Would You Take a Virtual Riding Lesson?

Coaches. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, most of us wouldn’t get too far without the…

Should You Clip Your Horse’s Whiskers and Ears?

By Liv Gude of Professional Equine Grooms, special contributor to Heels Down Magazine Should you…

Decoding Trainer-Speak

Anyone who has learned a second language knows that it can be difficult to master.…

Olympic Dressage Rider Tackles the ‘Good, Bad and Ugly’ in Equestrian Sport

It takes a brave man or woman to stand up in front of a room…

Happy No Stirrup November! Here Are 5 Exercises To Get You Started

It’s November and we all know what that means. Drop those stirrups and get to…

Catching Up With Chloe Reid: What It's Like Rooming With Other Equestrians

Just like any other college freshman, international show jumper Chloe Reid was nervous at the…

Punch Back With Holly Jacks-Smither

It takes a certain kind of bravery to be a three-day eventer at the top…

Equitation Scoring Explained

The numerical system of scoring hunter and equitation classes is much like a grading scale…

Style: I'm Using My Plastic Horse Toys As Home Decor

“Oh, Katie,” my friend remarked in a seductive tone. “What is this?” I felt my…

No Hoof, No Horse: The Down Low on Thrush

Say the word “thrush” around any horse person, and they will wrinkle their nose in…