Care

Wellness for riders, grooming articles, mental health.

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…

Runway Ready: Prepping for a Jog

Preparing for a jog at a show can be an elaborate process. Whether you’re trotting…

A Hairy Situation: Caterpillars That Cause Abortions in Pregnant Mares

Breeding season is upon us. That means lots of thinking about stud lines, timing, nutrition…

Toxic Feed, Lethal Consequences

From positive drug tests to death, horse owners fear the aftermath of equine feed contamination.…

Horse Show Grooming Fails, and How to Recover – Presented by Wahl

By Liv Gude of Professional Equine Grooms, special contributor to Heels Down Magazine Some common…

Horse Care: When Not to Keep It Simple, Presented by Wahl

By Liv Gude of Professional Equine Grooms, special contributor to Heels Down Magazine Keep it…

Caring for the Older Horse the Right Way, Presented by Wahl

By Liv Gude of Professional Equine Grooms, special contributor to Heels Down Magazine The older…