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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…

The Emotional Turmoil Of Trainer Fallout

Why does it seem like a near impossible feat to exit gracefully from a trainer’s…

Why Riding Barbie Is The Best Barbie

With all the hype around the star-studded Barbie movie coming out this summer, I can’t…

Need A Vacation? Enjoy These Gorgeous Equestrian-Themed Hotels

We could all use a good vacation every now and again. But for equestrians, it’s…