Celebrating 100 Episodes Of Heels Down Happy Hour: Our Favorite Podcast Memories
Five years ago, Heels Down set out to launch a podcast that was relatable, funny, silly, but still informative for equestrians everywhere. Fast forward to today, and we’ve logged hundreds of interviews with horse industry professionals and Olympic riders, sipped too many delicious cocktails and had millions of laughs.
We’re thrilled to celebrate this milestone – publishing our 100th episode – this week. Grab a drink and take a walk down memory lane with us as we remember our favorite episodes from five years of podcasting. Cheers!
#1: Payne Baby, Depo & The Olympics: Our very first episode! Hosts Caroline, Justine & Jess find their groove and Jess shares a very special – and personal – announcement!
#81: Why Can’t Horse Shows Be Affordable? Ann Glavan joins us to talk about the ever-increasing, astronomical fees associated with horse showing these days.
#4: The Horses Of Walmart: Caroline, Justine and Jess talk about their favorite (and embarrassing) Walmart finds and why a simple mistake at the drugstore can turn into a major ordeal.
#45: Be The Best You Can Be. Our first episode with host Ellie! And the cats conversation is front and center – is it bad if cats pee in your hay?
#13: Holiday Edition With Special Guests: Our hosts laugh with a “Hot Horseman” of 2017 and learn more about Leslie Wylie’s “box-wine Xmas Tree” tradition.
#84: Can The Hunters Ever Be Cool Again? Hunter trainer and rider, Hope Glynn, stopped by the show to talk about the troubles the hunter industry faces, and how to retain amateur riders in the discipline.
#22: LIVE from Kentucky: Our very first live-recorded episode from the trade floor of the Kentucky Three-Day Event!
#86: Horses Are Hard. Don’t Give Up. Ever had a tough ride and just didn’t want to get back on? This episode is for you – our hosts discuss how they stay motivated.
#15: The Great Underwear Debate. Which is better, thongs or spanx? The heated underwear debate between Jess, Justine and Alex would start here and is still going strong five years later.
#30: Dressage For Jumpers & Riding On Your Period: If you’re a woman, then you’ve likely had to tackle tight white breeches & tampons at the same time. We feel you, girl.
#92:Got 99 Problems & The Supply Chain Is One. Eventer Jimmie Schramm reminisces on her college days with Jess and Patricia Da Silva and Katelyn Woodburn discuss the struggles facing equestrian business owners going into the holiday season.
#26: Man Buns, Motorcycles & OTTBs, Swoon! Heart throb ammie eventer Aaron Barber makes his first appearance on the pod and we are still SO GLAD he did.
#42: Weird Horse Girls & The German Riding Instructor: What’s a “hunter poofie?” Also we love you from across the pond, Victoria!!
#62: Horse Radio Network Radioathon: We shared some of our favorite holiday traditions, talked about our horse’s sneakiest behavior, and shared stories of what it’s like being a new mom and working in the equestrian world.