Care

Wellness for riders, grooming articles, mental health.

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…

To Vaccinate Or Not? Everything You Need To Know, Presented by Wahl

Show horses have their own set of disease risks, as they often interact with new…

When Tragedy Strikes: Don’t Ignore Your Own Warning Signs

I literally thought that a bomb had gone off. It felt like the explosion had…

What English Riders Can Learn From WEG Reining Contender Robyn Schiller

Robyn Schiller describes the signature move of a reining pattern — riding at a full…