Mythbusters: Are All Chestnut Horses Hot?

“Hell hath no fury like a chestnut mare.” You can find this saying on T-shirts,…

New Promateur Status Goes Into Effect December 1, 2018

April Fools US Equestrian (USEF) has announced a new status option. A “Promateur” division will…

Do You Need A Breastplate? Presented by Wahl

By Liv Gude of Professional Equine Grooms, special contributor to Heels Down Mag Imagine this:…

Am I Over-Supplementing My Horse?

By Justine Griffin Joint. Hoof. Coat. Digestive aid. Weight gain. Calming. Energy. Recovery. You name…

They Rode for their Lives

I’ve never seen anything like it. Riders regularly defend causes, mostly related to animal welfare,…

Is It Ever Too Late To Body Clip? Presented by Wahl

Spring is officially here (thought it still may not feel like it in some parts…

Amateurs Against Distracted Riding – Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast 19

Does it really need to be said that horses and nightclubs do not mix? This…

'I Want To Donate My Winnings': Amanda Starbuck on Wellington #RideForOurLives Initiative

As the nation continues to reel from the school shooting that took the lives of…

Horses Regret Their Choices for Lent

Lent is drawing to a close, and some horses are truly regretting their choices of…

Is My Horse Fit Enough?

While a dressage horse might be a different sort of “fit” than an event horse,…