Negotiate Like a Professional

Each month Heels Down Magazine sets out to enlighten, empower, and inspire the next generation of equestrians. From gritty interviews…

The Kindest List You'll Ever Write

When I was a little girl, I was often bored during the several hour car…

How Fast Do Horses Go? Presented by Wahl

How fast do horses really go? Of course, this depends largely on the breed and…

Competition Tips from International Dressage Rider Juan Matute Guimón

Each month Heels Down Magazine sets out to enlighten, empower, and inspire the next generation of equestrians. From gritty interviews…

Social Media: Stop Comparing Your Inside To Someone Else's Outside

I look at social media feeds when I’m sitting in a waiting room for an…

Bringing Together Nike and Dressage: Ayden Uhlir Just Did It

Each month Heels Down Magazine sets out to enlighten, empower, and inspire the next generation of equestrians. From gritty interviews…

Quickly Tidy Your Horse’s Leg Hair, Presented by Wahl

If you don’t want to clip your horse’s entire leg, simply clipping the longer hair…

Get Your Horse’s Canter Back on Track with Canter Poles

Developing your horse’s rideability at the canter is paramount whether you’re a dressage rider, hunter/jumper…

Inside the Horse’s Mind: The Importance of Turnout

Turnout in a large paddock or field is one of the best things you can…

Massage to Warm Up Your Horse's Topline Before Riding, Presented by Wahl

Everyone has different ideas and techniques for warming up the horse. Some people like magnetic…