When disaster strikes (bouncing a one-stride = bad idea), this horse keeps his eye on the prize. (more…)
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Video: Watch This Mule Jump 4’7″ From a Standstill
A 23-year-old Missouri Mule named Radar set a new arena record at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo during the annual “coon jumpin” contest last month. (more…)
NickerDoodles: Winter Olympic Sports — Equestrian Style
Listen, up IOC: Melanie Eberhardt has some horse-themed suggestions for improving the Winter Games. (more…)
Tales from a Bad Eventer: Why Dressage Makes My Eyes Bleed
It’s no secret that many (most?) eventers do not love dressage with all their heart but rather consider it a necessary hassle. Bad Eventer is a prime example. (more…)
Your Turn: Reader videos
HN readers have the best sense of humor in the land, as evidenced by these homemade videos that recently landed in our inbox. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Let’s give a warm welcome to Fleeceworks’ newest team rider, Jenn Mcfall! (more…)
SpectraVET Performance of the Week: Tori vs. Tori
We’ve already established that 16-year-old hunter/eq superstar Tori Colvin is a total freak of nature. Let’s advance that theory. (more…)
How Horses Saved My Life
It’s hard enough to be a young person these days, but when you struggle with disabilities, it can be almost unbearable. Meghan Dixon, an autistic 20-year-old from Texas, shares her heartwrenching story. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: ‘HORSE TRAILER FIXER UPPER’
A fixer upper! LOL. Other descriptors include “tons of character,” “cosmetically needs work,” and — wait for it — “This is a diamond in the rough!!!” (more…)
Where’s the Bit? Part V: Rotational Bridles
Lindsay Rausch takes us even deeper down the rabbit hole with this look at yet another unique variation on the bitless bridle theme. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Classic Equine Evasions #44
This is one of the oldest tricks in the book–and yet it never gets any less frustrating. As illustrated by Morgane Schmidt. (more…)
Wednesday Morning Feed from World Equestrian Brands
What’s “The View” between your horse’s ears? Eventing Nation showcases views from around the world as part of this cool series. (more…)
‘We Don’t Have Tack for That’ Presented by ThinLine
Sure, you think these ballsy prints and bold colors are stylish, but you’re not the one who is going to get beat up by the other horses in the field. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Why Presentation Matters
Kate Samuels argues that an A+ turnout isn’t just about getting a better score–it’s about personal pride. (more…)
Tips from a Tackaholic: Spring Cleaning
Your tack truck: What’s down in that thing, anyway? Stesha Payne offers a strategy for getting it all sorted. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed from Dubarry
Feeling the chill? Warm up with these cozy faux fur winter accessories from Dubarry. (more…)
Turning Back the Clock on Rolex
Can you name the past 15 four-star winners of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event? Test your memory against this new promotional video. (more…)
SmartPak Story of the Week
A big congratulations to Karlie Mitchell for her winning contribution, “5 Ways to Just Let Your Horse Be a Horse.” With 3,547 views, it was the most popular guest submission of last week.
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Back on Track ‘Horse Therapy’: AnnMarie Brockhouse
AnnMarie shares the story of how a special mare helped carry her spirit in the aftermath of a heartbreaking miscarriage. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: ‘Close Contact English Equestrian Saddle’
Woman’s face sold separately. PLUS! A “gray mair,” a “dream job,” a “14.4-hand horse” and much, much more! (more…)
Monday Morning Feed from SmartPak
Valentine’s Day may have come and gone, but love is lingering in the air at SmartPak. (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole, Presented by Horse Quencher
Imagine yourself on a secluded seashore, performing advanced dressage movements with ease in the foamy surf on a magnificent Friesian stallion. (more…)
Smile For the Camera, Horse Nation! Reader Edition
After sharing a few grins on HN last week, we asked readers to send us their own horsey smile pics. The response was huge! Here are a few of our favorite “Say carrot!” moments: (more…)
Weekend Welcome from Kentucky Performance Products
KPP sponsored event rider Megan Lynn shares some of her favorite gymnastic jumping exercises. (more…)
Eventing Nation: Horsey Wedding Proposals
These wedding proposals will bring a smile to your face, and maybe a little happy tear to your eye. Compiled by Erin Critz. (more…)