A Hairy Situation: Caterpillars That Cause Abortions in Pregnant Mares

Breeding season is upon us. That means lots of thinking about stud lines, timing, nutrition…

Dude, Bro, and Bae: The Three Types of Horse Show Boyfriends

Horses and boyfriends don’t always mix. But if there’s one thing my horses and slew…

It's Your Turn: Annual Heels Down Magazine Reader Survey

Here at Heels Down Magazine, we’re proud to bring you the most emotive, original stories…

Toxic Feed, Lethal Consequences

From positive drug tests to death, horse owners fear the aftermath of equine feed contamination.…

"I Got to Fall In Love with the Horse First": Alex Crown's Turning Point

Alex Crown was never destined to carve a path to stardom in the show jumping…

Leslie Law: Warm Up for Stadium Jumping in Seven Jumps

Olympic gold medalist and coach Leslie Law stresses the importance of a short but effective…

Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast Episode 16: Draw Reins Aren’t Evil But Cyberbullying Is

Heels Down Magazine presents the Heels Down Happy Hour podcast. There’s a whole lot of stuff…

Horse Show Grooming Fails, and How to Recover – Presented by Wahl

By Liv Gude of Professional Equine Grooms, special contributor to Heels Down Magazine Some common…

Natural Horsemanship Isn’t a Dirty Word

Natural horsemanship wasn’t always billed as a highly-marketed, humane way to train your horse. It…

Jeremy Steinberg: Ride Beyond the Score

International Grand Prix dressage rider Jeremy Steinberg is a popular clinician all over the world,…