Gretchen Pelham shared with us this amazing photo sequence of a coffin-gone-wrong at the 2010 World Equestrian Games. (more…)
#OH CRAP
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Jumping blindfolded into the Head of the Lake
This is EXACTLY what you don’t want to happen when you’re competing at Rolex. (more…)
'Oh Crap' Moment of the Day: Winter fresh
Northern Ireland horsegal Ally endures not one, but two involuntary dismounts from her athletic young horse when he expresses his enthusiasm after a month's break from jumping. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Life’s a beach
One minute you’re splashing through the surf, not a care in the world. But the next minute…. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Oh no he didn’t
When a free-jumping session turns into a jump-out-of-the-ring disaster, this horse owner’s reaction is priceless. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Dunking booth
This gal looks like she’s going to pull off an amazing save, but then… oh crap. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Anne Kursinski
This Olympic show jumper is either whispering something in her horse’s ear or… oh crap. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Which came first, the spook or the fart?
Either way, you’ve got to admit that this is pretty funny. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Superstar cowboy edition
Aussie horsemen Clinton Anderson and the Double Dans run into some trouble in the spotlight. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Loose horse!!!
A Friesian stallion miraculously keeps his composure when a loose mare comes tearing past the arena during his Intermediare-1 freestyle. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Dressage disasters
Inspired by yesterday’s “8 Movements That Aren’t in the New FEI Dressage tests, But Should Be” post, several readers volunteered to show us their own horses’ “airs above the ground.” (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Korean equestrian skill demonstration FAIL
There’s so much going on in this video, for better and for worse. (more…)
Why We Love Bad Craigslist Ads
Why are spills and thrills videos, bad Craigslist ads and brutal George Morris critiques just so, so satisfying?
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Ear riding
How to ride a horse: Step #1, sit on the part of the horse that has the saddle on it. STEP #1 FAIL. (more…)
'Oh Crap' Moment of the Day: Naughty horse move #114
A.k.a. the dreaded “jump-buck-spin.” Heard of it? Here are some examples–and some strategies for nipping it in the bud. (more…)
'Oh Crap' Moment of the Day: How to own a fall
Australian eventing superstar Lucinda Fredericks shows us how it's done in this video from Bramham Horse Trials in 2011. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Victory gallop gone wrong
HN reader Alda, from Portugal, sent us this video of her daughter sitting tight through her horse’s exuberant celebration. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Horse has had enough
When a horse decides “Forget it, this is stupid, I’m outta here,” there’s only so much you can do. Check out this horse’s epic veteran’s reunion rebellion. (more…)
'Oh Crap' Moment of the Day: Lights, camera… ouch!!!
A cameraman's professionalism (and pain threshold) is put to the test by a horse with little respect for personal space. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Burghley jog up
Ultra-fit horses + electric atmosphere + a brisk autumn breeze = anything can happen. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: The barn that fails together stays together
Reader Katie Knowles compiled this video of failsauce moments starring herself and her barnmates. (more…)
'Oh Crap' Moment of the Day: Rodrigo Pessoa
Even Olympic gold medalists aren't immune to crappy moments. Today's video finds this Brazilian showjumping icon in a precarious position.
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News: Man regrows finger after horse bite
Or, “why you should be careful with carrots.”
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Happy, er, crappy Friday!
You know a horse fail video montage is going to be good when there’s a laugh track already included. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: A win is a win
Despite falling after the final fence, British show jumper Tim Stockdale was clear of the line to win the six bar competition at the 2012 Royal Windsor Horse Show. (more…)