Heels Down Happy Hour

It’s normal to feel the pressure in competition. But how you learn to keep your cool in the moment? We asked an expert for help. This week, we’re talking about Beezie Madden’s announcement and our biggest pet peeves in the barn. Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 66: Link for site impaired – Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Host: Ellie Woznica, Horse Trainer Photo Credit: Desiree Castanon and Drink Recipe: Guest: Gabby Ledger - Ontarian Physician and Equestrian Link: Tokyo Update [, , and ] Link: [] Link: Product Review: Subscribe: | | Link: 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 66 is presented by:  , , and

Is it appropriate to message a new trainer on Facebook? This week, we’re talking about the etiquette of barn and trainer shopping, and the effects of late-night classes on horses and grooms. P.S. - Did you know the coronavirus affects horses, too? Thanks for tuning in. Guests and Links Episode 65: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Host: Ellie Woznica, horse trainer Photo Credit: Desiree Castanon and Drink Recipe: Guest: Link:  Link: Link: Subscribe:  | | Link: 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 63 is presented by:  ,  and

Every horse girl dreams of owning their own farm one day. But are they really prepared for all the work that’s involved? This week, we’re celebrating Payne Baby No. 2, discussing turnout politics and how much does it really cost to show in Wellington, anyway? Thanks for tuning in. Guests and Links Episode 64: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Host: Ellie Woznica, horse trainer Photo Credit: Drink Recipe: Link: Link: Subscribe:  | | Link: 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 63 is presented by:  and

Can you believe it’s almost 2020? This week, we’re celebrating our new year's resolutions, talking about our favorite highlights of the year, and discussing the best cardio tips to stay motivated in the winter riding season. Listen in… Guests and Links Episode 63: Link for site impaired –  Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Host: Ellie Woznica, horse trainer Photo Credit: Heels Down Media Drink Recipe: Link: Link: Subscribe:  | | Product Review: Link: 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 63 is presented by: , , and .      

For this episode we have hour eleven of the 2019 HRN Holiday Radiothon, Heels Down Happy Hour hosts get the party started with some fun holiday madness and special guest Ellesse Jordan Gundersen. We share our annual holiday drink recommendation and enjoy some awesome listener-submitted holiday songs, poems, and greetings.  Plus, we give away a bunch of prizes from Equitana, Heels Down Soaps and Horseloverz. Listen in… Guests and Links Episode 62: Your Radiothon Emcees:  founder Glenn the Geek,  co-host , produced by Coach Jenn & Chaos Control Supervisor,  Awesome hosts this hour: Justine Griffin, Jessica Payne, and Ellie Woznica from  Title Sponsor:   Voicemail Sponsor:   Guest:  Prizes this hour:  |  |  Additional support provided by:  ,  There’s an App for that!  Check out the new  and 

Having trouble finding the motivation to stay fit in winter? Us too. This week, we’re talking to show jumper Danielle Goldstein on how to ignore cyberbullies and the USEF finally banned DEPO, but what does it all mean? Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 61: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired:  Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Photo Credit: Heels Down Media Drink Recipe: Sugar Cookie Martini (From Courtney in The ) Link: Link: Link: Subscribe:  | | Product Review: Guest: Danielle Goldstein ( / ) Link: 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 61 is presented by: , , , and .                                 

Is it already time to be worrying about winter riding clothes? Yikes. This week, we’re talking about the differences between the jogs from one discipline to another, and have you thought about adding your horse to your will? Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 60: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired:  Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Photo Credit: Heels Down Media Drink Recipe: Link: Link: - Link: (horse power, literally) Subscribe:  | | Product Review: Link: 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 60 is presented by: , , , and .        

A special preview of the 5th Annual 12 Hour Live Holiday Radiothon by State Line Tack on Dec. 2nd with over 20 hosts, 20 guests and over $5,000 in prizes. Listen in...

Nobody looks good in tight white breeches. I repeat: nobody. This week, we’re talking with a dietician about body image and proper dieting for equestrian athletes. It’s been a while since Facebook cracked down on horse ads, so how are people selling horses? And when is it too cold to hose down your horse? Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 59: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired:  Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Host: Ellie Woznica, horse trainer Photo Credit: Heels Down Media OCTOBERFEST: Justine’s Pick, and Ellie's Pick, Link: Link: Link: Subscribe:  | | Product Review: Link: Natalie Gavi, and Link: Link: Danielle Goldstein, 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 59 is presented by: , , and            

Horse show costs can be daunting, depending on the level you ride at. But are we pricing out some competitors with all these exorbitant fees? This week, we’re sharing stories of the dumbest things we’ve done for horses, and Jess dishes on how handle working in the barn while managing morning sickness. Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 58: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired:  Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Host: Ellie Woznica, horse trainer Photo Credit: Heels Down Media Drink Recipe: Link: Link: Link: Subscribe:  | | Product Review: Link: Link: 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 58 is presented by: , , and .      

Trouble on the Burghley cross-country course has sparked a deeper conversation about safety in eventing. This week, we’re talking about balancing safety devices and pushing the technical boundaries of cross-country, our favorite healthy snacks for horse shows, and our favorite tips and tricks for hacking outside the arena. Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 57: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired:  Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Host: Ellie Woznica, horse trainer Photo Credit: Heels Down Media Drink Recipe: Link: Link: Link: Subscribe:  Product Review: 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 57 is presented by: , , and ElS.          

Everybody fails, even the pros. This week, we’re reminiscing on our biggest mess-ups and what we learned from them. Georgina Bloomberg joins us to talk about how she balances horse sport and rescuing animals while living in the Big Apple. And, we ask her all the important questions about her furry friends. Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 56: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired:  Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with  Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Host: Ellie Woznica, horse trainer Photo Credit: Heels Down Media Drink Recipe: , from Marlene in the FB group Link: Link: Link: Subscribe:  | Product Review: 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 56 is presented by: , and .  

Everyone’s got an opinion on SafeSport, but who actually knows how it works? We brought in an attorney to explain.  This week, we’re talking about how to get over the fear of speed when in the saddle and holy cuteness alert: you might be seeing more mini horses on airplanes pretty soon. Listen in...

They say it takes a village to care for horses and to participate in this sport, and they were right. This week, we're paying homage to our non-horsey support network, and Ellie shares what it's like to ride and train while battling MS. Listen in...

Being “straight” in the saddle is harder than it sounds. This week, we’ll share tips on how not to be crooked, thanks to the German Riding Instructor. We’re also talking to a hunter rider who has made it his mission to rescue as many adorable, abandoned mini ponies as he humanly can, and could you imagine washing and plaiting ONE horse for 10 hours? Yikes.

Rehabbing a horse out with a long-term injury is crazy enough, but how do you stay sane during this laid up period? This week, we’re discussing what does "feel" actually mean, and is horse poop actually bad for the environment? Thanks for tuning in...

The barn is often where we meet our best friends. This week, we’ll discuss how to find your horse people, what it’s like to be selected for a team headed to the Pan American Games, and finally, somebody asked the horses how they feel about rein pressure.  Listen in...

Would you take an exotic vacation with strangers who also love horses? We’re talking to an influencer who founded a niche equestrian travel business. This week, we’ll talk about the ethical issues surrounding the new SafeSport texting guidelines and is it cruel to ride your horse in the heat?  Listen in...

How much therapy is too much? This week, we’re talking about the million and one ways you can pamper your equine athlete. We’ll break down what we’ve tried and what actually works. The USEF is taking a stand on cannabis in horses, and have you ever met a girl who can run... like a horse? Listen in...

Would you take a virtual riding lesson? We’re talking to a top dressage trainer who is expanding her training business, thanks to technology and the internet. This week, we’ll dissect the biggest WTF moment at the Kentucky Derby, give Piggy the praise she deserves, and do riders actually get to keep the prize money they win?