Good Friday, Horse Nation! Many of you are kicking off a nice long weekend–maybe you’re heading to a competition, or just planning to squeeze in some extra one-on-one time with your horse. (more…)

Spring has sprung, and it’s impossible not to feel the electricity in the air as show season is officially upon Horse Nation.

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So, I ran a marathon over the weekend (I use the word “run” VERY loosely.) It was probably a bad idea, my knees are hanging on by a thread, but I thought I’d give it one last try. (more…)

Blogging isn’t just for self-absorbed computer nerds. It can be an incredibly useful tool for horsepeople. (more…)

One of my favorite Horse Nation columns (OK, I have a LOT of them) is “Bit of Advice,” a monthly column by Australian bitting expert Anita Marchesani. (more…)

If you ride, you’re going to fall off–it’s a fact of life. And the sooner you can embrace your inner lawn dart, the better off you’ll be.

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No horse asks to become the scaffolding that holds up our most sacred hopes and dreams. And yet, there are times when they feel just as much like wrecking balls, shattering the projections of our possible selves that we’ve placed upon them. (more…)

Good morning Horse Nation! After yesterday’s “Fit to Ride” column I bet you woke up today feeling pumped like an Eminem song, all ready to get in shape. (more…)

If riding is the sole source of physical activity in your life, you might be selling yourself–and your horse–short. (more…)

Good morning, Horse Nation! Hope the sun is shining and the birds are singing wherever you are. (more…)

When non-horsey people drop not-so-subtle hints that they’d like to go riding with you, how do you respond? (more…)

Tally-ho Horse Nation! Even though spring seems like it arrived way ahead of time this year, many foxhunts are just now wrapping up their seasons.

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Happy Friday! You’re almost there! Remember that Horse Nation is cheering for you as you gallop down the homestretch of your week.

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Just five Thursdays from now, the first wave of competitors will be cantering into the dressage ring at Rolex. Already, anticipation of the event is palpable. (more…)

Victoria Smith’s query yesterday about balancing horses with motherhood really struck a chord with Horse Nation. (more…)

Among the many “highly professional” strategies we employ here at Horse Nation is the one where we throw a bunch of stuff against the wall and see what sticks. (more…)

Rise and shine, Horse Nation! If you’re already buried beneath an avalanche of work, at least you know how to use a pitchfork. (more…)

Whatcha doing this weekend? Something fabulous, I hope. If you’re going out on the town to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, be safe–don’t do anything that the My Little Ponies in this video wouldn’t do. (more…)

Good morning Horse Nation! It’s Thursday, which means it’s almost time for one of my favorite columns of the week: “The Secret Life of McKenna & Dorito.” (more…)

I don’t know what the weather’s like where you are, but here in the South, it’s another day in paradise. Sunny skies and a high of… wait for it… 81. Hello, first farmer’s tan of the year. (more…)

One of the great things about riding, whether as a hobby or a profession, is its long shelf life. Unlike other sports, you don’t age out at 18, or 25, or 30. In fact, many equestrians don’t even hit their stride until middle age. (more…)

My friend Jocelyn remarked on Facebook yesterday: “Today should be a horse person’s holiday. An extra hour of sunlight means 1. You have time to actually groom your horse before you ride 2. You don’t have to speed to beat the sun after work (more…)

Happy weekend, Horse Nation! If you’ve got big, ambitious plans for the weekend, that’s awesome. If you don’t, that might be even more awesome. (more…)

Good morning sunshine! Looks like you made it through to another Friday. Now all you have to do is keep up the good work for a few hours longer. We can help. (more…)