I heard someone comment today regarding the cross-country, which caused trouble for myriad horse/rider combinations, “Well, at least this year’s event is going to make for one heck of a ‘Thrills & Spills’ reel.” (more…)
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Video du Jour: Rolex cross-country course walk
Follow eventing legend Jim Wofford, xc course designer Derek di Grazia and five-time Rolex competitor Hawley Bennett-Awad around the most influential questions on the course. (more…)
Video du Hour: How to engage your horse’s back
We love the Bay Area Equestrian Network‘s educational video series, including this two-minute clinic with classical dressage trainer Will Faerber. (more…)
Video du Jour: Pimp my horse
We know you love your horse, but wouldn’t he be even cooler with a mini-fridge, unicorn horn and spinners? Yes, yes he would. Rated PG-13 for superfluous tastelessness at the end. (more…)
Video du Jour: Theme song?
Back in the ’80s when music was still awesome, British post-punk band The Cult (you know them from hits like “Fire Woman” and “She Sells Sanctuary”) wrote a lesser-known song called “Horse Nation.” We dug it up for ya. (more…)
Video du Jour: The cat that loves horses
Try to ignore the bizarre soundtrack and just appreciate the sheer adorableness of this video, featuring a very cuddly cat and a very tolerant horse. (more…)
Video du Jour: Kunal Nayyar’s Big Fat Indian Wedding
Kunal Nayyar, who plays Raj on Big Bang Theory, “nearly died” on a horse in the middle of his wedding celebration. Thanks to Caitrin O’Shea for the awesome tip! (more…)
Video du Jour: Shetland pony racing
It’s for real. And it’s as adorable as it sounds. Enjoy!!!
Video du Jour: Horsepower, literally
James May, presenter of BBC program Top Gear, analyzes the mechanics of racehorses and steeplechasers and discovers what he describes as a secret “turbocharger.” (more…)
Video du Jour: 15-y/o girl saves 25 horses from barn fire
McHenry County, Ill.–Last Wednesday, Madison Wallraf ran inside a burning stable and saved the life of her own horse, Red, and 25 others. (more…)
Teddy takes Rolex
How about some Rolex pony action? I love the wild crowd cheers that follow him around the course. Theodore O’Connor forever.
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One post, 10 years of Budweiser Clydesdale Super Bowl awesomeness
The best part of the Super Bowl is, of course, the annual airing of a new beer commercial featuring anthropomorphic horses. (more…)
Video du Jour: Anatomy in motion
This video is designed to really get under your skin–or your horse’s skin, rather. A horse is painted to shed light on the mechanics behind equine motion. (more…)
Edgar Prado’s High Speed Rein Save
How’s this for sportsmanship? Mid-race, Hall of Fame jockey Edgar Prado notices the rider on his outside’s in trouble and lends a helping hand (or whip). (more…)
Video du Jour: Proof that horses have souls
This video tells the story of an Arizona Mustang stallion who rescues a swept-away filly and pulls her to safety. Thanks to Victoria Smith, a Mustang owner herself, for the tip. (more…)
Video du Jour II: Honza Bláha – Open Borders
Some videos just can’t wait until tomorrow to be posted–and this is one of them. Thanks, Megan Rust, for the tip! (more…)
Video du Jour: 2012 Kentucky Derby fashion forecast
What to wear to the Derby this year? Start with a giant, completely ridiculous hat, obviously, and we’ll let this video take it from there. (more…)
YouTube: Because summer will be here before you know it
A horse cools off in a sprinkler–brilliant! And totally adorable.
Video du Jour: How to tuck a horse into bed
Eventing Nation posted this video last week and, even though we have absolutely no clue what the woman is saying, it’s still worth a watch. (more…)
#ThrowbackThursday: Bunny Show-Jumping
From the Horse Nation bunny street team’s personal collection: all the bunny show-jumping videos you can shake a carrot at, plus some.
Video du Jour: Horseless quadrille exhibition
Featuring the dressage talents of Guenter Seidel, David Wightman, Steffen Peters, Shannon Peters, Elizabeth Ball and Kathleen Raine. (more…)
Video du Jour: Frank Madden equitation clinic
Wanna train with Frank Madden? Get in line. In the meantime, check out this excerpt from his DVD Fundamentals for Better Rideability available at EquestrianClinics.com. (more…)
Video du Jour: Ed being naughty
Today’s video suggestion comes from reader Brittney Long, who writes, “Whenever I am having a bad day, I just have to watch this pony/adorable little boy combo to turn it around!” (more…)