The best of the equestrian Twittersphere, hand-picked by Horse Nation. Who made this week’s list?
Leslie Wylie
Danger in the Grass
Spring pastures are picturesque — and, for our horses, tasty. But too much of a good thing can spell trouble in the form of laminitis, explains Leah Hinnefeld. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Holly Mooney for her winning contribution, “The Ultimate Rolex Field Guide.” With 964 views, it was the most popular guest submission of last week. (more…)
Back on Track ‘Horse Therapy’: Allison & Moo
Allison Rowley suffers from terrible headaches that sometimes make it hard for her to get out of bed in the morning. But magically, when she’s in the saddle, the pain lifts. (more…)
Kaley Cuoco Shows Off Her Mad Jumping SKILLZ
The Big Bang Theory actress posted a video from a jump lesson with her beloved horse, Thor, on Instagram on Friday. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
Led by Boyd Martin and Allison Springer, the walk takes a look at this year’s cross-country course through two four-star riders’ eyes! (more…)
Weekend Welcome from Kentucky Performance Products: Colic – to Walk or Not to Walk?
That is the question. KPP has the answer. (more…)
Eventing Nation: How to Bubble Wrap Your Horse
Writer Sally Spickard and illustrator Lindsey Kahn team up to demonstrate this useful horse-keeping skill. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: ‘3yr sorral gelding’
Personal floatation devices sold separately. Reader Michell S. writes, “Cool Craigslist ad, I bet this horse has gone to some desensitizing clinics….;)” (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher: A Bath House for Horses?
This vintage newsreel from the 1950s shows clips of Japanese racehorses basking in a racetrack spa. (more…)
Video: USEF ‘One with the Horse’
I love this just-released rehash of an older USEF promo — the video is new, but the William Shatner voiceover is a classic. (more…)
The Ultimate Rolex Field Guide
Are you Rolex-bound? Holly Mooney imparts some “insiders” knowledge of all things awesome in Lexington, Ky. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
Product review week! Colleen Peachey checks out the Ovation Schooler Helmet and finds a lot about it to love. (more…)
Eventing Nation: The One-Eyed Pirate Takes on Prelim
Catie Costa’s event horse Sea Pirate may have lost his eye to uveitis, but it hasn’t slowed him down. (more…)
Faces of ‘Oh Crap,’ Part III
Sometimes you think you’re going to die… and it’s written all over your face. And when that moment comes you better hope nobody is standing nearby with a camera. (more…)
SpectraVET Performance of the Week: Lauren Barwick
This demonstration by dressage paralympian Lauren Barwick at a recent Parelli Natural Horsemanship “Future of HorseManShip Tour” stop in Perry, Ga., is guaranteed to inspire. (more…)
Video: The Horse Who Said ‘Hey’
“Prepare to be shocked by this hard-hitting investigative report about an astonishing horse named Taffy.” Or, at least be prepared to laugh. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
From dressage to cross-country to show-jumping, when Jenn McFall tackles Rolex next week Fleeceworks will be with her every step of the way. (more…)
‘We Don’t Have Tack for That,’ Presented by ThinLine: Bedazzling for a Cause
At first glance, this saddle might blind you. But at second glance, it might warm your heart. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Striking the Perfect Balance
In which Kate Samuels asks the million dollar question, “How in the world do you decide what is the best path to success for you and your horse?” (more…)
The Idea of Order: Guest Comic Week!
Whenever Morgane Schmidt’s unhorsey husband steps in to help her out with a comic, you know there’s going to be trouble. (more…)
Faces of ‘Oh Crap,’ Part II
Sometimes you think you’re going to die… and it’s written all over your face. And when that moment comes, you better hope nobody is standing nearby with a camera. (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
Are you going to Rolex this year? Several Amerigo saddles will be!
How Can You Tell the Difference Between Bravery and Just Good Training?
In this BBC Earth segment, Dr. Debbie Marsden demonstrates a test she devised to measure a horse’s response to fear. (more…)
Rhinos & Racehorses?
Proving for once and for all that OTTBs can, in fact, do ANYTHING, ex-racers are being enlisted to help purge South Africa of rhino poachers. (more…)