Sport Horse Nation Spotlight: More Than a Plain Brown Package
Some of the best gifts come in a plain brown package, like these five talented horses currently listed for sale on Sport Horse Nation.
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USDA Temporarily Closes Miami Animal Import Center
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has closed the Miami Animal Import Center to new arrivals after quarantined horses became sick at the facility. The closure began Saturday Jan. 19,
...» Read More!#EventerFailFriday: Yeah … Nope
You hear nice-to-a-fault people all the time bemoaning “I can’t say no!” As a species, we’ve perfected the old nod-and-smile: “Of course I’m excited about wearing this bridesmaid dress that makes me look like a
...» Read More!Thursday Video from SmartPak: A Pony Powerhouse Named Prince
After watching this helmet cam on Horse Nation of a snow white, 14.2-hand Connemara named Prince gamely tackling cross country, I had to know more: WHO IS THIS PONY?!?! A little research turned up that he
...» Read More!Wednesday Video from Kentucky Performance Products: Andrew Hoy’s Newest Kid-Training Technique
Raising children is no easy task. Much like the horses in your barn, you’ve got to
...» Read More!#EventerProblems Vol. 167, Presented by Haygain: This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things
Dar-ling / Because you break them / I had to take them away…. This week’s edition of #EventerProblems is brought to you by Haygain, Taylor Swift lyrics, horses everywhere who can’t keep their clothes on,
...» Read More!Eventing Life Lesson (Brought to You by Harry Potter)
The Harry Potter universe is littered with equine-esque creatures that we all recognize from mythology or folk lore of some kind. I’m talking centaurs, hippogriffs (half-eagle, half-horse, flying creature of legend), unicorns, or Abraxans (the
...» Read More!Stable View Aiken Opener Recap + Photo Gallery
Stable View commenced the winter season with its Aiken Opener Horse Trials this past Saturday, January 12th. As usual for this event, there was a softer cross country course with 135 riders competing across 12
...» Read More!Who Jumped It Best? Majestic Oaks Open Training Edition
The U.S. eventing season kicked off over the weekend, so that means it’s time for the first edition of Who Jumped It Best for 2019. We had fabulous weather at Majestic Oaks Horse Trials in
...» Read More!The Healing Power of Art: Jonty Evans Back on Board Top Horse
There’s no cure for the Monday blues, right? Wrong-o, friends — there most certainly is, and it comes in the form of jolly good news. Today, that news — and that bit of sunshine on
...» Read More!Sights & Sounds from Majestic Oaks H.T.
Majestic Oaks kicked off the season in #EventingSunnyFL this weekend. These January competitions are a great opportunity to show off skills accomplished during your winter homework. Kristin Rubash and Capone (pictured above) were among the
...» Read More!Mayzie: One of The 52 Thoroughbreds
It all started with a Facebook post: 52 Thoroughbreds who needed immediate relocation. The story was spread far and wide and concluded with a happy ending as all horses were homed. But that success doesn’t stop the
...» Read More!Best of JN: Olympic & WEG Jumpers to Be Auctioned Online Following FBI Seizure
After being sentenced to ten years in prison for money laundering this past November, Alejandro Andrade’s string of top showjumpers are set to be sold via online auction. The horses were seized by US authorities
...» Read More!Chatwin Crowned 2018 Eventing Nation Horse of the Year
We are delighted to announce that The Chatwin Group’s Chatwin has been named 2018 EN Horse of the Year after besting the field of five nominees and garnering more than 50% of the vote. As the only horse of
...» Read More!Thursday Video from SmartPak: These Fox Hunting Toddlers Know No Fear
EN reader Marjean McIntyre recently pointed me toward “Kizzy & Etties Pony Adventures” on Facebook and Instagram and now I am obsessed. The pages chronicle the horsey adventures of two British toddlers: Kizzy, who just turned 5,
...» Read More!Top International Eventers in Search of Catch Rides for Aiken Showcase
Invitations have been sent out for the $50,000 Grand-Prix Eventing Invitational, and top international event riders have expressed interesting in competing in Aiken’s inaugural eventing showcase on March 1-2, 2019, at Bruce’s Field. EN confirmed with event
...» Read More!On Fear
Fear. We all have it in one way or another. In a sport where one is under constant criticism, constructive or otherwise, and constant judgement, putting down the “you are now being judged” cap can
...» Read More!Strike Smartly Passes Away after Colic Complications
Britain’s Tom McEwen today announced the sad passing of 12-year-old Strike Smartly, his 2017 Chatsworth CCI4*-S (CIC3*) and Camphire CCI4*-L (CCI3*) winner. Known as Paddy, the Irish Sport Horse (Ghareeb x Ramble Way, by Diamond Lad) was bred
...» Read More!When Can I Ride? vs. When Can I Actually Ride?
Ah, eventers — a half-crazed bunch of adrenaline seekers with a questionable approach to self-preservation. This hilarious illustration from Emily Cole perfectly captures the desperation to get back in the saddle as soon as possible after an
...» Read More!Let’s Discuss: What Does Your Trainer Yell at You So Often That You Hear It in Your Dreams?
Carol Gee of Fernhill Sport Horses posted this video of Ian Stark pummeling a student repeatedly with directives to use her inside leg — “Inside leg! Inside leg! Inside leg!” — and it put a little smile on my face.
...» Read More!Tuesday Video from SpectraVet: New Season Jitters
Laura Collett’s three-star mount London 52 is rearing to get the 2019 season started! He had his first jump this week since finishing second at Boekelo last fall, and I think we can all agree he’s just a little excited.
...» Read More!This Video of the World Equestrian Center in Ocala Will Blow Your Mind
Chances are you’ve heard about the new World Equestrian Center currently under construction in Ocala, Florida, and set to open in January 2021. With 4,000 acres reserved for the project, the World Equestrian Center is set
...» Read More!Monday Video from Total Saddle Fit: Mountain Biker vs. Eventer on Cross Country
Believe it or not, if you told a member of the general public that you simply “ride,” horses might not be the first thing they think of. After all, snowboarders and mountain bikers are riders
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