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Blanketing Your Horse for Changing Temperatures, Presented by Kensington Protective Products

Temperatures are beginning to drop, particularly at night, so it’s time to break out the…

Pro Tips: Body Clipping Basics + Giveaway, Presented by Wahl

The weather is getting cooler, which means it’s about time to break out the clippers…

Why Does My Horse Have Dandruff?

Almost all of us have had dry, flaky skin on our own heads at some…

Pro Tips: How to Treat and Prevent Fungus, Presented by Wahl

Fungus. We may be heading out of the hottest part of the year, when sweat…

Grooming: Nip It In The Bud, Presented by Wahl

This article first appeared in the October 2016 issue of Heels Down Magazine. For stories…

Bits and Pieces: The Great Bitting Debate

To bit or not to bit? That seems to be a popular (or infamous, depending…

Get Your Horse's Fitness Back On Track

Horses that participate in any sport have a certain level of fitness they should operate…

The Great Treat Debate

You’ve just finished your ride and your horse was excellent. What better way to reward…

Grooming Secrets of the Pros: Dealing with the Unexpected, Presented by Wahl

Krista Moyer is a professional groom working in Ontario, Canada and Wellington, Florida. As Canadian…

Happy Horses: A Look at Equine Ulcers, Presented by Wahl

The dreaded U-word is one that most horse owners have dealt with at one point…