File under “things a significant other should never to say to a horseperson because he or she is NOT going to like the answer.” Take it away, Melanie Eberhardt! (more…)
Leslie Wylie
Best of Craigslist: ‘Girls for Horseback Riding video! (Lexington)’
“You’ll ride in fashion, costumes, with 1bikini scene.” Uh, my creepster alarm is going off. Plus much, much more! (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: This Is Not Going to End Well
This hilarious (to everyone except the rider) fall from the 1998 World Equestrian Games in Rome is a must-watch. (more…)
Random Horse Commercial of the Day: Hermès Bandanas De Soie
A new promotion for Hermès bandanas attempts to juxtapose Paris and the wild west. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Guest Comic Week!
Morgane Schmidt writes, “So this past week I announced to The Husband that I *needed* new dressage boots… (preferably the custom ones). This was his response. I think it means ‘yes’.” (more…)
SpectraVET Performance of the Week: Pony Quadrille Demonstration at CHIO Aachen
And by “pony” we mean “super-fancy European dressage horse trapped in a 14.2-hand body.” (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Reader Video Showcase
Yep, this rider’s head is pointed in the wrong direction. Check out these three videos submitted by readers from three different continents! (more…)
Wednesday Book Review: ‘Road To Reckoning’
If you liked True Grit, galloping book critic Erin McCabe has a suggestion: Check out Robert Lautner’s Road To Reckoning. (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed From World Equestrian Brands
What’s “The View” between your horse’s ears? Eventing Nation readers share their summer photos. (more…)
Back on Track ‘Horse Therapy’: Jamie and Romeo
“Our souls were meant to cross when they did,” writes Jamie Desautels of an OTTB who, in return for rescuing his own life, rescued hers. (more…)
‘We Don’t Have Tack For That,’ Presented by ThinLine: Etsy ‘Riding Boot’ Edition
Last week I made the mistake of running an Etsy search for riding helmets. Here’s the boot counterpart. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
You’re never too young for Dubarrys! Check out these adorable kid-sized boots. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Reader Photo Gallery
What would George Morris say about these reader-submitted photos? Probably, “Oh, crap!” (more…)
Random Horse Commercial of the Day: Expedia
A horse whisperer competes for attention against Expedia’s mobile app in this clever new commercial. (more…)
The Athletic Rider: Hillwork — It’s Not Just For Horses
Want to improve your riding? Personal trainer Leah Hinnefeld suggests “hitting the slopes.” (more…)
Best of Craigslist: ‘Horse 4 LEASE. Bomb Proof – $250’
Bombproof seems like a fairly accurate descriptor. Check out the rest of the ad and more in the latest edition of “Best Worst of Craigslist.” (more…)
Monday Morning Feed From SmartPak: If Horses Were People — Farrier Edition
You’ll recognize your horse in here somewhere! (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher: Hello, Ocean
The ocean is a hard concept for some horses to wrap their head around. Watch how one owner introduces hers to the water. (more…)
6 HN Readers/Western Riders Who Aren’t Afraid to Rock a Helmet
The times they are a-changin’ as more and more western riders trade in their cowboy hats for helmets. Exhibit A: HN’s own readers. (more…)
Riders4Helmets International Helmet Awareness Day 2014
Celebrate with these sweet helmet sales from our sponsors, SmartPak and Ovation. (more…)
Weekend Welcome from Kentucky Performance Products: Electrolytes… Who Needs Them?
KPP explains why electrolytes are important and offers guidelines for when they should be used. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Kelsey Wilkins Defies Gravity at Virginia CCI*
This rider looks like a goner, right? Think again!
Random Horse Commercial of the Day: Mercedez-Benz
Whole buncha random stuff going on in this commercial, including but not limited to an out-of-nowhere stampede of polo ponies. (more…)
Friday Standing Ovation: MidAtlantic Horse Rescue
Each week HN and Ovation Riding applaud an individual or organization that is doing good work in the horse world. Today we recognize MidAtlantic Horse Rescue. (more…)