Care

Wellness for riders, grooming articles, mental health.

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?…

How to Fix Clipping Mistakes, Presented by Wahl

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

Grooming: Between the Warm Up and the Ring, Presented by Wahl

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

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…