Protective Jackets and Vests: To Wear or Not to Wear?

December 13, 2020

While having dinner with my family a few weeks ago, we had a conversation about the use of inflatable airbag jackets and vests while riding after recently learn...

Book Excerpt: Easy Ways to Adjust Your Hips, Spine, and Torso for Better Jumping Position

December 11, 2020

In this excerpt from her classic book Centered Riding 2, visionary instructor Sally Swift provides easy exercises to improve your body position over fences. ...

10 Tips for Long-Distance Horse Shipping

December 10, 2020

As you’re preparing to ship your horse south for the winter, there are several things you’ll want to do ahead of time to ensure a smooth trip. Photo courtes...

SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Peppermint Pony Pop-Tarts

December 9, 2020

One of the many things we love about SmartPak is the way they are always sharing their favorite horse treat recipes. These holiday-inspired Peppermint Pony Pop-...

Taking the Reins

December 8, 2020

For as long as I can remember, writing has just been plain fun for me. As a little kid, I wrote poetry and short stories; in high school and college I started w...

Handing Over the Reins

December 6, 2020

When I was younger, I found out that my parents were going to send me to private school for high school, instead of the public one down the street where all my ...

Nation Media Holiday Contest!

December 4, 2020

Happy Holidays (in advance) from all of us at the Nation Media team! We want to celebrate YOU, our readers, and we couldn't do that without the help of our amaz...

The Best Horse Books to Gift this Holiday Season

December 2, 2020

As the ground and water buckets begin to freeze in the north, and as many equestrians across the country find themselves with perhaps more time at home than mos...

USHJA Annual Meeting: Diversity & Inclusion in Our Sport (FREE Session 12/04)

November 30, 2020

Our current social environment has brought to the surface several issues and opportunities for betterment and growth. During the USHJA Annual Meeting, join th...

Movie Review: Black Beauty – the 2020 Version

November 29, 2020

I had no idea that there was a 2020 release of the movie, Black Beauty. When did that happen? Horse Nation Editor, DeAnn, discovered it and reviewed it. Sounds ...