Care

Wellness for riders, grooming articles, mental health.

Inside the Horse's Mind: Teaching Relaxation

Whether your horse is nervous all the time or only reactive away from home, it’s…

How to Put Ear Plugs in a Sensitive Horse, Presented by Wahl

Ear plugs can be a great tool for schooling a horse that is spooky or…

Inside the Horse's Mind: Does Your Horse Need You to Be the Boss?

If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times. “You need to show…

Get Your Horse’s Topline Back on Track

Have you ever seen one of those horses that has a neck that looks like…

Negotiate Like a Professional

Each month Heels Down Magazine sets out to enlighten, empower, and inspire the next generation of equestrians. From gritty interviews…

How Fast Do Horses Go? Presented by Wahl

How fast do horses really go? Of course, this depends largely on the breed and…

Competition Tips from International Dressage Rider Juan Matute Guimón

Each month Heels Down Magazine sets out to enlighten, empower, and inspire the next generation of equestrians. From gritty interviews…

Quickly Tidy Your Horse’s Leg Hair, Presented by Wahl

If you don’t want to clip your horse’s entire leg, simply clipping the longer hair…

Get Your Horse’s Canter Back on Track with Canter Poles

Developing your horse’s rideability at the canter is paramount whether you’re a dressage rider, hunter/jumper…

Inside the Horse’s Mind: The Importance of Turnout

Turnout in a large paddock or field is one of the best things you can…