Marcella Gruchalak

Triple Trouble: 2024 Round-Up and 2025 Goals

“My focus this year isn’t going to be on major events but rather exploring my horses and getting together with them on a deeper level. Sometimes stepping away from a highly competitive atmosphere is the exact thing that is needed to excel further in the sport.”

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Marcella Gruchalak

Reader Photo Challenge: Gifts Galore

Enjoy these two photos of our readers favorite horse-related gifts!

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Ashley Francese

#TBT: 10 People Who Make More Than Horse Professionals

Horse professionals aren’t in it for the money, which is probably a good thing. Long hours, demanding clients, testy horses and little pay — it’s all part of the job. Here is a tongue-in-cheek look at some folks who likely make more than horse professionals.

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Biz Stamm

Have a Happy, Horsey Hanukkah

All of us at Horse Nation wish you a happy Hanukkah! Biz Stamm has crafted four horsey Hanukkah

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Contributor

The Crystal Snowflake Case, Part II: A Pony Detective story

The crew at M&T Pony Detective Agency is back. This time they have a special client to guard. Here’s part two!

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DeAnn Long Sloan

Christmas Video: Jingle Bell Rock

We’re on cuteness overload with these pint-sized riders.

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Marcella Gruchalak

Holiday Horse Names: Christmas Quarter Horses

Merry Christmas, Horse Nation. Today, we’re celebrating by highlighting some Quarter Horses with Christmas-themed registered names. Check them out below:

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Contributor

The Crystal Snowflake Case, Part I: A Pony Detective story

The crew at M&T Pony Detective Agency is back. This time they have a special client to guard.

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Marcella Gruchalak

Reader Photo Challenge: Holiday Cheer

Enjoy these seven holiday equestrian photos!

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Marcella Gruchalak

Mythbuster Monday: Applying a Teabag to a Horse’s Eye Will Cure Conjunctivitis

On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Does applying teabags to a horse’s infected eye cure Conjunctivitis?

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Morgane Schmidt

The Idea of Order: That Time of the Year…

Where questionable adulting is fine and calling a horse ‘Sparkle Farts’ seems like a legitimate plan.

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SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: SmartPak Gives Back

Our friends and SmartPak donated over $20,000 worth of products to more than 30 equine rescue facilities across 18 states in 2024. Do you know an equine rescue that could use some assistance? Nominate them here.

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Marcella Gruchalak

Tuesday Video: I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T

Horse women… we don’t need your help!

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Marcella Gruchalak

The NFR Experience: Autograph Signings

Part of the NFR experience is getting to meet some of the biggest rodeo stars in the sport. While in Las Vegas, we didn’t miss out on this opportunity.

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