Cartoonist Melanie Eberhardt writes, “I love my trainer but she has to be very literal with me….” You’ll understand when you see her latest comic–enjoy! (more…)
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Contest Alert: Show us your Derby hats!
It’s Derby week, and Horse Nation has teamed up with NickerDoodles to give you a chance to win a framed, custom portrait of your horse by artist Melanie Eberhardt and other great prizes! (more…)
NickerDoodles: Whatcha snackin’ on?
Not unlike human babies, you never know what young equines are going to put into their mouths. Here’s the latest adventure of Fiesty Filly, by Melanie Eberhardt. (more…)
NickerDoodles: Adventures of Fiesty Filly
In Melanie Eberhardt’s latest comic, Fiesty Filly proves that she’s a force to be reckoned with in the pasture–which doesn’t bode well for Sweet Gelding. (more…)
NickerDoodles: The signs of spring
You’ve met Sweet Gelding and Bossy Mare in previous Nickerdoodles. In today’s comic, Melanie Eberhardt introduces a brand new horsey character. (more…)
NickerDoodles: I can’t hear you
When calling your horse in from the field, have you ever gotten the impression that he’s hearing-impaired yet gifted with a special binocular vision that can spot a peppermint from a mile away? Here’s the latest from Melanie Eberhardt. (more…)
NickerDoodles: Jumping – how hard can it be?
Answer: harder than it looks. Melanie Eberhardt, a dressage rider, shares her recent experience of learning how to jump. (more…)
NickerDoodles: ‘Honey, please…’
Asking nicely is no guarantee that it’s going to get done correctly, as illustrated by Melanie Eberhardt’s latest comic. (more…)
NickerDoodles: It’s all about getting your fix
Freezing temperatures can make riding inhibiting, impractical or even impossible. Melanie Eberhardt’s newest comic illustrates how some winter warriors overcome the challenge. (more…)
2012 NickerDoodles Holiday Spectacular
All year long, artist Melanie Eberhardt’s comic has making us snort with laughter. This holiday-themed edition, though, might be her tour-de-force. (more…)
NickerDoodles: It’s the most wonderful time of the year
Unless you’re a horse posing in reindeer antlers for the annual holiday photo shoot. Take it away, Melanie Eberhardt! (more…)
NickerDoodles: Getting in the Halloween spirit
HN’s illustrious illustrator Melanie Eberhardt is back with a comic involving an unfortunate costume faux pas. Take it away, Melanie! (more…)
NickerDoodles: A horse comic
A good cowhorse never sleeps on the job. HN illustrator Melanie Eberhardt is back today with a brand new edition of NickerDoodles.
NickerDoodles: Steve & Fred’s excellent Olympic adventure
The Olympics are over and all the athletes have returned to their homes and regular routines, including Horse and his horse fly friends, Steve and Fred. By Melanie Eberhardt. (more…)
NickerDoodles: Steve & Fred’s excellent Olympic adventure
Steve and Fred are two horseflies who hitch a ride to London on their favorite horse. Melanie Eberhardt is keeping us posted on their antics throughout the Olympic Games. (more…)
NickerDoodles: Steve & Fred’s excellent Olympic adventure
Steve and Fred are two horseflies who hitch a ride to London on their favorite horse. Melanie Eberhardt is keeping us posted on their antics throughout the Olympic Games. (more…)
NickerDoodles: Steve & Fred’s excellent Olympic adventure
Steve and Fred are two horseflies who hitch a ride to London on their favorite horse. Melanie Eberhardt will be keeping us posted on their antics throughout the Olympic Games. (more…)
NickerDoodles: A horse cartoon
Horse Nation’s illustrious illustrator Melanie Eberhardt is back with her latest NickerDoodle. Enjoy!
NickerDoodles: You’re forgetting something
Forget actual competing–just getting to a horse show can be a stressful ordeal. Which is precisely the subject of Melanie Eberhardt’s latest NickerDoodle. Enjoy! (more…)
NickerDoodles: The perfect 20-meter circle
It’s just a circle… it can’t be that difficult, right? Wrong. Nickerdoodler Melanie Eberhardt offers the following explanation for this week’s comic. (more…)
Nickernoodles: A horse cartoon
Do you have a crabby alpha-mare in your life? If so, you’ll particularly appreciate this week’s Nickerdoodle from cartoonist Melanie Eberhardt. Melanie offers the following explanation… (more…)
NickerDoodles: A horse cartoon
Cartoonist Melanie Eberhard’s latest NickerDoodle is inspired by the spring fever that equestrian enthusiasts throughout Horse Nation are feeling right now. (more…)
NickerDoodles: A new cartoon
We are proud to welcome a new addition to Horse Nation’s cartoonist team (hey, cartoons are important!!): Melanie Eberhardt, author of “NickerDoodles.” (more…)