What Is A Riding Skirt? And Why Do I Need It Right Now?

I’ve been riding horses all my life but I only discovered what a “riding skirt”…

Product Review: Redingote Joggers Knee-Patch Breech

 I’ve been a big fan of Redingote for a long time. Just last month, I…

Work Ride & Conquer: How I Get It Done

It happens to everyone – days don’t always go as planned. Deadlines come up. A…

Got Dapples? How To Make Your Horse’s Coat Truly Shine

There’s nothing like a good dappled bay or shiny chestnut coat. A radiant coat is…

I Bought A War Bridle. What Is That?

Before last summer, I never knew what a war bridle was. Well, maybe I did. I’d seen…

Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast 94: The Great Horse Vacuum Episode

Ellie’s been dying to talk about horse vacuums, so here we are. She’ll answer all…

AMA: How Do I Transition Smoothly From Jumping to Dressage?

What’s the best way to handle training transitions between dressage and jumping if you’re an amateur…

Do Right By Your Horse

When my Hanoverian mare turned 19, I took a hard look at our career together…

Stop Obsessing About How You Look In The Saddle 

I was excited to watch the video my trainer had graciously taken of me practicing…

AMA: How Do I Keep My Thoroughbred From Getting Tense?

Q: I bought an OTTB about 8 months ago and he’s coming along really well…