Working Women
by“Women working in the horse industry, particularly those who are impassioned, knowledgeable and empathic, are unsung heroines. They work long hours, often in dangerous…
Stories
The Pressure to Succeed as an Amateur on the A-Circuit
byAs told by Liz Porath: The course was on grass, and I was going fast for the win in the jump-off. I was going through…
Spicer’s Corner: Boss It like a Pro at Badminton
byFirst time at Badminton? Fear not – we’ve got you covered with our no-holds-barred, access-all-areas* guide to the world’s most fearsomely fabulous four-star. *Okay,…
Praise The Horse: Build Confidence with Positive Training
byThis article first appeared in the January 2018 issue of Heels Down Magazine. For more stories worth reading, subscribe now in the app and…
Shoe-Pulling Prevention 101, Presented by Wahl
byIt’s springtime, and it’s muddy. For many horse owners, this means a constant fear of pulled shoes. While you can’t completely prevent it from…
Manure On My Tall Boots: A Study of Contrasts
byIn a world where words like “manure” and “drool” are mixed in with “Longines,” and “Land Rover,” dirt and grime is combined, somewhat nonchalantly,…
The Ten: The Horse Auction Reinvented
by“Most auctions are very monotone, and it’s a little boring,” states Tal Milstein, one of the organizers for the The Ten Auction, “We’re trying…
Dressage and Show Jumping Love Story: Mary Bahniuk Lauritsen and James Fairclough
byDressage rider Mary Bahniuk Lauritsen and show jumper James Fairclough were both in the same places at the same time without ever crossing paths….
Horse Jobs: “I’m a Wiener Cleaner”
byStefanie Guillaume makes her mark as a professional sheath cleaner. By Wendy Angel “I go all the way up in there. I’m past my…