Heels Down Happy Hour

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year. We’re celebrating the end of 2022 with one of our favorite listeners. Dont forget to kiss your horse and thanks for tuning in. Guests and Links Episode 105: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for  Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of  Featured Image: Alex Zachman Drink Recipe:  Link: Link: Guest: Jess and McKinsey Lux Guest: Alex Zachman Subscribe:  |  |  Join our Facebook Group: Search for ““ Presenting Sponsor:   Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: ,  and  and listeners like you!

It’s almost time of the holidays, if you can believe it. We’ve got all the best gifts for your horsey friends or yourself picked out. This week, we’re talking to three inspiring women who launched their own equestrian companies. Thanks for tuning in. Guests and Links Episode 104: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for  Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of  Featured Image:  Drink Recipe:  Link:  Link:  Link: ​​ Guest: Lindsey Schulz Guest: Connie DeMaio & Allison Malenfant of Redingote Subscribe:  |  |  Join our Facebook Group: Search for ““ Presenting Sponsor:   Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: ,  and  and listeners like you!

Before you know it, winter will be here. This week, we’re talking to a nutritionist on how to best manage your horse’s needs through the cold months. We’re also talking about dressage - and how it can benefit any type of rider, with trainer Amelia Newcomb. Thanks for tuning in... Guests and Links Episode 103: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for  Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of  Featured Image: Amelia Newcomb Dressage Drink Recipe: Link: Link: Link: ​​ Guest: Kelly Vineyard Guest: Amelia Newcomb Subscribe:  |  |  Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:   Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: ,  and  and listeners like you!  

Imagine knocking a rail with your own horse’s rouge pulled shoe. This week, we’re talking to a para rider with big dreams ahead of her and getting up to speed on why posture matters for horses. Thanks for tuning in. Guests and Links Episode 102: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for  Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of  Drink Recipe: Link: Link:   Link: ​​  Guest: Charlotte Merle-Smith Guest: Doug Payne Subscribe:  |  |  Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:   Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: ,  and  and listeners like you!

Have you ever wanted to leave your adult life behind and go play ponies in Ocala for the winter? We talked to one rider who has made a professional career out of it. This week, we’re gearing up for WEG in Italy and discussing the importance of staying hydrated.  Thanks for tuning in.  Guests and Links Episode 101: Host: Justine Griffin, Award-Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for  Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of  Drink Recipe:  Link:  Link:  Link: ​​ Guest: Brooke Massie  Guest: Ariel Grald Subscribe:  |  |  Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:   Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: ,  , and  and listeners like you!  

100 episodes, a million laughs, too many drinks. Celebrate five-plus years of Heels Down Happy Hour this week. Thanks for tuning in. Guests and Links Episode 100: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for  Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of  Drink Recipe: Link: Link: Link: ​​ Guest: Alex Welles Guest: Sally Spickard Subscribe:  |  |  Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:   Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: ,  , and  and listeners like you!  

Is it HOT out there or is it just us? Summer riding ain’t for the weak! On this episode, we’ll share our favorite tips to stay cool in the tack and we’re talking to an animal communicator on how communicate better with our horses. Thanks for tuning in... Guests and Links Episode 99: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for  Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of  Drink Recipe:  Link:  Link:  Link:  Link:  Guest: Charlotte Chanler, Professional Animal Communicator and Medium Guest: Keller Reinert,  Subscribe:  |  |  Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:   Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: ,   and listeners like you!  

We’re talking to not one, but three authors this week about their published works. One is Doug Payne, who also happens to be your 2022 Kentucky Three-Day Event National Champion. This week, we’re sipping on Dirty Shirleys and spilling about our favorite books. Thanks for tuning in... Guests and Links Episode 98: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for  Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of  Drink Recipe: Link: Link: Guest: Anna Pesta, Nutritionist Guest: Subscribe:  |  |  Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:   Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: , and listeners like you!  

It’s almost time for the Best Weekend All Year - the Kentucky Three-Day Event! We’re gearing up for the big show with not one, but two competitors this week. And also: margs. Thanks for tuning in. Guests and Links Episode 97: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for  Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of  Drink Recipe: Link: Link: Link: Guest: Kyle Carter Guest: Will Coleman Subscribe:  |  |  Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:   Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: , and listeners like you!  

Horses know when we’re wrong and judge us silently. Imagine that. This week, we’re talking to a legendary dressage pro about his remarkable journey in the sport and getting the low-down on all the wild things that have happened recently, from the EHV outbreak in California to the emotional finish at the Grand Prix of Eventing at Bruce’s Field. Thanks for tuning in. Guests and Links Episode 96: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for  Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of  Drink Recipe: Link: Link: Link: Guest: Robert Dover Guest: Doug Payne Subscribe:  |  |  Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:   Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: , and listeners like you!  

Arena footing has come a long way in recent years. There are so many options out there. We break it down with an expert this week. We’ll also get an educational 101 on when to use Shoe traction. Thanks for tuning in.  Guests and Links Episode 95: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for  Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of  Drink Recipe:  Link:   Link:  Link:  Guest: Elizabeth Ballard, Subscribe:  |  |  Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:   Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: ,   and listeners like you!

Ellie’s been dying to talk about horse vacuums, so here we are. She’ll answer all your questions. This week, we’re talking to a guest who is taking an unconventional route in dressage and we address some training woes in jumping. Guests and Links Episode 94: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for  Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of  Drink Recipe: Link: Link: Link: Guest: Maddie Houser of Subscribe:  |  |  Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:   Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: , , ,  and listeners like you!

Guys, we’ve almost made it. 2021 is nearly over and we’re hopeful 2022 is gonna be the best one yet. This week we’re celebrating the holidays with some happy hour fans and of course, there’s always time to talk about gastric ulcers. Thanks for tuning in. Guests and Links Episode 93: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for  Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of  Drink Recipe: Link: Link: Link: Guest: Guest: Amanda Summer Moore Subscribe:  |  |  Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:   Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: , , , , and listeners like you!

How much do you really know about the supply chain issues affecting businesses, including those in the horse industry? We break it down with the owners of two of our favorite equestrian brands. Jess’s old college roommate joins us for some laughs and we find a way to squeeze horse poop into the conversation, too. Thanks for tuning in. Guests and Links Episode 92: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for  Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of  Photo Credit: Cindy Lawler Drink Recipe: Link: Link: Link: Guest: Patricia Da Silva and Katelyn Woodburn Guest: Jimmie Schramm Subscribe:  |  |  Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:   Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is presented by: , , , and listeners like you!

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