Boyd has made the decision to NOT attempt the 4* with a broken leg. Wise decision, mate. Jenni Autry reports. (more…)
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Best of Craigslist: ‘Horse hay feeder – $250’
I mean, why not? Reader Desi, who sent us this ad, writes, “It’s actually quite creative.” Much more where that came from! (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Karlie Mitchell for her winning contribution, “Top 10 Things People Need to Stop Saying to Adult Horse Girls.” With 31,008 views, it was the most popular guest submission of last week. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Top 5 Things a Rolex Rider Is Googling Right Now
What would a rider heading to Rolex next week be googling right now? Probably things like… take it away, Jenni Autry! (more…)
Back on Track ‘Horse Therapy’: Rachael & Bert
Rachael Mikelson shares the story of a horse with whom she shares a bond so deep, neither life nor distance can tear them apart. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: ‘ PLEASE! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD! SOMEBODY BUY THIS HORSE! – $650’
And the title isn’t even the best part of the ad. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak: If People Were Horses
If you liked Episode 1 and 2 of SmartPak’s new video series, you’re going to LOVE Episode 3 and 4. Enjoy! (more…)
Eventing Nation: 7 Things You Must Do at Rolex
Rolex is a horsey wonderland of things to do, see and blow your credit card on. Sally Spickard shares a few activities that should be at the top of your priority list. (more…)
That Horse Is HOW TALL???
The world’s tallest horse and the world’s tallest donkey wowed spectators at the Midwest Horse Fair this weekend. Lindsay Rausch gets the scoop. (more…)
Top 20 Tweets of the Week
The best of the equestrian Twittersphere, hand-picked by Horse Nation. Who made this week’s list?
Best of Craigslist: ‘APHA Gilding – $2’
Dear seller: It’s nice that you included photos with your for-sale ad. But couldn’t you come up with something more recent than a photo from nine years ago? (more…)
Weekend Welcome from Kentucky Performance Products
Do you know the symptoms of Lyme disease in horses? KPP gives us the info we need to identify and prevent this disease. (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher: The Fork 3* Water Complex
This event, held last weekend in Norwood, NC, was meant to be tough, as the event served as a final Rolex prep for many riders. (more…)
Ponybutler: In Defense of ‘Pony Poetry’
The mental state of our dear blogger Kat O’Riley (a.k.a. “Ponybutler”) seems somewhat worse for the wear after a long Canadian winter. Let’s just say, she’s been writing poetry. (more…)
Eventing Nation: How NOT to Jump a Drop into Water
Julie Pate and her OTTB, Catch Me If You Can, made a splash at Chattahoochee Hills last weekend when they took a by-all-accounts spectacular flier into the Training water. (more…)
Evention: Tired of Losing Your Barn Scissors?
The fine folks at Evention have “invented” a handy new gadget just for you: the Scis-O-Wiz. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
The last thing you want to happen on a jump course is for your saddle to start slipping off to the side. See how this rider manages to not only stay aboard, but win her class! (more…)
Eventing Nation: Enter to Win 2 4-Day Passes to Rolex!
Jenni Autry shares how to get yourself on the road to Rolex, for free! (more…)
20 Collector’s Item Hampton Classic Posters… and a Clue About the Super-secret 2014 Edition
Why is the Hampton Classic holding this year’s poster hostage? Click here to find out. (more…)
Girls, Horses, Electropop Combine in New Music Video
Allow us to introduce you to your new favorite band, Whistlejacket. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
What if, instead of having to dismount to adjust jumps, you could raise or lower them with a remote control? The future is NOW. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Rolex Draw Numbers Released, Entries Down to 76
If you were competing at Rolex would you want to be one of the first riders out on course, or one of the last? The 2014 riders learned their fates today. (more…)
Top 10 Things People Need to Stop Saying to Adult Horse Girls
Karlie Mitchell is sick and tired of her equestrian lifestyle being treated like something she’s supposed to grow out of. (more…)
SpectraVET Performance of the Week: California Chrome in the Santa Anita Derby
The Cali-bred chestnut demolished the field on Saturday, winning the $1 million race by 5 1/4 lengths. (more…)