Ever wonder where “Idea of Order” artist Morgane Schmidt gets the ideas for her comic? Apparently, her horses are comedians too. At top, her horse Woody; in the video, Woody’s baby bro Willie. (more…)
#RANDOM
So, This Horse Walks into a Bar: A collection of horse jokes
I heard someone recite an off-color horse joke last night, which I won’t repeat here, but it made me realize that I don’t know any good (or, as the case may be, terrible) horse jokes myself. (more…)
The Oatmeal: ‘How to Ride a Pony!’
“Avid reader and admirer” Liz Fletcher (thank you, Liz!) stumbled upon a “pretty funny” comic she thought we might like on The Oatmeal. (more…)
Equestrian Problems: Admit it, you have them… bigtime
But you’re not alone. Equestrian Problems is a collection of trials and tribulations that you can totally relate to. Here are our favorites, followed by Emily Kelly’s report on #EP twitter. (more…)
Are you and your horse compatible?
Katie Passerotti applies the Chinese Zodiac to horse/human relationships. Find out whether you and your horse are a match made in heaven, or whether you’re just doomed. (more…)
Welcome to Bunny Nation
That’s right, Horse Nation. It’s Easter weekend and there has been a bunny uprising here at HN headquarters.
TGIF: Dressage Jamz
It’s after five o’clock on Friday, and whether you’re going out riding this weekend or just going out, we at HN have your back.
Definition of the Day + Pop Quiz: ‘Tramp stamp’
Tramp stamp (n.): an emblem branded onto a horse’s hindquarters signifying breed registry approval.
Definition of the Day: Panty Chafe
Panty Chafe: [pan-tee cheyf] noun. A painful condition characterized by redness, rash and swelling along a female equestrian’s pantyline. (more…)
The Man Who Launched a Thousand Planks + More Random Acts of Planking
How did this equine planking mess get started in the first place? Glad you asked. (more…)
Horse Freaks and Freak Horses: A very curious new series
Today, we present to you Linus the Oregon Long-Haired Wild Wonder Horse. Linus, and his 14-foot-long mane, was the headliner of a late 19th-century traveling circus show. (more…)
Only in Ocala
“Sweetie, can you run to the pharmacy and pick up some dewormer, hoof sealant and fly spray?” If you live near this Walgreens, which includes a “horse care” section, your answer could be yes. (more…)
Dressage Blows: A poem by Wylie, age 13
Even as a snot-nosed kid I understood the basic concept around which every foxhunter’s life revolves: The great outdoors are great; the ring, not so much. (more…)
FEI Pictogram Contest: Take #2
A couple days ago, we announced that Horse Nation’s awesomesauce submissions to the FEI’s pictogram contest got tossed in their high and mighty wastebasket. Well, we’re not going down without a fight. (more…)
Like ‘The Fox & the Hound,’ but for real
The story of an inter-species relationship between an orphaned fox and a Jack Russell in England has been making headlines around the world. (more…)
BOOM!! (That was my head exploding)
Introducing Horse Lovers Camera: a brand-new iPhone app that allows you to superimpose adorable horse pictures on whatever you want. (more…)
Mardi Gras: Lady Godivas parade ‘in the nude’
Here’s a nice mental image for ya: An all-female New Orleans riding group that dons nude body-stockings and chucks bedazzled horse shoes into the crowd. (more…)
Hamburger! We have a German translator in the house
Since HN’s German fluency is limited to the words “lager” and “Oktoberfest,” we had difficulty earlier today translating the newspaper that carried the Totilas report. Then we got this email: (more…)
Valentine’s Day Special: Horse Nation has been very, very naughty
Horses have taken over every other area of your life, you might as well let them in your bedroom, too. Here are a few Valentine’s Day ideas. (more…)
If you don’t think this is cute, you probably don’t have a soul
Just sayin’. Presenting: The latest nauseatingly adorable email sensation to land in my inbox–thanks, Samantha, for the tip. (more…)
Intervention: We think you have a problem
Ammy-adult event rider/blogger Holly Ratcliff admits that she “would much rather jump one of the red concrete balls in the Target parking lot” than an upright show jump vertical. (more…)
News: Horses now officially classed as vehicles in Australia
Riders must obey the same traffic rules as drivers. Other horse-specific rules apply, including a law that you can’t tether a horse to a moving vehicle or lead it alongside your vehicle while driving. (more…)
‘Suddenly, a horse running down the street outside my house.’
The latest random horse photo to go viral on the web. (more…)