My Horse Stopped Sweating. Now What?

He was burning up, completely hot to the touch. My poor Thoroughbred gelding’s nostrils flared…

Let's Be Straight About How You Sit in the Saddle

By Kathlyn Hossack, Athletic Therapist/Kinesiologist at Integrative Movement Posture. Biomechanics. Athleticism. These three things are important…

When You Came to Win But Other Things Happened Instead

By Rebecca Agocs The preparation has been done in advance. You’ve dropped your stirrups for…

Are You Cut Out to Work in the Horse Business? Presented by Wahl

By Liv Gude of Professional Equine Grooms, special contributor to Heels Down Magazine How do…

Grand Prix Show Jumper Danielle Goldstein Is Doing It Her Own Way

In a busy arena filled with dozens of professional riders walking the grand prix course…

American Globetrotters: U.S. Show Jumpers Developing with European Coaches

More young show jumpers are training overseas and Frank Madden says that’s great for the…

Equestrian Fitness: Your Size Doesn’t Determine How Fit You Are

By Kathlyn Hossack, Certified Athletic Therapist Our bodies: something our society is fixated on. Everywhere…

Tight White Breeches: Body Positivity in Equestrian Sport

By Katelyn Woodburn Looking at yourself in a full-length mirror can bring about a variety…

Simple Safety Habits in the Barn

Safety is of paramount importance around the barn – after all, we all know horses…

Building A Better Equine Athlete

No cloned horse has ever competed in the Olympic Games. However, it’s the science steeped in…