The horse in this commercial is definitely not as happy as its rider but it’s a must-watch anyway. Catch ya later, Brian! (more…)
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Best of Craigslist: ‘Beautiful Trail Horse for sale $1850 or BO’
This ad, sent us us by reader Lauren C., is totally normal but the photo choice is, uh, interesting. Much, much more where that came from in this week’s edition of “Best of Craigslist.” (more…)
Video: A Car-jumping Horse and Other Insane 1930s Rodeo Footage
People be crazy back in the day. (more…)
Random Horse Commercial of the Day: Facci & Pollini for Fieracavalli
Random shirtless guy, random horse galloping around… I’m not sure what they’re advertising but I’ll take one of each, please. (more…)
Eventing Nation: From Slaughter Truck to Start Box
Last week we featured Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue as our “Standing Ovation of the Week.” Today we shine the spotlight on one of its star draft-cross graduates. (more…)
Secret History: The Fascinating Story of Nautical, a Palomino Show Jumper with a Golden Career
Noelle Maxwell researches the life of a 1950s international show jumping star. (more…)
‘We Don’t Have Tack For That,’ Presented by ThinLine: Horse Trailer Edition
Would you pull up to the horse show with one of these flashy rides in tow? (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
Check out this interview with top international show jumper and Amerigo Ambassador Edwina Alexander, as posted on WEB’s Facebook page this week. (more…)
The Athletic Rider: The 5 Foundations of Rider Fitness
“Riding is a sport that requires attention to cross-training,” writes personal trainer Leah Hinnefeld as she caps off her series on rider fitness. (more…)
Random Horse Commercial of the Day: Budweiser Clydesdales + World Cup
Eventing Nation posted this commercial, which Budweiser spliced together in tribute to today’s USA-Belgium World Cup match, earlier today. USA! USA! (more…)
Back on Track ‘Horse Therapy’: Ute & Stormy
It’s funny how horses always seem to know what it is we need emotionally, and their willingness to provide it is astounding. Ute Shepherd shares her story. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Some gals just won’t part ways with their Dubes–even on their wedding day! (more…)
Random Horse Commercial of the Day: Citroën
This one is for a new car model by Citroën, a major French automobile manufacturer. What it has to do with a creepy baby with Rapunzel hair on a galloping horse is beyond me. (more…)
19 Animals With Perfect Jumping Form
Check out that bascule! Look at those knees! These animals would be winning on the “A” hunter circuit… if they were horses, that is. (more…)
Speed Camera Catches Pony Instead of Speeder
A pony in Germany helped one driver avoid paying a fine for a traffic offense after a speed camera snapped of photo of him instead of the culprit. (more…)
OTTB Success Story: Schmoopy Is As Schmoopy Does
Retired Racehorse Project and Malinda Lawrence share with us the story of Schmoopy, a nondescript bay OTTB who occupies an extraordinary place in Malinda’s life and heart. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
There are some exciting new things going on with SmartPak’s groundbreaking ColiCare program. We get the scoop! (more…)
The Idea of Order: Ask Dr. B
Horse psychoanalyst/self-help columnist Dr. B is back in the house, this time fielding a question from “Seeing Things in Seattle.” (more…)
Weekend Welcome from Kentucky Performance Products: New Research on Roaring
Research has confirmed it: Tall horses are more likely to become roarers. KPP reports on this new finding. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Commercial Conflict Played Critical Role in Deciding 2018 WEG Host
Why did the 2018 WEG bid go to Bromont and not to other North American also-rans like Lexington or Wellington? Jenni Autry digs up the truth. (more…)
Random Horse Commercial of the Day: Carlton Dry
This 2009 commercial for Australian beer Carlton Dry takes the sport of show jumping to a whole new level. (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher: Beach riding FAIL
You can almost see the wheels turning in these horses’ heads: “3, 2, 1… NOW!” (more…)
Animal Antics on the Lunge Line
Owner Lauren describes her horse River’s behavior on the lunge-line as bunny-like, but I’m seeing dolphins and kittens. What do you see? (more…)
Weekly Water Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher: Water Jump FAIL
That’s one way to cool off on a hot summer afternoon! (more…)