….Some horses are NOT a fan. In this video, George Morris schools clinic riders over a liverpool, using it as an example of how to educate a horse to a spooky jump. (more…)

I am loving this hilarious racing-themed commercial for Wheetabix (which, from what I gather, is the U.K. equivalent of Wheaties). (more…)

From August 30 to September 4 at Greenwich Park, 78 paralympic equestrians will be vying for Olympic gold. (more…)

BBC Countryfile‘s Brough Scott talks about Warrior, a real war horse that served in the Great War and was active in many famous battles. (more…)

Going to the dentist isn’t on anyone’s top 10 list of favorite things to do, but you’ve got to admit, our horses have it WAY worse. (more…)

Watch along with trainer Doug O’Neill and family as I’ll Have Another and Mario Gutierrez surge toward the wire. If this was their Preakness reaction, what’ll happen when they pull off the Belmont? (more…)

From national flags and music notes to lightning bolts and hearts, creative quarter marks are a fun way to jazz up your horse’s hindquarters. British dressage rider Gemma Green shares her secrets with HorseHero.com. (more…)

Tennessee Walking Horse soring is a subject we’ve spoken out against repeatedly here at Horse Nation. In the past few days, the issue has reached a fever pitch, prompted by the Humane Society’s release of this undercover video last week. (more…)

A video montage of drunk and passed-out-drunk people in the 2010 Preakness infield. Abby, be careful out there!!!! (more…)

Speaking of War Horse, today’s video comes from reader Raye Lynn Phoebus and features Reckless, a mare so heroic she was promoted to Staff Sergeant during the Korean War. (more…)

From the British sketch comedy show Smack the Pony, which aired from 1999-2003, comes this really dumb music video about dressage. Our apologies in advance. (more…)

TeamUSA.org recaps the Rolex Three-Day Event, profiles the top USA-based finishers, and considers how its results may factor into eventing team selection. (more…)

Continuing today’s Smiley kick (see also: Deep Thoughts), the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Thousand Acres talks riding, racing and writing. (more…)

Now-legendary Northern Dancer was second favorite when he left the gate to set a new Derby record in ’64. Who will enter the history books today? Not long now… (more…)

When trainer Larry Jones found Hank, his hooves were 8 inches long. He’s since blossomed into a happy, healthy, expert track pony. (more…)

Jockey Sheldon Russell, 24, will ride Done Talking in his first Kentucky Derby. Either Russell’s playing it cool under pressure, or he’s just pretty cool. Plus he’s got an awesome accent. Need I say more? (more…)

Move over, helmet cams–there’s a new video trend in town. (Well, OK, it may not be a trend yet. And, it kind of makes you feel a little queasy if you watch it for too long.) As discovered on YouTube by Laura Cox: (more…)

The star of this video is is Classic Goldrush, a 15.2-hh pinto crossbred that competes in 2* eventing and Grand Prix show-jumping. Bridle optional, apparently. (more…)

Country music legend Lyle Lovett was among the competitors at the 2012 Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup, held in conjunction with Rolex over the weekend at the Kentucky Horse Park. (more…)