Jenni Autry follows up on the loss of Headley Britannia, Lucinda Frederick’s supermare who passed away yesterday at age 21. (more…)
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SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Megan Rust for her winning contribution, “A Vaccine for Melanomas?” With 1,106 views, it was the most popular guest submission of last week. (more…)
Condition Like You Mean It
Winter vacay is over — it’s time to work off that hard-earned hay belly. Lisa Lach explains, “To get your horse in shape, you can work harder but you should also work smarter.” (more…)
SpectraVET Performance of the Week: Peter Pletcher & Luxe
Take a note from this elegant pair, who won the $30,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at Pin Oak over the weekend. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Ask Dr. B
This week’s letter to Dr. B, from “No Brakes in Nebraska,” addresses the universally perplexing equine experience known as “Firstshow.” As translated by Morgane Schmidt. (more…)
‘We Don’t Have Tack for That,’ Presented by ThinLine
Want to give your horse nightmares forever? We’ve got your hookup. (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
A winning impression led to a World Equestrian Brands Tack Matters Award for Ruth Hogan Poulsen and Madame Noir this week in Wellington. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Can Boyd Martin’s Cats Help Him Get to Rolex?
Jenni Autry has a left-field theory about the healing power of purring cats that might not be as crazy as it sounds. (more…)
Quiz: Are You a Horse?
When you spend so much time in a barn, things can get… confusing. Carrot Top helps us sort ourselves out.
Best of Craigslist: Bad Ad Blowout Extravaganza
HN’s inbox has been stuffed gloriously full this week with terrible Craigslist ads sent to us by readers. Here are a few of our favorites… (more…)
Shocking Report Says Even the Smallest Horse Bite Can Be Harmful to Newborn Babies
Contrary to popular belief, a new study says parents may want to prevent their newborns from being bitten by horses. (more…)
10 Really Mean April Fool’s Day Jokes to Play on Your Horse
Just imagine the shocked expression on your horse’s face when you tell him… (more…)
HN Publisher Announces Launch of Equestrian Media Empire
Fat kid turned Nation Media, LLC CEO John Thier rolls out lineup of “unique new equestrian publications.” (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Dubarry to release new line of GORE-TEX® lined men’s leather boxer shorts, reasonably priced at $190. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Gina Miles Shares Guidelines for Bitting With Success
Gina Miles is on a mission to educate riders about bits. Here are a few of her top tips as shared in an interview with Colleen Peachey. (more…)
Back on Track ‘Horse Therapy’: Paige and Whisper
When a head-on car accident brought her normal life screeching to a halt, Paige Cerulli found the strength to move forward with the help of a special horse. (more…)
Top 10 Tweets of the Week
The best of the equestrian Twittersphere, hand-picked by Horse Nation. Who made this week’s list?
2014 Dubai World Cup Promo Is ‘So Bad It’s Good’
Direct quote from our friends at The Carrot, who unearthed this overblown and overwrought yet astonishingly pointless video. (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher:
Pop quiz: Do you know how many gallons of water a horse needs to drink each day? (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
Have you ever wondered what life would be like if horses were people? That’s the topic of SmartPak’s latest, greatest web video series. (more…)
Weekend Wrapup from Kentucky Performance Products
Do you love puzzles? Here are a couple from our friends at KPP to keep you busy. (more…)
Weekend Wellness: Equine Chiropractic Work
For this week’s weekend wellness post, we flashback to 2014 when Colleen Hofstetter outlines the benefits of chiropractic work for your horse.
A Vaccine for Melanomas?
Some 80 percent of grey horses will get melanomas at some point during their lives. Megan Rust takes her chances with a new vaccine called Oncept. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
Do you know what the difference is between a hunter shadbelly and a dressage shadbelly? Click here to find out! (more…)
May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor
Kyle Holdsworth takes a look at the history of horse race betting and how it has impacted the sport in Britain. (more…)