Use a Chain Shank Properly

This might seem like an insignificant detail, but using a chain shank properly is an…

Get Your Lead Changes Back on Track

The quality of the flying change very much depends on the quality of canter. If…

Inside the Horse's Mind: Teaching Relaxation

Whether your horse is nervous all the time or only reactive away from home, it’s…

How to Put Ear Plugs in a Sensitive Horse, Presented by Wahl

Ear plugs can be a great tool for schooling a horse that is spooky or…

Practice Is for Failing

I used to get butterflies in my stomach before a lesson. I was so excited…

Inside the Horse's Mind: Does Your Horse Need You to Be the Boss?

If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times. “You need to show…

Get Your Horse’s Topline Back on Track

Have you ever seen one of those horses that has a neck that looks like…

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…