We’re kicking off the new year by minding our melons… seriously. We’re talking to a safety pro about that interesting Virginia Tech helmet study, air vests and more. Plus Doug stops by to give us an update on the winter circuit in Wellington. Thanks for tuning in.

Guests and Links Episode 106:

• Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here
• 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: Liz Crawley Photography courtesy of Doug Payne
• Drink Recipe: Golden Grapefruit Bliss Mocktail for Dry January
• Link: Salvino & Cannon Creek are USEF Horses of the Year
• Link: Hay nets have consequences
• Link: How ‘The Boy, The Mole and The Fox’ went from pages to the big screen
• Guest: Catherine Winter, Ride EquiSafe
• Guest: Doug Payne
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• Presenting Sponsor:  Heels Down Magazine
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