How Horses Helped One College Grad Get To The Finish Line

Sara Green’s college experience was filled with lots of ups and downs, but mostly downs.…

7 Reasons Why Equestrians Would Survive The Apocalypse

The world is a really weird place right now. It’s got me thinking a lot…

Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast 72: 2020 is Cancelled

Everybody could use a good reason to laugh in 2020. This week, we’re talking to…

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Sluggish Horse

We’ve all ridden them – the types of horses that require so much LEG to…

My Red Breeches Give Me Magical Powers

Editor’s Note: Heels Down Mag asked riders to tell us about the piece of your riding…

Why You Should Stop Training For Just The Next Horse Show

As the spring season rolled around, Lainey Ashker was preparing for a busy 2020. She…

What If Whips Were Banned?

The discussion over the excessive use of whips in the sport of horse racing has…

Equestrian Dating: It’s Not You, I Would Just Rather Be at the Barn

Dating an equestrian is not for the faint of heart. Yes, we are fabulous, independent…

We Can Run This Show, But Should We?

2020 has been the year of ethical and public relations dilemmas. For many events scheduled…

Feeling Burnt Out? It’s OK To Take A Step Back

Feeling too tired to go to the barn? Apathetic about lessons or showing? Feeling like…