Sip & Shop At The Heels Down Trunk Show

Shop with friends without leaving your couch. Heels Down Mag is organizing a virtual trunk…

Mares vs. Geldings: Equestrians Have A “Type”

I’ve owned geldings all my life. From the first naughty pony I got as a…

Improve Your Sitting Trot In 4 Simple Exercises

We all want the horse with the big, flowing, lofty trot. But what we forget…

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Product Review: SmartPak’s Fine Mesh Fly Mask

My Thoroughbred gelding is the Destroyer of All Fly Masks. I’ve tried them all –…

Want That Second Doughnut? Read This First

By Natalie Gavi, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist It’s been a few weeks since social distancing guidelines…

Crowds or No Crowds, Supporting Sports is Vital

By Erin Gilmore At Ireland’s famed Dublin Horse Show, weaving one’s way though the deeply…

If Netflix Celebrities Like Joe Exotic Were Equestrians

Binge watching is the new normal. From “Love Is Blind” to “Tiger King“, Netflix has…

Tight On Space? Here’s A Simple Exercise For Small Arenas

By Sally Spickard Not all riders have the luxury of an expansive arena or field…

Why I Love Thoroughbred Crosses

As a kid, I wanted Black Beauty. The young, black, Arabian horse who appeared in…

We Need More Diversity in Equestrian Sport

Editor’s Note: Heels Down Mag asked adult amateur riders to tell us how they would…