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Here are some tips on how to keep your “bling” glittering day in, day out.

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How To Clean The Grit & Grime Out Of Your Blingy Tack - Heels Down Mag
Here are some tips to clean dirt out of your bling horse tack. Dirt and grime can build up in the small links of that crystal browband.
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September 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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It's Safety Awareness Week, so we're returning to our Helmet Fitting Guide:

A correct fitting helmet isn’t only important for safety reasons, it’s also for your comfort.

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Helmet Fitting 101: How To Find The Perfect Size - Heels Down Mag
Here are some tips to find a proper fitting riding helmet size.
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September 16, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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“For me, I try to [warm up for stadium jumping] with as few of jumps as possible."

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Leslie Law: Warm Up for Stadium Jumping in Seven Jumps - Heels Down Mag
Olympic gold medalist Leslie Law stresses the importance of a short but effective warm-up for show jumping on the final day of a three-day event.
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September 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Episode 139 is out now! Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast Episode 139: Making Show Jumping More Accessible - Heels Down Mag
We discuss the mental prep of the sport, & how do we make the buying and selling process more transparent and accessible for everyone?
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August 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Heels Down Mag editors took a trip down memory lane to remember some of our favorite riding fashions from generations past that we totally would still rock today… if we could.

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Retro Riding Trends That Should Make A Comeback - Heels Down Mag
From rust breeches to full chaps, what's a retro equestrian fashion trend you wish would make a comeback? Our editors shared their favorites.
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August 20, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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The moral of this story, fellow mobile tack trunk drivers, is that it is perfectly acceptable to clean your car out. It’s also perfectly acceptable not to.

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You Should Probably Clean Out Your Car - Heels Down Mag
You wouldn’t mind driving, but each and every one of your seats has some array of equestrian accessories piled on top of it.
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August 18, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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"I can attest that the Benefab pastern wraps do what they say they do – they help take away the swelling in my horse’s legs from stocking up in the stall in the summertime."

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Product Review: BeneFab Pastern Wraps & Therapeutic Poll Pad - Heels Down Mag
Don't miss this product review of BeneFab equestrian products like the Pastern Wraps & Therapeutic Poll Pad for horses.
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August 14, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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The ability to take a horse’s TPR (temperature, pulse, and respiration) is crucial for any horse person because it is the quickest and simplest way to gain information about how your horse is feeling.

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Totally Vital: Learn to Take Your Horse’s Temperature, Pulse and Respiration - Heels Down Mag
The ability to take a horse’s TPR (temperature, pulse, and respiration) is crucial for any horse person because it is the quickest and simplest way to gain information about how your horse is feeling....
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August 13, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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You wouldn’t steal a ribbon you didn’t earn yourself from the horse show, would you? Why would you steal a photo someone worked so hard to capture, just for you?

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Just Buy The Damn Photo Already - Heels Down Mag
I cringe a little every time I see an image from a recent horse show in a friend's profile with the photographer's watermark.
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August 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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"It’s easy to give in to the pressure of a trainer to keep competing all year or to chase points on various circuits.

My horse deserves the mental break as much as a physical one. And it’s on me as his rider and owner to make sure he’s getting the care he needs."

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Every Athlete Has An Off Season. Horses Should, Too - Heels Down Mag
I think nearly every horse deserves a dedicated off season. They definitely deserve it.
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August 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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It’s hard to think about the end-of-year holidays when it’s still a million degrees outside, but the Christmas creep is coming.

The team at Heels Down wants to work brands we believe in this year.

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Work With Us: Heels Down Holiday Gift Guide 2025 - Heels Down Mag
The team at Heels Down Media is preparing for the 2025 holiday season and we want to work with brands whose products we believe in this year.
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August 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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But maintaining an appropriate riding space doesn’t just happen. It requires planning and precise execution. And after installation, a proper riding arena will need regular maintenance.

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Dragging and Maintaining Arenas: What Equipment Do You Need?  - Heels Down Mag
What type of equipment and routine are required to maintain and drag equestrian riding arenas? We spoke with an Yanmar expert to find out.
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August 5, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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During a time when the social license of equestrian sport is under so much scrutiny, we need to stand together to explain how the vast majority of us work with our horses kindly and respectfully.

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Enough With The Positive vs. Negative Reinforcement - Heels Down Mag
There is too much of a divide between positive and negative reinforcement training techniques. Equestrian sport is under scrutiny.
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July 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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It was a good day for the home team as American riders clinched the win in the inaugural $75,000 CSIO3* FEI Nations Cup on July 24 at Traverse City Horse Shows.

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Team USA Wins The First Ever CSIO3* FEI Nations Cup Hosted At Traverse City - Heels Down Mag
This was the first time Traverse City hosted an FEI Nations Cup, as part of its 11th season of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival.
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July 29, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Episode 138 is out now! 🎧🎙️

We’re talking about the hunters taking over Europe and sharing our best tips on how to keep those arenas dragged, pristine and perfect for our horses.

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Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast 138: Drag. Dat. Arena! - Heels Down Mag
We’re talking about the hunters taking over Europe and sharing our best tips on how to keep those arenas dragged.
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July 28, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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We checked with Catherine Winter, owner of Ride EquiSafe, who sells a variety of safety gear and equipment for equestrians.

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AMA: Can I Use My Health Savings Account To Buy Tack? - Heels Down Mag
Do you think a riding helmet or body protector vest would be covered through a health savings account and my health insurance?
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July 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Don’t miss this round up of our favorite cocktail recipes shared on Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast episodes recorded so far this year.

Cheers! 🥂

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We've Got The Cocktail Recipe Round Up You've Been Looking For - Heels Down Mag
Don’t miss this round up of our favorite cocktail recipes shared on Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast episodes recorded so far this year.
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July 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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There are a few other supplies that could be useful in your tack box or wardrobe during the hottest months of the year.

Here are our top picks for summer: ☀️

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5 Summer Must-Haves In My Tack Trunk Right Now - Heels Down Mag
There are a few other supplies that could be useful in your tack box during the hottest months of the year. Here are our top picks for summer.
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July 16, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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ICYMI: Episode 137 is out now! 🎙️🎧

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Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast Episode 137: Aachen Dreams & R+ Horse Training - Heels Down Mag
Ellie is fresh off a trip from New Mexico where she learned more about the world of positive reinforcement training in horses.
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July 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Will Coleman and “Timmy" are in Germany, hoping to clinch a win at CHIO Aachen for a second time. Coleman made history in 2021 when he became the first American to win the CCIO4*-S at CHIO Aachen with Off The Record.

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A Day In The Life At Will Coleman Equestrian  - Heels Down Mag
Heels Down caught up with American eventer Will Coleman to learn more about what his daily routine looks like at his Ocala farm.
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July 3, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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I had heard of “clicker training,” but mostly used as a bit of an insult or dismissal of equestrians who “just feed lots of treats” and “do not compete at high levels” of the sport.

That is the stereotype Via Nova Training is trying to break with their clinics.

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Demystifying the Science Behind Positive Reinforcement Training - Heels Down Mag
Will positive reinforcement training be embraced by the whole of the equestrian industry? I don't know. But it's a step for better welfare.
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June 26, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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“That’s great, but have you ever successfully sold a horse?”
Why Is Selling a Horse So Darn Difficult? - Heels Down Mag
I have a lot of runner friends. They undertake great feats, such as running half and full marathons. I’m proud of them. But when they tell me about their latest race and how difficult it was, a part o...
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June 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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This isn’t a political column to try to convince you that climate change is real. But whether we like it or not, this heat is here to stay.

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What If This Is The Coolest Summer Of The Rest Of Your Life? - Heels Down Mag
But is expensive indoor arenas the future for riding venues if this dangerous heat becomes the new normal?
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June 23, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Heat is dangerous for horses, and can have severe consequences when they are over-worked.

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Is It Cruel To Ride In The Heat? - Heels Down Mag
Intense heat waves have driven hot and humid temperatures into the triple digits all across America. These conditions often leave riders wondering, when is it too hot to ride? Or even, is it cruel to ...
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June 20, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Why does it feel like it requires a trip in a time machine in order to submit entries for a horse show… even in 2025?

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Meet The Team Changing The Horse Show Industry One Circuit At A Time  - Heels Down Mag
Horse Spot is designed to make the horse show experience easy and seamless for both organizers and competitors with cloud-based software.
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June 19, 2025 at 12:39 PM