I am a huge fan of Julien Guntz’s videography, and Julien’s latest piece beautifully captures the quiet, intimate relationship that exists between a young girl and her horse. (more…)
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SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Karlie Mitchell for her winning contribution, “5 Alternative Uses for Barn Cats.” With 3,487 views, it was the most popular guest submission of last week. (more…)
16 Horses and Riders Who Are Celebrating National Napping Day
Yes, it’s a real thing. And when it’s time for a powernap, who better to curl up with than 1,000-plus pounds of equine snugglebuddy? (more…)
Back on Track ‘Horse Therapy’: She Stole My Hart
“I had just buried a home, a business and finally a child,” Erin Badgley writes, when a kindred spirit named Stole My Hart entered her life and lived up to her name. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
Test your horse smarts against Equuiz, a fun new trivia app from our friends at SmartPak. (more…)
Weekend Wrapup from Kentucky Performance Products
Spring is on its way but it’s still a bit chilly to start bathing everyone in the barn. KPP shares some tips for “spot” cleaning your horse. (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole by Horse Quencher: Beach Gallop Helmet Cam
It’s Friday, you’re SO over work, and we’re inviting you to join us for a virtual horseback romp along the beach. How can you say no? (more…)
Your Turn: Reader Videos
One reader attempts to explain “it’s not a dressage quiz, it’s a test” to Eddie Izzard; a stallion shows off its soccer skills; behind-the-scenes at a horse-ball match; pony rider adorableness, cow jumping… we love it ALL. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: ‘Appaloosa – $650’
What, you’ve never seen a horse in a living room before? PLUS! Another “philly,” a “throttle bred” and much, much more. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
What does your helmet say about you? Match up your personality with the perfect Ovation helmet. (more…)
Video: Police Horse Puts on a Show for Mardi Gras Goers
A few well-timed turns on the forehand, a bit of rein-back and a sidewalk band was all it took to keep a crowd of Bourbon Street partiers wildly entertained on Fat Tuesday. (more…)
Stillwater Stables: A Safe Haven for Troubled and At-risk Youth
Located in Wilmington, Ohio, Stillwater is a place where young people from all walks of life can let down their walls, face their fears and choose life. Amy Faison talks with us about its mission. (more…)
10 Horsey Twitter Feeds You’ve GOT To Follow
These friends of Horse Nation ought to be your friends, too. Connect with them on Twitter! (more…)
Eventing Nation: Update on Silva Martin
Silva Martin, dressage rider and wife of Boyd Martin, was hospitalized after a riding accident yesterday. Sally Spickard reports that she is in stable condition. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
We know Fleeceworks pads are comfy, cozy and great for horses’ backs… but are they also good luck charms? (more…)
The Idea of Order: #YoungHorseProblems
From Morgane: “Many a savvy horseman has acquired a real gem by buying what looked like a mutant camel as a 2-year-old. Of course many others have simply acquired a mutant camel.” (more…)
SpectraVET Performance of the Week: Nicola Philippaerts
Incredibly tight inside turns, lightning-fast bursts of speed and an extremely careful horse produced a World Cup qualifier win for this young Belgian in Gothenburg, Sweden on Sunday. (more…)
Oh My God, My Horse Is Broken
We try our best to protect them, but horses are innately programmed to self-destruct. And in turn we horse owners are programmed to panic. Holly Mooney shares her latest tale of woe. (more…)
Jumping Fitness Gone Wild
Someone, somewhere on the Internet, saw a video of a jumping fitness class and decided to Photoshop it up. And now, because and only because it involves horses, we bring it to you. (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
Is it your time to shine in the show ring? Check out this line of patent leather dressage bridles by Vespucci. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Is Eventing Due For a New ‘Sylvester’?
Screenwriter/producer Rick Hansberry has his sights set on creating a film that captures the excitement of modern-day eventing. (more…)
Individual WEG Tickets Now On Sale
Planning a trip to Normandy for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014? Here’s the ticketing info you need. (more…)
How to Keep Your Tall Boots Zippers From Breaking
Broken zippers are the worst. This video from Charles Tota of The Dressage Connection explains why zipper blow-outs happen and what we can do to prevent them. (more…)
‘We Don’t Have Tack For That,’ Presented by ThinLine: eBay Art Edition
Would you pay ONE MILLION DOLLARS for this terrifying work of “art”? And we’ve got more where that came from… (more…)
5 Alternative Uses For Barn Cats
Why do we keep cats around the barn? It’s about much more than catching mice, says Karlie Mitchell.