Inside the Horse’s Mind: Three Ways to Make the Most of Hacking

A long hack or trail ride is ideally incorporated into the horse’s weekly programming at…

Four Tacking Up Habits You Should Never Slack On, Presented by Wahl

When you’re rushed and trying to prioritize your time at the barn, you’ve got to…

I Believe in the Power of the Little Things, Do You?

I believe. I believe in making the choice to have a good day. When I…

Equestrians in Frenzy as Facebook Cracks Down On Animal Sale Ads

Facebook seems to finally be enforcing a long-standing but often overlooked Marketplace Commerce Policy rule…

Inside the Horse’s Mind: “Don’t Squirt That Wormer/Medication into My Mouth!”

Raise your hand if you’ve ever come home from the barn with wormer, antibiotics, or…

Rider Microchip Rule Goes into Effect November 1, 2017

Following US Equestrian’s new requirement for horses in hunter, jumper and equitation divisions to compete…

Finally! Amateur-Owner Jumpers Can Now Expect Consistent Course Heights

Amateur-Owner jumper riders can breathe a sigh of relief. Thanks to the Amateur Rider Association…

You are Entirely Up to You

So many times people are caught saying they started doing something “they used to love”…

Have Time but No Dime? How to Land a Catch Riding Job

This article was originally published in the November 2016 issue of Heels Down Magazine. Get more access to…

The Tail Debate: To Brush or Not to Brush?

There are two types of riders: the ones that brush their horse’s tail every day,…