Care

Wellness for riders, grooming articles, mental health.

Let's Be Straight About How You Sit in the Saddle

By Kathlyn Hossack, Athletic Therapist/Kinesiologist at Integrative Movement Posture. Biomechanics. Athleticism. These three things are important…

Are You Cut Out to Work in the Horse Business? Presented by Wahl

By Liv Gude of Professional Equine Grooms, special contributor to Heels Down Magazine How do…

Equestrian Fitness: Your Size Doesn’t Determine How Fit You Are

By Kathlyn Hossack, Certified Athletic Therapist Our bodies: something our society is fixated on. Everywhere…

Simple Safety Habits in the Barn

Safety is of paramount importance around the barn – after all, we all know horses…

Horse Show Packing Lists: What Pro Grooms Bring, Presented by Wahl

We once forgot to pack wheelbarrows for a two-week show where we brought eight horses.…

Tame Your Horse's Unruly Mane Like A Professional Groom, Presented by Wahl

Before you begin, make sure the mane is evenly thick. Pulling the mane creates an…

Ins and Outs of Daily Leg Care, Presented by Wahl

By Liv Gude of Professional Equine Grooms, special contributor to Heels Down Magazine Your horse’s…

One Blow to the Head Can Last a Lifetime

Imagine holding a half-dozen coins in the palm of your hand. Quarters, dimes, pennies. You…

Flying with Horses, Presented by Wahl

By Liv Gude of Professional Equine Grooms, special contributor to Heels Down Magazine Any horse…

Keep Movin': Help Your Horse Recover

For any equine athlete, muscular maintenance is important when preventing injury and other ailments. Horses…