Care

Wellness for riders, grooming articles, mental health.

Grooming: Become Your Own Expert, Presented by Wahl

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

Dazed and Confused: Is Hemp Safe for My Horse?

This article first appeared in the August 2017 issue of Heels Down Magazine. For more…

Is Your Lack of Fitness Hurting Your Horse?

There’s a common theme I see in equestrians. We are absolutely obsessive about our horses’…

Pro Tips: Which Cooler Should You Use?

Coolers are an effective way to manage your horse’s body temperature in cold weather. Whether…

Pro Tips: Keeping Your Horse Clean When It’s Cold

Cold weather presents a new set of challenges when it comes to horse care. When…

Matt Brown Finds Fitness In Martial Arts

Equestrian athletes, horse and rider alike, benefit from varied exercise. From hill work and gymnastics…

How to Effectively Clean Your Grooming Tools, Presented by Wahl

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

Treating Girth Galls and Blanket Rubs, Presented by Wahl

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

How Carl Hester Keeps His Horses

Photography Karie Alderman Five-time British Olympian and gold medalist Carl Hester doesn’t keep secrets about…

Barefoot or Shod: Which is Right For My Horse?

It’s a fairly common dilemma most horse owners face: To shoe, or not to shoe?…