Olympic gold medal-winning alpine skier Bode Miller clearly has a need for speed. But his post-Sochi plans may involve a different kind of race. (more…)
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5 Equestrian Sports That Aren’t in the Winter Olympics, but Should Be
The Winter Olympics are here, though not without some problems–one being that there are no equestrian competitions. (more…)
Sochi Or Bust
Ralph Lauren unveiled the heavy gauge smoking jacket sweater Team USA will wear in the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics. (more…)
EN Today: Some say Olympics ruined Greenwich Park
Jenni Autry reports that Olympic organizers are being accused of turning the 2012 London equestrian venue into a “quagmire” that remains closed to the public six months on. (more…)
A guide to the London Paralympic Games equestrian events
Para-dressage kicks off tomorrow in Greenwich Park. (Recommence chants of “USA! USA! USA!”) Here’s what you need to know.
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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…)
Oh $h!t: 2012 Olympic equestrian failsauce edition
Here at Horse Nation, we are an equal opportunity appreciator of thrills and spills. This week’s edition of “Oh $h!t” is an homage to the finest lawn-dart action of the 2012 Olympic Games. (more…)
Friday Flicks: The Movie Olympics, part 2
HN film critic Amanda Ronan pits equine movie characters against one another in an epic battle for gold. (more…)
EN Today: Eric Lamaze’s London mettle
When Eric Lamaze is on the warpath, you’d best not stand in his way. Abby Gibbon reports on the Canadian show jumper’s reaction to teammate Tiffany Foster’s disqualification. (more…)
When was the last time the U.S. came home empty-handed from the Olympics?
A: The year was 1956, and the venue was Stockholm. As we repeat history, are there lessons to be learned from the past? (more…)
Olympic Happy Hour: August 9
Throughout the Olympics, Horse Nation is capping off each day with a pint-sized synopsis of the most recent Olympic equestrian sporting festivities. Here’s your Happy Hour report for Thursday, August 9. (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…)
Olympic Happy Hour: August 8
Throughout the Olympics, Horse Nation is capping off each day with a pint-sized synopsis of the most recent Olympic equestrian sporting festivities. Here’s your Happy Hour report for Wednesday, August 8. (more…)
Coach Taylor for Chef d’Equipe & other thoughts
Let’s face it: There’s winning, and there’s what the U.S. Equestrian Team is doing in London. What we could really use right now is a good locker room speech. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Olympic rail-birding
Morgane Schmidt writes, “Pretty sure we all know someone who could win the gold in this…” Touché, Morgane. Touché. (more…)
Olympic Happy Hour: August 7
Throughout the Olympics, Horse Nation will be capping off each day with a pint-sized synopsis of the most recent Olympic equestrian sporting festivities. Here’s your Happy Hour report for Tuesday, August 7. (more…)
Dave Barry is not a fan of equestrian sport
I love Dave Barry, I really do. I own his books and read his weekly Miami Herald column for years. But we don’t see eye-to-eye on the horse thing. (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…)
Olympic Happy Hour: August 6
Throughout the Olympics, Horse Nation will be capping off each day with a pint-sized synopsis of the most recent Olympic equestrian sporting festivities. Here’s your Happy Hour report for Monday, August 6. (more…)
Let’s Discuss: Do you think the U.S. equestrian team is going to win any medals AT ALL?
As another team medal slips out of our hands, who do you think represents our best chance of not coming home empty-handed? (more…)
Meet Flexible, the horse who is keeping the U.S. show jumping team’s medal hopes alive
With their double-clear round today, Rich Fellers and Flexible earned the U.S. passage to the second round of team competition tomorrow. (more…)
Olympic Happy Hour: August 5
Throughout the Olympics, Horse Nation will be capping off each day with a pint-sized synopsis of the most recent Olympic equestrian sporting festivities. Here’s your Happy Hour report for Sunday, August 5. (more…)
CBS Sports: XC is dangerous!
Two talking heads point to injuries sustained by Canadian event rider Hawley Bennett-Awad after her fall at Greenwich Park as evidence that “the cross-country event is notoriously dangerous.” (more…)
Olympic Happy Hour: August 4
Throughout the Olympics, Horse Nation will be capping off each day with a pint-sized synopsis of the most recent Olympic equestrian sporting festivities. Here’s your Happy Hour report for Saturday, August 4. (more…)