Ellie is fresh off a trip from New Mexico where she learned more about the world of positive reinforcement training about horses. We dive right in to learn more. And we caught up for the Kentucky 3-Day Event 4* winner ahead of his overseas trip to CHIO Aachen. Thanks for tuning in.

Guests and Links Episode 137:

• 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
• Guest: Will Coleman
• Featured Image: Courtesy of Ellie Woznica
• Drink Recipe: Sante Fe Sunset
• Link: The FEI is doubling down on double bridles
• Link: Study: Bias Against Thoroughbreds In Upper Level Eventing Is Unfounded
• Link: Wild pony born without a hoof gets a prosthetic
• Product Review: Favorite fly remedies for summer time? | Kinetic Vet roll-on fly spray + dema cloths
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• This episode is presented by: Yanmar, Belt It Out Goods (Coupon code: “heelsdown20” dor $20 off through May), Horse Spot, and listeners like you! Thank you to our sponsors!

It’s Spring! And we have the latest fashion trends for your riding outfits (hint: there’s no florals). This week, we’re talking about how the Payne’s designed and built their dream barn, and a special friend of the show stops by. Thanks for tuning in.

Guests and Links Episode 136:

• 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
• Guests: Michael and Lindsay Lenard of The Horse Spot
• Guest: Sally Spickard of the Go Eventing Podcast
• Featured Image: Courtesy of Payne Equestrian
• Drink Recipe: Michigan Mule
• Link: Three U.S. Riders, Three Different Paths To World No. 1
• Link: Aachen entry list
• Product Review: Belt It Out Goods - New Spring Colors | Lilac, Spring Green, Willow Blue, Poppy Pink
• Subscribe: The Brief | Heels Down Spark | Donate | Our Patreon
• Join our Facebook Group: Search for “Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast Lounge“
• This episode is presented by: Yanmar, Belt It Out Goods (Coupon code: “heelsdown20” dor $20 off through May), SynNutra Equine (SynChill PURE), Traverse City Horse Shows, and listeners like you! Thank you to our sponsors!

The countdown is on my friends. It’s going to be an action-packed Best Weekend All Year in 2025, thanks to very big five-stars: the Kentucky Three Day Event and the Kentucky Invitational. We’re talking to the riders hoping to conquer some of the biggest eventing and show jumping tracks in America this month. Thanks for tuning in.

Guests and Links Episode 135:

• 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
• Guest: Will Coleman
• Guest: Alex Granato
• Guest: Mary Bess Davis
• Featured Image: Traverse City Horse Shows
• Drink Recipe: Velvet and Vice from Cast & Crew
• Link: Kentucky 5* entry list
• Link: Kentucky Invitational 5* entry list
• Link: Favorite things to do in Lexington
• Product Review: SynChill Pure
• Subscribe: The Brief | Heels Down Spark | Donate | Our Patreon
• Join our Facebook Group: Search for “Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast Lounge“
• This episode is presented by: SynNutra (Livello® Sleep), Traverse City Horse Shows, The Vertical from Ecogold (Coupon code: “happyhour” 15% off through April 25) and listeners like you! Thank you to our sponsors!