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Trending Horse Gear: What’s Worth The Splurge & What You Can Skip

I have a bad habit of shopping when I’m stressed out. This has done some damage to my wallet over the years, especially when my horse was dealing with mystery soundness issues,…

Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast Episode 146: How Do We Make Horse Sport Better?

What happens when some serious horse people get together to try to better the sport? We’re about to find out. On this episode, we’re talking about what’s next for the Thoroughbred aftercare…

You Might Be A Mean Horse Girl If…

We all know ’em. There’s one or a group of them in every barn it seems. And if they’re not in the barn, they’re the rail birds at the horse show. Or…

Snowcrete Taught Me That Acclimation is Everything

All throughout my 30s I lived in Wellington, Florida full-time. A contributing factor to moving there from California was how deeply insulted I felt during the month of July, when the fog…

Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast Episode 145: Horse Show Vacation, Ocala Edition

Ever wanted to go to Florida for the winter but don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered. This month, we’re talking about what Justine learned from attending an equine dissection…

What I Learned From An Equine Dissection

Editor’s Note: This story discusses death and the science around dissecting an animal, which may be distressing for some readers. In addition, it includes images from the event. Reader discretion is advised.…

Buy The Draft Cross

“Buy the draft cross,” I whisper to myself when riding a new trail. “Buy the draft cross,” I smile as a car passes close by us on a paved road. “Buy the…

Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast Episode 144: The Year Of The Fire Horse

Happy 2026 y’all, the Year of the Fire Horse. We promised we lunged it before we all got on. This month, we’re kicking off the year with some of our favorite horse…

Regenerative Medicine: The New Age Of Joint Support For Horses

Joint health is an important part of routine care for horses at any age. From preventative maintenance to additional support during an athletic career, supporting horses’ joints helps keep them functioning properly…

Clinic Recap: Effective Aids Through Position with Erin Brinkman

No matter what discipline you ride, ensuring the rider is using clear and effective aids is the gold standard in communicating with the horse from the tack. At a recent clinic in…

2026 Is The Year Of The Horse

According to the Chinese Zodiac signs, 2026 is the year of the horse. The horse is the 7th animal in the 12-year Chinese calendar. Technically the year of the horse will begin…

AMA: Is It Still Safe To Show In Florida After Confirmed EHV Cases?

The winter competition season is about to be underway. Every year we spend three months in South Florida to horse show. But with the recent equine herpesvirus cases, I’m wondering if we…