Care

Wellness for riders, grooming articles, mental health.

Respect the Horse

There is much to be learned about horse care from disciplines outside of our areas…

Do You Need A Breastplate? Presented by Wahl

By Liv Gude of Professional Equine Grooms, special contributor to Heels Down Mag Imagine this:…

Am I Over-Supplementing My Horse?

By Justine Griffin Joint. Hoof. Coat. Digestive aid. Weight gain. Calming. Energy. Recovery. You name…

Is It Ever Too Late To Body Clip? Presented by Wahl

Spring is officially here (thought it still may not feel like it in some parts…

Is My Horse Fit Enough?

While a dressage horse might be a different sort of “fit” than an event horse,…

Treating Rain Rot Like a Pro Groom, Presented by Wahl

By Liv Gude of Professional Equine Grooms, special contributor to Heels Down Magazine You might…

Wrap It Right: A Polo Wrapping Tutorial, Presented by Wahl

Polo wraps are useful protective options for any horse’s legs. Particularly for flatwork (and not…

Proper Care Before and After Your Ride, Presented by Wahl

Proper grooming practices may come as second nature to you, and it’s something that should…

Is Lunging Helpful or Harmful?

Renowned eventing groom and yard manager Jackie Potts has been around the block a few…

Everyday Items You Wouldn't Think Would Be Useful in the Barn, Presented by Wahl

In all of our conversations with top riders and grooms, the topic of how to…