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Ambulance Rides & OTTBs: The Plot Twist I Didn’t See Coming

By Shaq Blake On March 28, 2023, I found myself strapped to a gurney in…

In Honor Of Buy A Horse Book Day: What We’re Reading Right Now

Saturday May 10 is Buy A Horse Book Day! Heels Down is celebrating our favorite horse-themed reads…

An Unpopular Wishlist For The Horse World In 2025

2024 was a year of rebuilding for me personally. I sold my only sound horse…

Our 5 Best Bang For Your Buck Breeches

It’s easy to rack up a hefty bill at the tack stores or online at…

Product Review: Purina® MQ™ Microbiome Testing Kit & Systemiq™ Probiotic Supplement

When 4-year-old Finley kept colicking, we knew something wasn’t right. The young Irish Sport Horse…

An Open Letter to Buck Brannaman

Dear Buck, I was eight years old and a brand new rider when I first…

Buy A Horse Book Day: The Ones We Can’t Put Down

Friday May 10 is Buy A Horse Book Day! Heels Down is celebrating our favorite horse-themed reads…

Horse Girl White Elephant Gifts, Ranked

It’s the holiday season which means time for Christmas parties, stress around being with family…

I Am Not Built To Sell Horses

I am lucky to say I’ve owned many horses in my lifetime. From my first…

On Being The ‘Jack Of All Trades’ Kind Of Rider

Recently I took my Thoroughbred eventer to a hunter/jumper show with my jumper trainer. I…