Kind of like Sports Illustrated‘s version, but instead of “sexy” we’re going for “10-year-old horse-crazy girl trapped in a grown-up body.” Here are our top seven picks for summertime swimming. (more…)
Leslie Wylie
World Cup Soccer: Horses vs. Humans
I can’t really tell what’s going on but it seems really intense.
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Can you imagine jumping a 6-foot triple bar, bareback, without a bridle? Check out this video. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Two Fallen Riders, Two Tributes
The sport of eventing suffered an unspeakably tragic weekend, marred by the lost lives of two riders: Canada’s Jordan McDonald and Germany’s Ben Winter. EN shares in remembrance. (more…)
Life Is In the Exhale: A Requiem for Bob
What do you do in your final moments alone with a special horse? What do you say? Joell Dunlap bids a friend farewell. (more…)
The Athletic Rider: Above All Else, Be Flexible
If we want our horses to stay loose and limber, we should demand the same of ourselves. Personal trainer Leah Hinnefeld shares some tips. (more…)
SpectraVET Performance of the Week: Katrina Sadis and Poldy 10
Katrina Sadis, age 15, piloted the German Riding Pony to the title of 2014 USEF National Pony Rider Champion. (more…)
Video: ‘Absolute Idiot’ Runs onto Track, Attempts to Race Horses
The incident took place on Saturday during the Cream Gorse Handicap in Leicester. Alcohol was involved, of course. (more…)
‘We Don’t Have Tack For That,’ Presented by ThinLine: Humiliating Fly Mask Edition
This is like sending your kid to school with a sign on his or her back that reads, “Please steal my lunch money and stuff me in a locker.” (more…)
The Idea of Order: Day 1 of Pony Camp
‘Tis the season for summer camp, to the delight of riders and parents and to the chagrin of instructors and ponies. Morgane Schmidt illustrates. (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
What do you think about black jumping saddles, or brown dressage saddles? (more…)
Back on Track ‘Horse Therapy’: Cana and Janey
Cana Martin shares the story of a special mare who carried her through stage 3 breast cancer. (more…)
Random Horse Commercial of the Day: The Times
Reader Lara Jane sent us this commercial with the note, “Random is beautiful.” Indeed! (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Love summer music festivals? Don’t forget to pack your Dubes!
8 Foals With Serious Jumping Potential
Is this a casting call for “America’s Next Top Grand Prix Star”? These overachieving babies were born to jump… literally. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: ‘Dressage Show Spokesmodel’
But there’s one important requirement: You need to look good in a bikini. WHAT?!?!?!? (more…)
Random Horse Commercial of the Day: 4G da PT (4 = 3 + ∞)
While it is unclear what this commercial is selling (high-speed internet service? a nonsensical math equation?) it is definitely random, and there are definitely horses in it. (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher: 6 Underwater Horse Photos
There’s something otherworldly about these hauntingly beautiful underwater shots. (more…)
Father’s Day Remix: Horse-Show Dad Dance Party
This video, of a dad watching his son compete in the Children’s Adult Jumpers during the Brandywine Valley Summer Series in Devon, Pa., just never gets old. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak: If Horses Were People
Episode 8 of SmartPak’s popular series is here! You’ve got to watch it. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: Horse trailer – $250
For sale by one very optimistic owner: “Needs some work… Could look really cute!” (more…)
Weekend Welcome from Kentucky Performance Products: Managing HYPP
Do you know the symptoms of HYPP (Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis) or how to treat it? KPP puts us in the know. (more…)
13 Stunning Moments of Equine Synchronicity
These horses are marching to the beat of their own drum–it just happens to be some other horse’s drum, too. (more…)
Say Hello to the Totilas of Cats
If you watch this cat and Totilas trotting side by side, you can hardly tell the difference — I mean, except that one of them is a cat. (more…)
Random Horse Commercial of the Day: Interflora Danemark
This commercial for a Danish flower and chocolate delivery service is random in the most delightful sense. (more…)