Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast 82: Choosing Horses Over Everything Else
Imagine giving up your stable corporate job for one in horses. It’s something a lot of us dream about, but our guest Brittney Chambers actually did it. This week, we’re talking about WTH happened with Kentucky and the most creative ways we’ve tried to save money because… horses. Thanks for tuning in.
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Special Guest:
Brittney Chambers, the Founder of CBC Therapeutic Horseback Riding Academy, has over 20 years’ experience with horses. She has ridden several different disciplines such as English, Western, and Dressage. In addition, she has also helped fellow horse owners by consulting, training and handling their horses. She specializes in Rider Biomechanics, and both English and Western Fundamentals. [Photos by K.Paz Studios]
More on what we talked about this episode:
This week, we’re drinking a fruity pirate-themed cocktail in honor of the Super Bowl. | @whnt
So after all the fundraising and back and forth, Kentucky is happening. | @LRK3DE
Horse remains reveal new details in how Native peoples raised horses. | @CU
Can gene editing technology produce “super sire” stallions? | @horsesport
Thanks to everyone who continues to support us on Patreon! | @Patreon
Brittney Chambers joins us to discuss what it’s like to give up a real world job for the horse world. | @heelsdown
What are some of the most creative ways you’ve saved money to support your horse habit? We discuss. | @heelsdown
Mailbag: I have a talented horse who isn’t it work. Do I need to bring him back before I sell him?
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.
Many thanks to our sponsors this week, Ecogold and Draper Therapies!