Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast 74: Go It Alone
Not everybody has the privilege of riding at a big training barn. This week, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of riding at home and showing alone. Show jumpers are taking a page out of the eventing safety playbook and did you know Idris Alba has a horse allergy? Thanks for tuning in.
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More about what we talked about on this episode:
This week we’re sharing our favorite wines: A Noble Vines 667 Pinor Noir, a Kim Crawford Sav Blanc (with Perrier, says Jess) and a Hazlitt Bramble Berry. | @publix
Don’t miss out on the chance to learn from three pros at the Ecogold Dressage Symposium on Sept. 26. | @Ecogold
Riders and authorities worked together to come up with new road warning signs to protect horseback riders. | @horse&hound
Researchers cloned a Przewalski’s horse using DNA that’s over 40 years old. | @CNN
Concrete Cowobys, the film based on the urban riders from Philly, is making its debut at the Toronto Film Fest. Actor Idris Alba had to overcome a horse allergy, apparently. | @HollywoodReporter
Product Review: Redingote Rain Gear will keep you dry and stylish. | @Redingote
We discuss the pros and cons of riding, training and horse showing on your own. | @heelsdownmag
More show jumpers are wearing protective and air vests in the tack. Why is this trend just catching on now? | @heelsdownmag
Mail Bag: “My saddle flap has some scuffs on the one side and are getting worse as I continue to ride. Any tips on how to fix this or stop it from getting worse?”
Thanks for listening! Please help support our show by donating on Patreon! | @Patreon
More about our hosts:
Jessica Payne Ellie Woznica Justine Griffin
Jessica Payne is a 32-year-old international event rider who is rarely seen without her long-haired chihuahua under her arm. She was born in London, Ontario but grew up in Franklin, Tenn. and graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Animal Science. She once lost the tip of her pinky finger clipping her 4* horse, and husband Doug says she can “talk to anyone including a wall….and they will like it!”
Ellie Woznica is a 22-year-old freelance book designer and horse trainer because she couldn’t choose which career to pursue and her mom said she wouldn’t make the decision for her. She grew up showing the hunters and jumpers, but in university, she learned to ride western and fell in love with reining.
Justine Griffin is an award winning 32-year-old journalist who has written about everything from horses to high profile CEOs to her ovaries. (She donated her eggs once.) Two things she loves the most? Whippet puppies and cheese. Justine is a firm believer in unicorns and feminism. So take everything she says with a grain of salt.
Thanks very much to our sponsors this week: Ecogold and Draper Therapies.