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Wellness for riders, grooming articles, mental health.

The Mindful Equestrian: Meditation for Performance

The catch word “mindfulness” has been floating around a lot in recent years, but I…

As Heard On Heels Down Happy Hour: Confidential Grooming Secrets

The head groom and barn manager behind professional eventers, Doug and Jessica Payne, joined our…

15 Ways To Use Duct Tape Around The Barn, Presented by Wahl

Duct tape. It’s the tape above all tapes. It’s so handy, even astronauts use it…

Productivity Hacks: Run Your Barn Like a Well-Oiled Machine

When Courtney Carson first took on the position as the head groom for Payne Equestrian…

CrossFit, Orangetheory, Barre: What Fitness Brand Is Better for Riding?

When it comes to health and fitness, there are a lot of niche styles and…

Could My Horse’s Diet Be Hurting Him?

Your horse is itchy, full of hives and bludgeoning himself on his stall from excessive…

The Turnout Taboo: How Much Is Right for Your Horse?

It’s a common myth that many show horses are not turned out for fear of…

Should You Clip Your Horse’s Whiskers and Ears?

By Liv Gude of Professional Equine Grooms, special contributor to Heels Down Magazine Should you…

No Hoof, No Horse: The Down Low on Thrush

Say the word “thrush” around any horse person, and they will wrinkle their nose in…

My Vet Told Me Not To Vaccinate My Horse. Wait, What?

My horse breathed a long and heavy sigh as we waited in the the air…