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Product Review: Piper Fusion Breech

Are you a breeches person or a tights person? For the longest time, I hated…

Show Some Respect

I did my best to hide my frustration as I left the flat class, trailing…

Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast 93: Barn Friends Are The Best Friends

Guys, we’ve almost made it. 2021 is nearly over and we’re hopeful 2022 is gonna…

AMA: I Need To Improve My Half-Seat

I need help to improve my (nonexistent) half-seat. What should I be doing in and…

Every Athlete Has An Off Season. Horses Should, Too

Some of my favorite coverage of the Olympics Games came actually after the events were…

Why I Didn’t Sell

Four years ago, I listed my horse for sale. I’d owned him about a year…

AMA: How Do I Remove Sweat Stains On My Saddle?

Normal wear on the seat and flaps of a leather saddle just comes with regular…

Everyone Should Be Doing Pilates, and That Includes Your Horse

Laura Reiman, MS, NPCP-CPT, is the owner of The Pilates Powerhaus in Alexandria, Virginia, and…

Heels Down Holiday Picks: Support Small Business This Year

The holiday season is here, believe it or not. And this year, Heels Down wants to turn…

What’s In A Score: Opinion or Ability?

I’d just ridden two First Level tests at a lovely dressage schooling show and was…