Heels Down Happy Hour

Hey guys, we’re back! Thanks for sticking with us. This week, we’re stoked to have Jess on the ground at the inaugural Maryland 5* Horse Trials. Ellie’s mom joins us for some laughs and can you believe it’s already time to start thinking about Christmas? Yikes. Thanks for tuning in. Guests and Links Episode 91: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for  Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of  Photo Credit: Heels Down Media Drink Recipe: Link: Link: Link: Guest: Guest: Joyce Woznica Subscribe:  |  |  Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:   Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: , , and

This week we’re talking to a top notch farrier on what it takes to care for top level horse hooves, barefoot or shod. We’ll also hear from our Heels Down Spark Award photography and writing winners and in case you were wondering no, you shouldn’t ingest your horse’s dewormer. Thanks for tuning in. Guests and Links Episode 90: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for  Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of  Photo Credit: Desiree Castanon Drink Recipe: Link: Link: Link: Guest: Matt Cogan, Farrier from Payne Equestrian Guest: 2021 Heels Down Spark Photography Award Winners, Spotwart/Holm Guest: Karla Parsons, 2021 Heels Down Spark Writing Award Winner Subscribe:  |  |  Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:   Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by:  and

The countdown to Tokyo 2020 is on. This week, we’re talking to a horse gal who took it upon herself to make our sport more environmentally conscious. Also, the jury is in: turnout actually reduces the risk of injury, science says. Thanks for tuning in. Guests and Links Episode 89: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for  Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of  Photo Credit:  Drink Recipe:  Link: Link: Link: Link: Guest: Stephanie from Guest:  Product Review: Subscribe:  |  |  Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:   Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by:  and

After a year of ups and downs, the long delayed Olympic Games will be here before you know it! Doug Payne stops by to give us an American team update. But not everybody has been able to ride through the pandemic. This week, we’re also talking about head butting.  Guests and Links Episode 88: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for  Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of  Photo Credit:  Drink Recipe:  Link:  Link:  Link:  Guest: Selena O’Hanlon Guest:  Product Review:  Subscribe:  |  |  Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:   Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: , , and

Managing a career, your family, friends and horses all at the same time is a serious balancing act. Two of our guests tonight do all of that, and launched their own businesses. This week, we’re sipping on some tequila and will be discussing - you guessed it - underwear again. Thanks for tuning in.  Guests and Links Episode 87: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for  Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of  Photo Credit:  Drink Recipe:  Link:  Link:  Link:  Guest: Jessica Andews, Owner/Founder of Guest: Sara Hadley, Owner/Creative Director of Product Review: Subscribe:  |  |  Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:   Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: , , and

Ever had a tough ride and just didn’t want to get back on? We feel ya. This week, we’re talking about how to combat those feelings of fear and insecurity. We’re also excited to celebrate creativity in the horse world with the Heels Down Spark Awards and would you do yoga with mini horses? Heck yes. Thanks for tuning in... Guests and Links Episode 86: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for  Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of  Photo Credit:  Drink Recipe:  Link:  Link:  Link:  Product Review:  Link:  Subscribe:  |  |  Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:   Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by:  , , and

Don’t we all envy those riders who rock the perfect #ROOTD every day? We’re talking to one dressage fashionista on how she pulls it off. Braiding is the worst but we’re talking to the ultimate pro this week on how to make it better. Thanks for tuning in. Guests and Links Episode 85: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of Photo Credit: Drink Recipe: Link: Link: Link: Link: Product Review: Guest: Sarah Hepler Subscribe:  | | Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:  Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: , ,  and

There’s been a lot of discussion about the hunters lately - are they really the most friendly discipline for the average rider? Or what needs to happen from it to be more inclusive? This week, we’re sipping cocktails with America’s leading polo player and we’ve got 99 problems but boarding ain’t one. Thanks for tuning in. Guests and Links Episode 84: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for  Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of  Photo Credit: ESI Photography Drink Recipe: Nic Roldan's Cocktail Pick Link:  Link:  Link:  Product Review:  Guest: Hope Glynn Subscribe:  |  |  Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:   Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: ,  and

Footing matters. This week, Ellie is sharing the highs and lows of building a perfect arena on the farm. American eventer Allison Springer joins us to talk about her own farm buying adventure and bringing along young horses, and we answer the long standing question: does feed-through fly control really work?

Imagine giving up your stable corporate job for one in horses. It’s something a lot of us dream about, but our guest Brittney Chambers actually did it. This week, we’re talking about WTH is happening with Kentucky in 2021 and the most creative ways we’ve tried to save money because… horses. Thanks for tuning in. Guests and Links Episode 82: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of Photo Credit: K.Paz Studios Drink Recipe: Link: Link: Link: Link: Product Review: Ecogold, Hunt Club, and Unbelts Guest: Brittney Chambers, Subscribe:  | | Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:  Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: , , and