Heels Down Happy Hour

With the WEC-USEF drama still fresh in our minds, why can’t we find a way to make horse shows more affordable? This week, we’re talking about the wonky, zig-zag path it’ll take for equestrians to get to the Olympics while sipping on mimosas. Thanks for tuning in. Guests and Links Episode 81: Link for sight impaired – Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of Photo Credit: Erin Gilmore Drink Recipe: Link: Link: Link: Product Review: Guest: Ann Glavan Link: Link: Subscribe:  | | Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:  Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: , , , and

We’re in the homestretch - the end of the year is almost here. This week, we’re sharing some yuletide laughs and Jessica Phoenix returns to talk about her Plan B for the winter competition season. Thanks for tuning in. Guests and Links Episode 80: 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: Guest: , co-founder of Young Black Equestrians: The Podcast Guest: , Author and two-time Canadian Olympic eventer Subscribe:  | | Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:  Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: , , and

Somehow, we’ve survived this very bizarre and stressful year. To celebrate, we’re sharing all our favorite gift ideas for holiday season. Also this week, we’re sharing our top no stirrup exercises to get those legs burnin’. Guests and Links Episode 79: Link for sight impaired – 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: Subscribe:  | | Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:  Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: , , and

Everything sucks, so we’re talking to two top equestrians who inspire us with their amazing comeback stories. This week, we’re sharing our favorite outerwear options for the colder seasons and we answer this long puzzling question: why do horses eat sand? Thanks for tuning in. Guests and Links Episode 78: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of Photo Credit: Drink Recipe: Subscribe:  | | Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:  Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: , , , and

Fall is here, if you can believe. This week, we’re sharing our favorite must-haves for the looming winter coat season and Brianna Noble joins us to talk about the power of horsemanship. Guests and Links Episode 77: 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:  Link:  Declutter Your Horse Life: , head groom at Payne Equestrian Subscribe:  |  |  Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:   Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: , ,

Ever wonder why breeches never fit the same? Sigh. This week we’re talking to an equestrian fashion designer and body positivity advocate on why horses are great for everybody, no matter your waist size. And would you ever list your farm on Airbnb? Thanks for tuning in. Guests and Links Episode 76: Link for sight impaired – Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of Guest: Leah Wellard from Guest: Katelyn Woodburn, Street and Saddle Photo Credit: Drink Recipe: Link: Link: Link: Product Review:  Subscribe:  | | Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:  Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: , ,

We could all use a kick in the butt every now and again, when it comes time to tackle a deep clean. This week, we’re talking to a super groom on finding the motivation to tidy up the barn. We’ll also share our favorite rest and recovery techniques for after horse shows. Thanks for tuning in. Guests and Links Episode 75: Link for sight impaired – 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: Declutter Your Horse Life: , head groom at Payne Equestrian Subscribe:  | | Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:  Download the  in the iTunes AppStore: or Google Play for Android phones and tablets:. Subscribe for a year and get two months free! Thank you to our sponsors! Episode 74 is presented by: ,

Not everybody has the privilege of riding at a big training barn. This week, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of riding at home and showing alone. Show jumpers are taking a page out of the eventing safety playbook and did you know Idris Alba has a horse allergy? Guests and Links Episode 74: Link for sight impaired – 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: Subscribe:  | | Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:  Download the  in the iTunes AppStore: or Google Play for Android phones and tablets:. Subscribe for a year and get two months free! Thank you to our sponsors! Episode 74 is presented by: ,

We get it, horse people can confuse the heck out of non-horse people. This week, we share our favorite muggle stories and get a 101 lesson on biomechanics from one our favorite Olympic dressage riders, Jacqui Brooks. Thanks for tuning in.  Guests and Links Episode 73: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Host: Jacquie Brooks, Two-time Olympic Dressage Rider Guest: Wendy Angel Photo Credit: Drink Recipe: Link: Link: Link: Product Review: Subscribe: | | Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:  Download the in the iTunes AppStore: or Google Play for Android phones and tablets: . Subscribe for a year and get two months free! Thank you to our sponsors! Episode 73 is presented by: , , ,

Everybody could use a good reason to laugh in 2020. This week, we’re talking to one of our favorite comedic writers in the horse world, what horse show is cancelled now and where, and what’s the etiquette on riding horses for other people. Thanks for tuning in. Guests and Links Episode 72: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Host: Ellie Woznica, Horse Trainer Guest: Wendy Angel Photo Credit: Link: Drink Recipe: Link: Link: Link: Link: Product Review: Subscribe: | | Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:  Download the in the iTunes AppStore: or Google Play for Android phones and tablets: . Subscribe for a year and get two months free! Thank you to our sponsors! Episode 72 is presented by: , , and