Horses Are Hard, Don’t Give Up: The Chestnut Mare Of All Chestnut Mares

Editor’s Note: This story originally published in the Heels Down Spark newsletter in May 2021,…

The Tired, Old Social Influencer Amateur Debate

This hot take first appeared in the Heels Down Spark on September 28, 2021. Sign…

Horses Are Always There For Us, Even After A Long Break

It doesn’t matter if you were last on a horse yesterday or 20 years ago,…

The Stars Aligned For Jimmie Schramm and Eclaire

While Jimmie Schramm walked the Five Points Horse Trials Advanced cross-country course on foot, she…

The Great Blanketing Debate

The dilemma: Every year I tell myself I’m going to try not to body clip…

Have A Horse That “Paws”? Find Out Why & How To Fix it

Some horses display habitual pawing behavior, where they dig into the sand while standing tied,…

Do Horses Sleep Standing Up?

Do horses really sleep while standing up? The answer is: sort of. Horses do rest…

Spark Awards for Equestrian Artists and Innovators
Congratulations to the 2021 Heels Down Spark Award Winners

In April, we set out to find talented and creative equestrian creators. The Spark Awards is an…

Heels Down Happy Hour Fall Raffle: Enter to Win

Hey Heels Down Happy Hour fans! We need your help. Please consider entering our Fall…

Why Do Horses Roll?

Ever wondered why horses love to roll in the dirt and mud so much? Callie…