Heels Down Happy Hour

Happy January, y’all. We hope you’re not freezing to death. This week, we’re talking about how horse people are surviving the latest polar vortex and how to bring horses back into work after an extended time off. Thanks for tuning in. 

Guests and Links Episode 120:

• Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with Heels Down Magazine
• Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Payne Equestrian
• Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of Double Barrel Creek
• Featured Image: Heels Down Magazine
• Drink Recipe: Wyoming Hot Pot
• Product Review: Horse Education Center Hybrid Halter 
• Link: Home Owner Brings Horses Inside
• Link: Horse girl energy on the Louis Vuitton runway
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• This episode is presented by: Zero Proof Horse Treats & LiveEq, and listeners like you! Thank you to our sponsors!

Can you believe we made it to December? This week, we’re reflecting on what a year it’s been, taking about the very serious equine vet shortage and sipping on some Muddy Buffalos. Thanks for tuning in.

Guests and Links Episode 119:

• Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with Heels Down Magazine
• Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Payne Equestrian
• Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of Double Barrel Creek
• Featured Image: Heels Down Magazine
• Drink Recipe: Muddy Buffalo
• Product Review: Heels Down Holiday Gift Guide
• Guest: Hannah McKee
• Link: Annie Goodwin Inaugural Rising Star Grant recipient has been named
• Link: Behind the scenes of the Megan thee Stallion Olympics video shoot
• Link: The “horse girl aesthetic” is everywhere this holiday season lol
• Subscribe: The Brief | Heels Down Spark | Donate | Our Patreon
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• This episode is presented by: Zero Proof Horse Treats & LiveEq, and listeners like you! Thank you to our sponsors!

In Radiothon Hour 4, Justine, Ellie and Jess bring you the official drink of Radiothon, Apple Cider Aperol Spritz. They are joined by members of the Auburn Equestrian Team, Stephanie Lambert (President), Alayna Backel (Vice-President) and Kate Midgley (Clinic Chair). Plus, they give away $400.00 in prizes.

Radiothon Hour 4 - Heels Down Happy Hour:

• The Heels Down Happy Hour crew: Justine Griffin, Ellie Woznica and Jessica Payne
• Charity of Choice: Please consider donating to Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses
• Title Sponsor: State Line Tack
• Voicemail Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
• Prize Sponsor: Benefab Products
• Guest: Stephanie Lambert
• Guest: Alayna Backel
• Guest: Kate Midgley
• Additional support for this hour provided by RideTV, Espoir Equestrian

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The horse internet is losing their minds over a unique and interesting clip job at Dressage Finals. This week, it’s time for all the No Stirrup November and bit fitting hot takes. Thanks for tuning in.

Guests and Links Episode 118:

• Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with Heels Down Magazine
• Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Payne Equestrian
• Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of Double Barrel Creek
• Featured Image: Heels Down Magazine
• Drink Recipe: Sleepy Girl Mocktail (viral on TikTok)
• Product Review: Zero Proof Horse Treats
• Guest: Anna Merek
• Guest: Anne Hawkins, LiveEQ Founder
• Link: Horse internet losing their minds over the bold clip job at Dressage Finals
• Link: Anybody wanna do a No Stirrup November hot take?
• Link: Doug’s Keyhole jump commentary
• Subscribe: The Brief | Heels Down Spark | Donate | Our Patreon
• Join our Facebook Group: Search for “Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast Lounge“
• This episode is presented by: Zero Proof Horse Treats & LiveEq, and listeners like you! Thank you to our sponsors!

Everybody ‘round here is nursing a serious horse show hangover. But never fear, we’ve got all the updates from the Maryland 5-star, the Thoroughbred Makeover, the Pan Ams and more this week. Also… maybe some Halloween costume inspiration. Thanks for tuning in. 

Guests and Links Episode 117:

• Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with Heels Down Magazine
• Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Payne Equestrian
• Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of Double Barrel Creek
• Featured Image: Sarah Schaaf Photography 
• Drink Recipe: TB Makeover drink courtesy of Tootie’s Tavern at the KHP 
• Guest: Doug Payne 
• Link: Pan Ams Update: Canada secures bronze/ticket to Paris. USA wins gold in dressage 
• Link: Tips on feeding through winter an Interview with Purina
• Link: Equestrian sport confirmed for 2028 L.A. Olympics 
• Link: Purina Amplify
• Subscribe: The Brief | Donate | Our Patreon
• Join our Facebook Group: Search for “Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast Lounge“
• This episode is presented by: ECOGOLD, Purina Mills, and listeners like you! Thank you to our sponsors!

The countdown to the Thoroughbred Makeover is on! This week, we’re talking to a dressage trainer almost everyone knows from Youtube and learning more about the mission of the Retired Racehorse Project. And we’ve got all the tips and tricks for shopping at a big horse show. Thanks for tuning in.

Guests and Links Episode 116:

• Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with Heels Down Magazine
• Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Payne Equestrian
• Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of Double Barrel Creek
• Featured Image: Heels Down Happy Hour
• Drink Recipe: The Simple Goodness (New) Old Fashioned
• Guest: Amelia Newcomb
• Link: Burghley Recap
• Link: Treating Tendons and Ligament injuries
• Link: Ruffian remains reburied in Kentucky
• Subscribe: The Brief | Donate | Our Patreon
• Join our Facebook Group: Search for “Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast Lounge“
• This episode is presented by: ECOGOLD and listeners like you! Thank you to our sponsors!

Summer is for eventing championships, endless hoof care and … cocktails. This week, we’re debating about the posting trot and analyzing a formula to help cut through the clutter of selecting the right supplement. Thanks for tuning in! 

Guests and Links Episode 115:

• Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with Heels Down Magazine
• Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Payne Equestrian
• Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of Double Barrel Creek
• Featured Image: Heels Down Happy Hour
• Drink Recipe: Salty Dog Cocktail
• Guest: Natalie Hummel
• Link: AECs Is Happening Soon! An Overview/What to Expect
• Link: Girls Host Lemonade Stand For Riding School That Had a Fire
• Link: Allowing the Rising Trot Thru Fourth Level?
• Subscribe: The Brief | Donate | Our Patreon
• Join our Facebook Group: Search for “Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast Lounge“
• Presenting Sponsor:  Purina
• Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: Purina, and listeners like you!

What’s the best way to pick a diamond in the rough off the racetrack? This week, we’re talking about OTTBs and how to train one successfully. Also, have you tried the latest and greatest horse sports drink just yet? Thanks for tuning in! 

Guests and Links Episode 114:

• Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with Heels Down Magazine
• Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Payne Equestrian
• Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of Double Barrel Creek
• Featured Image: Heels Down Happy Hour
• Drink Recipe: Tinto de Verano
• Link: New proposed FEI rules
• Link: Jane Sleeper accident - how you can help
• Link: CHIO Aachen recap
• Subscribe: The Brief | Donate | Our Patreon
• Join our Facebook Group: Search for “Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast Lounge“
• Presenting Sponsor:  Purina
• Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: Purina, and listeners like you!

What does it take to breed and train a sporthorse from the ground up? This week we’re talking to an American breeder about just that. Thanks for tuning in! 

Guests and Links Episode 113:

• Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with Heels Down Magazine
• Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Hampf Equestrian
• Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of Double Barrel Creek
• Featured Image: Heels Down Happy Hour
• Drink Recipe: Bourbon Margarita
• Link: Pippa Funnell is amazing
• Link: Horse vision different from humans
• Link: How to care for horses during wildfire season
• Subscribe: The Brief | Donate | Our Patreon
• Join our Facebook Group: Search for “Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast Lounge“
• Presenting Sponsor:  Purina
• Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: Purina, and listeners like you!

This week we’re sipping on some skinny margs and talking about ration balancers. What are ration balancers anyway? Also why is everything so dang expensive? Thanks for tuning in! 

Guests and Links Episode 112:

• Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with Heels Down Magazine
• Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Hampf Equestrian
• Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of Double Barrel Creek
• Featured Image: Heels Down Happy Hour
• Drink Recipe: Tequila Sunrise
• Guest: Dr. Kelly Vineyard: Ration balancers
• Link: Lesley Law op-ed - who will train the horses?
• Link: Devon round up of winners: Tosh in the derby, Buck in arena eventing and Ashlee Bond
• Link: Churchill Downs suspends races for now, after 12 deaths
• Subscribe: The Brief | Donate | Our Patreon
• Join our Facebook Group: Search for “Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast Lounge“
• Presenting Sponsor:  Heels Down Magazine
• Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: Purina, and listeners like you!