Join us for a Review My Ride virtual clinic with Josh Nichol on Tuesday, June 10 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET!

Josh will offer real-time feedback on rider-submitted footage — and whether you’re jumping, doing dressage, or focusing on groundwork, his insights can help you deepen your connection with your horse and navigate challenges at any stage of your horsemanship journey.

Sign up here to join us live and submit your video for a chance to have Josh review it during the clinic!

PS: If you can't make it live, no problem — the replay will be made available to watch on NF+.

See you there!

Join us for a live virtual book talk with Tik Maynard on Tuesday, June 10th at 9 am PT / 12 pm ET!

We’ll be discussing his new memoir, "Starting in the Middle: How Horses, Those Who Study Them, and 265 Minutes with One Colt Helped Me Find Myself at Midlife" — a deeply honest look at how horses help us make sense of ourselves, our relationships, and our path forward, especially in the messy middle of life.

Tik will read a few favorite passages, share the stories behind them, and answer your questions live. This event is free and open to all, and a replay will be available to everyone who registers.

Click here to save your seat and let us know your questions for Tik about the book or his writing process in the comments below! 

Ask an equine podiatrist about hooves & hoof care!

We’re sitting down with Dr. Ellen Staples — a highly respected equine podiatrist based in Ocala — for an upcoming episode of Dear Horse World.  She’ll be walking us through hoof archetypes and what your horse’s feet might be saying, and she’s also game to weigh in on the tricky stuff our community’s dealing with.

So we want to know what YOU want to know about feet and shoeing.  Wondering about barefoot vs. shod? Cracks, flare, thin soles, heel bulbs, nutrition, white line disease? Drop your questions for Dr. Staples in the comments below and we’ll bring as many of them into the conversation as we can!

Tik Maynard is back for Office Hours on Monday, May 27th! 

Fresh off his second Road to the Horse win, a new bestselling book, and his hit course Riding with Tik Maynard — Tik’s ready to answer your questions live.

Whether you’re working on flatwork, fences, groundwork, or just figuring out what your horse is thinking — this is your chance to get expert advice from one of the most trusted horsemen in the game.

All levels. All disciplines. All welcome. (And yes, probably at least one dad joke.)

📅 Register here to join us! 

📧 Submit your questions for Tik here!

And if you can't make it day-of, no worries — the full replay will be available on NF+. See you there!

Did you catch last week’s episode of Dear Horse World with Dr. Jill Hechtman?

It sparked a big conversation about riding while pregnant — or choosing not to — on our social channels, so we wanted to bring it here for anyone who wants to share their experiences or keep the conversation going.

If you’ve faced this decision yourself, what helped you navigate it? If you’re thinking about starting a family, what riding-related questions are on your mind?

We know this is a personal and often sensitive topic, and there’s no one right answer — at NF+, we respect every choice and encourage you to work with your own doctor to decide what’s best for you.

SUNDAY SHOW JUMPING WATCH PARTY THREAD 🏆

The final phase is here. Everyone’s tired (including me, and I’ve just been watching??) so let’s see who keeps the rails up!

The 5* show jumping starts at 2:15 PM ET / 11:15 AM PT, with entries going in reverse order of placing. 

Good luck, Boyd!! 

SATURDAY KENTUCKY CSI5* WATCH PARTY THREAD ✨

If the XC adrenaline hasn’t wrecked your nervous system, there’s more. The Kentucky International CSI5* Grand Prix kicks off at 6:30 PM ET and is streaming live on USEF Network (not on CMH, sorry!). 

It’s a 1.60m course with a $400,000 purse and it’s attracted a stacked lineup of riders, including Margie Engle, McLain Ward, Jessica Springsteen, Kent Farrington, Laura Kraut, Ashlee Bond, Tiffany Foster, and more. Let us know if you’re tuning in and who you’re rooting for!

FRIDAY DRESSAGE WATCH PARTY THREAD 💃

Day 2 of dressage is here, and Boyd’s got a double feature: Luke 140 at 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT and Commando 3 at 3:34 PM ET / 12:34 PM PT.

Yesterday's results are posted, and you can tune in live to catch today's action. (Extended NF+ universe fun fact: Tik Maynard's better half, Sinead Halpin Maynard, is commentating the 4* and 5* livestream.)

Then come back here to chat with us about what’s going down in the sandbox! 🩰 

PS — Tik is on his way to KY as we speak and will be taking over the NF Instagram stories to give us a behind the scenes look at his weekend!

THURSDAY DRESSAGE WATCH PARTY THREAD  💫

The Kentucky 3-Day Event is officially underway! 

Boyd Martin enters the ring today with Fedarman B at 1:38 PM ET / 10:38 AM PT, and you can watch live on USEF Network or CMH. 

We’ll be here swooning over extended trots and pretending we know how coefficients work. Join us!

The best weekend of the year is here!

The Defender Kentucky 3-Day Event kicks off tomorrow, and we’re hosting a watch party all weekend to cheer on NF+ instructor Boyd Martin, who has three horses entered in the CCI5*-L this year: Fedarman B, Luke 140, and Commando 3.

How to join in:

📺 Every phase will be livestreamed on USEF Network and ClipMyHorse.TV. (You can stream for free on USEF with a fan membership.)

📹 ESPN 3 will also be airing highlights from the event each evening. 

🗣️ Join our daily watch party threads here in the NF+ forum to chat about the competition together!

Boyd’s ride times:

📅 Thursday, April 24 - Dressage

• 1:38 PM ET / 10:38 AM PT –  Fedarman B

📅 Friday, April 25 - Dressage

• 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT – Luke 140

• 3:34 PM ET / 12:34 PM PT – Commando 3

📅 Saturday, April 26 - Cross Country

• 1:34 PM ET / 10:34 AM PT – Fedarman B

• 2:42 PM ET / 11:42 AM PT – Luke 140

• 3:50 PM ET / 12:50 PM PT – Commando 3

📅 Sunday, April 27 - Show Jumping

• 2:15 PM ET / 11:15 AM PT – Show jumping to start, entries ride in reverse order of placing

And if pure show jumping is more your speed, the Kentucky International CSI5* takes place at 6:30 PM ET on Saturday and will be streamed on USEF Network. (Sorry, CMH folks!)

Entires include McLain Ward, Kent Farrington, Margie Goldstein-Engle, Richard Spooner, Tiffany Foster, Jessica Springsteen, Lillie Keenan, Laura Kraut, Ashlee Bond, Shane Sweetnam, Conor Swail,  Aaron Vale, Daniel Coyle, Darragh Kenny, and Mark, Daniel & Ilan Bluman... 🤯

See you here in the NF+ community this weekend — and good luck, Boyd!