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14 Brides Who Broke Tradition and Had Their Horses at the Weddings
We all love our horses, but some of us take it to the next level. Was your horse at your wedding? We’d love to see it!
12 Horse Movie Scenes That Are Sure To Put You on a Movie Binge
We all love our horse movies. So here are 12 of the best horse movie scenes — did your favorite make the list? If not, let us know what it is!
15 Things Equestrians Wish For on World Wish Day
As a way to raise awareness of World Wish Day, we’ve come up with this list of things equestrians might wish for. But more important is creating hope and bringing strength to children battling critical illnesses. Remember that where there’s a wish, there’s a way. (more…)
Six Reasons Why Horseback Riding is Considered Amazing Exercise
As equestrians, we already spend plenty of time at the barn with our four-legged pals, but here’s some more justification — six reasons why riding is a fantastic way to exercise. (more…)
The Land of the Midnight Sun: Horse Ownership in Alaska
Horse ownership looks different in every area and every region. That’s certainly been true for Horse Nation contributor Allie Carlson, who gives us a look at what horse ownership looks like in the last frontier: Alaska. (more…)
True Love: 14 Ways Equestrians Show Their Horses They Care
It’s nearly Valentine’s Day, which means it’s time to show those you love how much you care. For equestrians, it’s just another day of putting our horses first. (more…)
Horse Buyer Language, Translated
When you’re selling a horse and talking to potential buyers, you might need a translator to understand what they really want and, more importantly, what they really need. Fortunately, Horse Nation is here to help with this guide to understanding horse buyer language. (more…)
Horse Sale Ads, Translated
Selling horses can be frustrating, entertaining and maddening, but buying horses can be downright frightening. So we at Horse Nation are here to help make things as easy for you as possible. Here is the definitive guide to horse sale ads (all meant in good fun, of course). (more…)
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Winters Without an Indoor
Winter blues got you down? Here are six things you can do with your horse (or relating to your horse) when your riding is limited by the cold weather. (more…)
Horses Tell No Lies: 8 Observations of an Equine Body Worker
Horses truly are master communicators. They communicate a number of things through their bodies and behaviors. Here are eight observations I’ve made in the course of working with a variety of horses as an equine body worker.
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Hitting the Trails: Flying W Ranch, Kellettville, PA
If you like to live life on the edge — of a cliff — this is the spot for you! I, however, prefer to have my horses home by dinner. I mean, nobody likes a crabby mare and I’m totally referring to myself, not my horse.
10 MORE Things Equestrians Probably Shouldn’t Admit That We’ve Done
Normal people don’t understand what we do anyway, so we should probably play some of these close to the chest.
What My Horse Thinks When He Spooks
What is it that spooks your horse? A bear? Big Foot? The Boogieman? Most likely none of those is the right answer. Try sticks or grass or maybe a child — or pretty much anything that shouldn’t be seen as a threat. That’s what’ll leave you lying on the ground and your horse running to his stall.
7 Things We Do While Recovering From an Injury
In this week’s Best of Jumper Nation, Meagan DeLisle looks at something that unites us all — what we do while we’re recovering from an injury. (more…)
10 Things Skiers and Riders Have in Common
We’re an odd bunch, those of us who invest so much of our time and money in our sports. Whether you ski, ride or do both, you’ll find that this list hits close to home. (more…)
Horse Gals Are the Equivalent of Car Guys
“Not a person in this world can change us. We’re happy being poor, drinking beer and talking like a sailor. We embrace our time-consuming hobbies — and the tainted image that can come with them.”
10 (More) Life Lessons From Horses
If you haven’t learned something from a horse, you probably haven’t spent much time with one. (more…)
Best of JN: 10 Things Equestrian Professionals Do on Vacation
When equine professionals actually manage to take a vacation, here are 10 things they are bound to do.
What Your Favorite Horse TV Show Says About You
We all have our guilty pleasures when it comes to watching TV shows with horses in them. Now here’s a tongue-in-cheek look at what some of those guilty pleasures say about you.
Horse People vs. Non-Horse People: Colors
Non-horse people: “Looks like a cow!”
Horse Breeds to Complement YOU
A tongue in cheek list.
Be Careful What You Name For
Be very careful what you call your horse, they normally end up living up to their names. (A tongue-in-cheek naming guide.)
