When a horse startled by a passing motorcycle veers straight into the path of a second oncoming motorcycle, disaster seems eminent. (more…)
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JAWS: Racehorse Edition
Danger cones are used for a reason in a shedrow. This guy is about to discover exactly what that reason is. (Hint: It has something to do with “danger.”) (more…)
Can’t Nuttin’ Bring These People Down
‘Cause they’re happy. From Germany to Czechoslovakia, horse people rocking out to Pharrell Williams’ infectious hit. Clap along if you feel like that’s what you want to do. (more…)
If This Commercial Doesn’t Make You Want a Nutri-Grain Bar, Kellogg’s History in Horses Will
Two racehorses discuss the finer points of “cakey-ness” over tea in this Kellogg’s Nutri Grain commercial. (more…)
Video: Heather Johnson ‘Same Love’ Reining Freestyle
This emotional ride from the 2014 Kentucky Reining Cup Freestyle Reining World Championship, dedicated to Heather’s aunt and aunt’s partner, was a fan favorite. (more…)
Well, That’s One Way To Use the Hot Walker
Most horses tend to go with the herd. Bull likes to do things his own way. And by “own way” we mean the “wrong way.” He travels the opposite direction of the hot walker—on purpose. (more…)
George Morris on Inventing the Whoop And Other Topics
In hunter circles it is customary to “whoop” after a good round. Like taming loose locks with a hairnet and judging style on par with substance, it’s just a more refined approach to horse riding. (more…)
Germany’s Daniel Deusser Is Your FEI Longines World Cup Jumping Champion
Thirty-two-year old Daniel Deusser of Germany won the 2014 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final in Lyon, France! Celebration ensues. (more…)
Video: USEF ‘One with the Horse’
I love this just-released rehash of an older USEF promo — the video is new, but the William Shatner voiceover is a classic. (more…)
Video: The Horse Who Said ‘Hey’
“Prepare to be shocked by this hard-hitting investigative report about an astonishing horse named Taffy.” Or, at least be prepared to laugh. (more…)
5 Videos of Real Horses Meeting the ‘War Horse’ Puppet
If your horse was confronted by a lifesize puppet of himself, would he know the difference? Or would he even stick around long enough to find out? (more…)
Video: Meet Me at the Mounting Block
If mounting a horse was an Olympic sport, JD and Phillip just won the Gold Medal. Prepare to be schooled in mounting block etiquette. (more…)
‘There’s A Moose Stuck in Your Fence’
Two guys walk into a backyard and… restore your faith in humanity.
Video: Horses in Black and White
French videographer/HN reader Julien Guntz’s latest piece renders everyday equestrian images in black and white, revealing their stripped-down beauty. (more…)
3 Oddly Appropriate Examples of Horse Dancing
Because sometimes there’s nothing better than a well-chosen soundtrack.
Brace Yourself For The Cute
Party dresses and ponies! It’s just your average day on the farm for three-year-old Barret Bruneau and her BFF, Velvet. (more…)
Lil Bub + Bunny + Guinea Pig + Mini-horse + Andrew W.K. + Amy Sedaris = Best Slumber Party EVER
I don’t even understand but it makes me happy. (more…)
Video: Portrait of a Girl and Her Horse
I am a huge fan of Julien Guntz’s videography, and Julien’s latest piece beautifully captures the quiet, intimate relationship that exists between a young girl and her horse. (more…)
Video: Police Horse Puts on a Show for Mardi Gras Goers
A few well-timed turns on the forehand, a bit of rein-back and a sidewalk band was all it took to keep a crowd of Bourbon Street partiers wildly entertained on Fat Tuesday. (more…)
Mustang Rune Raises the Roof at Global Dressage Festival
Elisa Wallace obliterated any preconceived notions held by the packed house of dressage fans when she proudly strode into the main arena on 4-year-old Rune. A mustang. Bareback. (more…)
Jumping Fitness Gone Wild
Someone, somewhere on the Internet, saw a video of a jumping fitness class and decided to Photoshop it up. And now, because and only because it involves horses, we bring it to you. (more…)
Video: Who Needs Modern Technology When You Have a Horse?
This contraption exercises your horse, does household chores and cuts your electric bill all in one fell swoop. (more…)
Video: Horses Aren’t the Only Animals That Roll in the Mud to Their Owners’ Dismay
This pet Pangolin (a scaly African anteater-like critter) is taking the cutest mudbath EVER. (more…)
Video: Fun With Puddles
Horses in the Morning host Glenn Hebert posted this video of his horse “making a splash” and it immediately went viral. You’ve got to watch! (more…)
Video: Fjord Fails
Is there anything cuter than when cream colored ponies turn into bratty brazen beasts? Horse Nation: there isn’t.