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They Rode for their Lives

I’ve never seen anything like it. Riders regularly defend causes, mostly related to animal welfare,…

'I Want To Donate My Winnings': Amanda Starbuck on Wellington #RideForOurLives Initiative

As the nation continues to reel from the school shooting that took the lives of…

Horses Regret Their Choices for Lent

Lent is drawing to a close, and some horses are truly regretting their choices of…

The Dirty, Real Reasons Why Equestrians Are Sexy

The first result that pops up when I Google the phrase, “why equestrians are…” is…

Riders Want Better Bras: Is the Bounce-Effect Keeping Us Out of the Saddle?

Equestrian sport isn’t exactly geared towards the well-endowed woman. There’s the competition jackets for a…

The Bane of Selling a Horse

I have a lot of runner friends. They undertake great feats, such as running half…

Baby On Board: Is It Safe to Ride While Pregnant?

Dressage trainer Andi Patzwald was accustomed to riding multiple horses a day before she became…

Dude, Bro, and Bae: The Three Types of Horse Show Boyfriends

Horses and boyfriends don’t always mix. But if there’s one thing my horses and slew…

It's Your Turn: Annual Heels Down Magazine Reader Survey

Here at Heels Down Magazine, we’re proud to bring you the most emotive, original stories…

"I Got to Fall In Love with the Horse First": Alex Crown's Turning Point

Alex Crown was never destined to carve a path to stardom in the show jumping…