chalkboard
It’s easy! Lindsay Rausch shows us how. (more…)