Heels Down Happy Hour
Heels Down Magazine presents the Heels Down Happy Hour podcast. There's a whole lot of stuff happening in the horse world, and someone's got to keep you up to date. Who’s winning what? What weird rules are you probably going to violate at your next horse show? What does your favorite rider really think about white breeches? Don’t worry, that's what we're here for. Grab a drink. Welcome to Happy Hour.
Episodes
We’re so close to the Best Weekend All Year and just can’t wait! This week, we’re talking to a mom who literally can do it all, and sharing tips on how to achieve the holy grail of being able to sit the trot AND boast the most unmoving lower leg. Thanks for tuning in.
Guests and Links Episode 122:
- Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with Down Magazine
- Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Payne Equestrian
- H...
The countdown to the Olympic Games in Paris is on! This week, we’re talking about rider biomechanics and how to have a constructive conversation about horse welfare in this prickly, political day and age. Thanks for tuning in.
Guests and Links Episode 122:
- Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with Down Magazine
- Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Payne Equestrian
- Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Traine...
We’re sipping on some tasty watermelon Jolly Ranchers this week and talking about social license and horse welfare. Also, is braiding for horse shows falling out of style? We discuss. Thanks for tuning in.
Guests and Links Episode 121:
- Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with Down Magazine
- Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Payne Equestrian
- Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of Double Barrel Creek
- Fe...
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
- Hos...
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&...
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 Payn...
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&...
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 Rid...
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,...
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
- Hos...
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
- ...
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
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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 ...
Why do people just no-call, no-show in this day and age? I mean, come on. This week, we’re happy to see Thoroughbreds getting some well deserved recognition and … is there anything to learn from mean comments from judges? Thanks for tuning in!
Guests and Links Episode 110:
- Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with Heels Down Magazine
- Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Hampf Eque...
It’s May, which means we’re celebrating Buy A Horse Book Day! This week, we’re talking to a horse dad about how he got sucked into the sport, and survived to write a book about it. Also: there’s a lot of dark days when rehabbing a horse from an injury. We’ll share some tips on how to stay sane. Thanks for tuning in!
Guests and Links Episode 110:
- Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with Heels Down Magaz...
It’s almost time for the Greatest Weekend All Year. We’re talking predictions, the horses and more with Doug Payne. We will we some of you in Kentucky this year? Thanks for tuning in!
Guests and Links Episode 109:
- 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 ...
How many times have you heard the ‘but the horse does all the work’ BS? We’re talking to a personal trainer equestrian to set the record straight. This week, we’ll also commiserate over the highs and lows that come with training horses. Thanks for tuning in!
Guests and Links Episode 108:
- Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with Heels Down Magazine
- Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for&...
Work-life balance is a struggle without the horse. Add in equestrian sports and well…. It gets pretty dicey. This week we’re talking about ways to save when feeding horses and how to balance - and have it - all. Thanks for tuning in!
Guests and Links Episode 107:
- Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with Heels Down Magazine
- Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Hampf Equestrian
- Host...
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
- Ho...
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