Should You Clip Your Horse’s Whiskers and Ears?

By Liv Gude of Professional Equine Grooms, special contributor to Heels Down Magazine Should you…

Decoding Trainer-Speak

Anyone who has learned a second language knows that it can be difficult to master.…

Olympic Dressage Rider Tackles the ‘Good, Bad and Ugly’ in Equestrian Sport

It takes a brave man or woman to stand up in front of a room…

Happy No Stirrup November! Here Are 5 Exercises To Get You Started

It’s November and we all know what that means. Drop those stirrups and get to…

Catching Up With Chloe Reid: What It's Like Rooming With Other Equestrians

Just like any other college freshman, international show jumper Chloe Reid was nervous at the…

Punch Back With Holly Jacks-Smither

It takes a certain kind of bravery to be a three-day eventer at the top…

Equitation Scoring Explained

The numerical system of scoring hunter and equitation classes is much like a grading scale…

Style: I'm Using My Plastic Horse Toys As Home Decor

“Oh, Katie,” my friend remarked in a seductive tone. “What is this?” I felt my…

No Hoof, No Horse: The Down Low on Thrush

Say the word “thrush” around any horse person, and they will wrinkle their nose in…

Lessons from the Live Stream: Jim Wofford on Cross-Country Riding

This past weekend, US Equestrian members were treated to a special appearance from eventing legend…