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Max Corcoran: Learn How Your Horse Travels Best, Presented by Wahl

Max Corcoran has groomed internationally at the highest levels of equestrian sport for nearly two…

Max Corcoran: Get Your Horse's Stifles and Hind End Back on Track

Max Corcoran has groomed internationally at the highest levels of equestrian sport for nearly two…

Inside the Horse’s Mind: Horses Can Read Human Emotion

It’s not hard for horse people to believe, but science proves it: horses can read…

Heels Down Rewind: Michael Jung Makes Three-peat History at Rolex Kentucky

Busy weekend? The Heels Down Rewind has you covered with everything you need to know…

Eventing Explained: Why Is Show Jumping in Eventing So Challenging?

Five-star level eventing is comparable in height to a 1.25 – 1.30m jumper class. Compared…

Eventing Explained: Do Event Horses Enjoy Cross Country?

Red on the right, white on the left, insanity in the middle – that’s the eventer’s…

Eventing Explained: How Many Calories Do Event Horses Eat?

When it comes to equine nutrition, one solution doesn’t fit all cases. Heels Down Magazine talked…

Eventing Explained: Why Are Event Horses So Skinny?

It’s often heard that event horses are considered too skinny by many equestrians. Heels Down…

Are You Really Feeding Good Hay? Presented by Wahl

Hay is expensive and crucial to your horse’s health and performance, so it’s worthwhile to…

Inside the Horse’s Mind: Three Ways to Make the Most of Hacking

A long hack or trail ride is ideally incorporated into the horse’s weekly programming at…