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AMA: I Need To Improve My Half-Seat

I need help to improve my (nonexistent) half-seat. What should I be doing in and…

Horses Are Hard, Don’t Give Up: When The Dream Horse Doesn’t Work Out

Editor’s Note: This story originally published in the Heels Down Spark newsletter in May 2021,…

Horses Are Hard, Don’t Give Up: Despite All Obstacles

Editor’s Note: This story originally published in the Heels Down Spark newsletter in May 2021,…

Horses Are Hard, Don’t Give Up: Surviving The Unthinkable

Editor’s Note: This story originally published in the Heels Down Spark newsletter in May 2021,…

Top 5 Show Ready Must-Haves For The Season

Looking to add a little sparkle to spruce up your show season get up? Look…

Horses Are Hard, Don’t Give Up: The Chestnut Mare Of All Chestnut Mares

Editor’s Note: This story originally published in the Heels Down Spark newsletter in May 2021,…

The Tired, Old Social Influencer Amateur Debate

This hot take first appeared in the Heels Down Spark on September 28, 2021. Sign…

Horses Are Always There For Us, Even After A Long Break

It doesn’t matter if you were last on a horse yesterday or 20 years ago,…

Spark Awards for Equestrian Artists and Innovators
Congratulations to the 2021 Heels Down Spark Award Winners

In April, we set out to find talented and creative equestrian creators. The Spark Awards is an…

Spark Awards for Equestrian Artists and Innovators
Meet The Finalists: Spark Awards Broadcasting

The 2021 Heels Down Spark Awards aims to highlight creative individuals making their mark in the equestrian…