If ever there was proof that horses have a sense of humor, this is it. →
Amelia Bayer, a sophomore at Bridgewater College in Virginia, lines up 10 common concerns of college-bound riders, and →
Where’s the fun in a vacation without horses? Contributing writer Eileen Cody gives us a play-by-play of her recent one-day jaunt in Ireland. →
Candace Wade, a late equestrian bloomer and co-author of “Horse Sluts: The Saga of Two Women on the Trail of Their Yeehaw,” recounts in colorful detail (and occasionally colorful language) a particularly challenging trail trek. →
Caitlin Brady and her Thoroughbred Makeover horse Azorian attended his first rated show! Caitlin reflects on what she’s learned in the retraining process so far. →
Melanie O’Neill introduces to a growing research field with in-the-saddle applications. →
Caitlin Brady will be blogging for HN throughout the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover! Today, she introduces herself and her OTTB Azorian. →
We always thought horses had the five common senses — but it turns out that they actually have TEN. Maria Wachter has the scoop. →
Maria Wachter of Blackman Ranch has put together this helpful guide to Facebook for all horse owners. →
Laura Batts, founder of lifestyle brand Horse Hippie, looks inside her kitchen cabinet for improved equine health. →
Hauling your precious cargo this summer? Karlie Mitchell has a few reminders. →
USDF Silver Medalist and dressage coach Sydni Otteson gives Horse Nation a professional’s critique of the atmosphere, events, and controversy surrounding one of the U.S.’s most prestigious events of the year. →
As an equine-savvy parent who knows firsthand how unpredictable horses can be, watching your child spread his or her wings and fly (or, at least, pop over a jump or two) can be nerve-wracking. Tara La Bree shares her experience. →
Kate Kosnoff shares some advice on how to rehab your equine friend. →
World-class combined driving is center stage this week at Live Oak International, taking place March 18-22 in Ocala, Florida. Lisa Lach brings us a report from the third day of competition, which included marathon driving and and the CSI**-W Grand Prix 1.60m. →
World-class combined driving is center stage this week at Live Oak International, taking place March 18-22 in Ocala, Florida. Lisa Lach arrives on the scene of this larger-than-life competition. →