Carley Sparks, Author at Horse Network

Boyd Martin and Crackerjack Will “Live to Fight Another Day” After Badminton Fall

Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials in Gloucestershire, England was the stuff of dreams for Germany's Michael Jung. For world #8 Boyd Martin (USA), it was a day of disappointment. Martin was among...

Michael Jung Makes History—Again

When people look back on Michael Jung's career 50 years from now, there will be one defining feature—his history of firsts. Jung is the first eventer to hold World, Olympic...

Mother Knows Best

In homage to maternal wisdom this Mother’s Day, we asked top riders across North America: “What’s the best advice your mom ever gave you?” [show-list]

Johnny Weir’s Tweet-Powered Brooch Wins the Kentucky Derby and the Internet

The race may still be half an hour away but Johnny Weir and his tweet-powered brooch have already taken the early lead for most memorable moment at this year's Kentucky Derby....

Jung Again! The Rolex Grand Slam Title is Micheal Jung’s to Lose

Michael Jung (GER) slayed the cross country phase at Badminton today. Because that's what the world number one does. For the second time in a week, the Olympic gold medalist gave...

Michael Jung Continues to be Amazing Because Obviously

Another day, another victory. So goes the life of German superstar Michael Jung. Hot off his victories at the 2015 Burghley Horse Trials and the 2016 Rolex Kentucky Three Day...

Horse Rescue Efforts on Hold as Fires Continue to Rage in Fort McMurray

For the sixth consecutive day, wildfires continued to rage in Fort McMurray. More than 85,000 hectares of land and an estimated 1,600 structures have already been destroyed in what is...

24 Things You Know for Certain #BecauseOfHorses

We don't pretend to know it all or even all that we should. We do know this... https://twitter.com/chestnutcliche/status/727550927163543552 https://twitter.com/DejavuEq/status/727549261139705856 https://twitter.com/Fancy4Fjords/status/727548573173297153 https://twitter.com/dianeAtwood/status/727548249578557440 https://twitter.com/perf_horse/status/727545833915191296 https://twitter.com/BourbonNbays/status/727545414572978177 https://twitter.com/equonabudget/status/727544520116736001 https://twitter.com/backintheirons/status/727543998915584000 https://twitter.com/BreedShowBlog/status/727543772192628736 https://twitter.com/equonabudget/status/727543315802017792 https://twitter.com/RockTheStein/status/727541300896096257 https://twitter.com/perf_horse/status/727541135812362240 https://twitter.com/Natalie_WS/status/727540905205334016...

Relive #Rolex2016 in 140 Characters or Fewer

We came. We saw. We tweeted. Relive the magic that was the Best Weekend All Year—the 2016 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. https://twitter.com/katiewegman/status/723687805298331648 https://twitter.com/waggonergrace32/status/714280927946473472 https://twitter.com/huntrprincess55/status/712084810492030978 https://twitter.com/TBaftercare/status/723514200392347648 https://twitter.com/HorseNetwrk/status/725401929480851456 https://twitter.com/HorseHubby/status/723511542839402496 https://twitter.com/arielesusername/status/726471501763866625 https://twitter.com/DatingMyHorse/status/726062825014202368 https://twitter.com/BourbonNbays/status/725641428936851456 https://twitter.com/Mshoop/status/726804434290876417...

This PBR Prince Tribute Is Exactly What You Need on a Monday

Flint Rasmussen is is the Michael Jung of rodeo clowns. The former high school teacher has been named PRCA Clown of the Year for eight consecutive years and won the Coors...

Michael Jung Takes a Commanding Lead at Rolex, Just Like We Knew He Would

Michael Jung (GER) and FischerRocana FST have taken a commanding lead at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event (USA). Because that's just what Michael Jung does. The reigning world #1 has three jumping fences in...

Australian Teen Suffers Fatal Accident at CCI1* Event in Sydney

Tragedy struck at the Sydney International Horse Trials in Australia this morning. Nineteen-year-old Caitlyn Fischer suffered a fatal fall on the cross country course riding the 12-year-old gelding Ralphie. From...

Ride the 2016 Rolex Cross Country Course with Elisa Wallace

The exuberant "Wooo!" around the four-minute mark. A "hi-ya" at 7:55. A breathless "Go, John, Go!" at 9:40. And a well-earned curse breathed over the finish line. Elisa Wallace (USA) takes...

Marilyn Little Is Finding the Genius Between the Disciplines

Before she was an accomplished international show jumper. Before her meteoric rise up the ranks of eventing. Before she even courted the idea of competing in two equestrian disciplines at...

18 Reasons Helmets Are the Worst, According to YouTubers

The quotes are real. The grammar is spotty. And the logic, well, see for yourself... 1. "MY MOM makes me wear a helmet and I've been riding for a very...

Custom Luggage, the Gift for the Horse Girl Who Has Everything

Horse nameplate belts. Custom horsehair jewelry. Show ribbon throw-blankets. Monogrammed everything. If you're a self-respecting horse person, you own one or all of the above items and the horse tattoo...

Team Canada Wins a Gold Medal—IN OLYMPIC FASHION

Hudson’s Bay Company unveiled the Team Canada Collection athletes will be wearing at the upcoming 2016 Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games. It looks an awful lot like the 2015 Pan American...

Quiz: Giving Birth or Riding Without Stirrups?

The quotes are real. So is the pain.

12 Awesome Things About Spring Only Horse People Understand

Spring has sprung! With it comes a whole host of awesomeness that every horse person can relate to... [show-list] Be Social! Connect with Absorbine®.

Riders Read Awkward Tweets

Fangirling over your favorite rider is standard fare on social media. We know because a) we do it, a lot and b) we post your gushing tweets on the regular. While confessing your heart's...

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