Wow, what a year it’s been. This week we’re breaking down the highs and lows and getting excited for what’s in store in 2025. Sit down, grab a drink and join us. And as always, thanks for tuning in.

Guests and Links Episode 131:

• 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
• Featured Image: Heels Down Magazine
• Drink Recipe: Naughty But Nice Christmas Cocktail
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• This episode is presented by: All Things Equestrian, Belt It Out Goods, and listeners like you! Thank you to our sponsors!

Horses have always been expensive. But lately, it feels like costs are out of control. This week, we’re talking about how we’re making ends meet. We’re also celebrating the Paralympic Games and fighting the good fight against imposter syndrome.

Guests and Links Episode 128:

• 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
• Featured Image: Heels Down Magazine
• Drink Recipe: Lavender Lemonade
• Link: Para Olympics Round Up
• Link: Liz Halliday Accident Update
• Link: Burghley and AECs Results?
• Guest: Amelia Newcomb
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• This episode is presented by: All Things Equestrian, Zero Proof Horse Treats, and listeners like you! Thank you to our sponsors!

The Paris Olympics have come and gone, and gosh, what a whirlwind! We’re hitting all the highlights, which of course include Snoop Dogg in a shadbelly. This week, we’re also digging into how safety standards in equestrian sport continue to evolve. Thanks for tuning in.

Guests and Links Episode 127:

• 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
• Featured Image: Heels Down Magazine
• Drink Recipe: Boat House Punch
• Link: Barn Dog Bites
• Link: Barn Kat Krunchies (Order using HEELSDOWN to receive free shipping plus a gift!)
• Link: US Equestrian Announces U.S. Olympic Dressage Team for Paris 2024 Olympic Games
• Guest: Anna Dunaway
• Link: Ride EquiSafe's Safe in the Saddle Week
• Subscribe: The Brief | Heels Down Spark | Donate | Our Patreon
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• This episode is presented by: All Things Equestrian, Zero Proof Horse Treats, and listeners like you! Thank you to our sponsors!

It’s all systems go for the Paris Olympic Games and we just can’t wait. We’re talking to the pros on how to learn from the livestream and what it’s like actually being on an Olympic team. But wait there’s more - we’re busting cooling down horse myths and remember that dude in the mankini? Thanks for tuning in.

Guests and Links Episode 126:

• 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
• Featured Image: Erin Gilmore Photography
• Drink Recipe: Red, White & Blue Shooter
• Guest: Amelia Newcomb, Dressage
• Guest: Doug Payne
• Link: Cooling horses myths
• Link: Olympic teams: show jumping and dressage
• Link: US Equestrian Announces U.S. Olympic Dressage Team for Paris 2024 Olympic Games
• Link: Shane Rose headed to Paris despite the mankini episode
• Link: All Things Equestrian Sun Shirts
• Subscribe: The Brief | Heels Down Spark | Donate | Our Patreon
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• This episode is presented by: All Things Equestrian, Zero Proof Horse Treats, and listeners like you! Thank you to our sponsors!

What do we really know about horses’ gut microbiomes? This week, we’re gearing up for the Olympic Games and trying to juggle all the things, like managing horses who live in our back yards. Thanks for tuning in.

Guests and Links Episode 125:

• 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
• Featured Image: Heels Down Magazine
• Drink Recipe: Watermelon Mojito
• Guest: Anna Dunaway, Purina
• Link: It’s Hot as Heck. What Are Your Hot Weather Tips?
• Link: Here’s the US Olympic Team
• Link: Indoor Arena Air Quality
• Link: Glittermarx Ponies
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• This episode is presented by: Purina, Kinetic Vet, and listeners like you! Thank you to our sponsors!

Does your vet want your manure sample room temp or cold? You’ll have to listen in to find out! This week, we’re talking to the 2024 winner of the Road To The Horse. And it’s time for Buy A Horse Book Day! Thanks for tuning in.

Guests and Links Episode 124:

• 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
• Featured Image: Heels Down Magazine
• Drink Recipe: Icy Lemon-Ginger Vodka Cocktail
• Guest: Tik Maynard
• Link: Kentucky Derby Recap
• Link: Badminton Preview
• Link: Keep the Poop Cold
• Subscribe: The Brief | Heels Down Spark | Donate | Our Patreon
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• This episode is presented by: Purina, Zero Proof Horse Treats, LiveEQ, Kinetic Vet, and listeners like you! Thank you to our sponsors!