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6 Times Non-Horse People Were Really Confused By Horse People

Being an equestrian and a horseman is a lifestyle. It’s more than a sport or…

A Good Pair Of Jeans Go A Long Way

Editor’s Note: Heels Down Mag asked riders to tell us about the piece of your riding…

How Horses Helped One College Grad Get To The Finish Line

Sara Green’s college experience was filled with lots of ups and downs, but mostly downs.…

7 Reasons Why Equestrians Would Survive The Apocalypse

The world is a really weird place right now. It’s got me thinking a lot…

My Red Breeches Give Me Magical Powers

Editor’s Note: Heels Down Mag asked riders to tell us about the piece of your riding…

7 Times Equestrians Just Cannot Adult

Being a horse person comes with its own set of challenges. Somehow, we’ve got to…

Work/Life/Horse Balance: The Struggle Is Real

It was about a year into owning and training my big, green off-track Thoroughbred gelding…

9 Most Outrageous Railbird Commentary From Horse Shows

Ah, railbirds. Like flies to a manure pile, railbirds are nearly just as predictable. They…

Tack Fads: Don’t Always Follow the Crowd

It’s super fun to walk through a tack store and snag that beautiful pair of…

Sarah Maslin Nir On NYC Living And Being Horse Crazy

Journalist Sarah Maslin Nir’s connection to horses is a familiar one: she started riding when…