Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast Episode 123: Kentucky Or Bust!
We’re so close to the Best Weekend All Year and just can’t wait! This week, we’re talking to a mom who literally can do it all, and sharing tips on how to achieve the holy grail of being able to sit the trot AND boast the most unmoving lower leg. Thanks for tuning in.
Click here to stream Episode 123.
Special guests:
Amelia Newcomb is a USDF Gold medalist. Based in Somis, California, she incorporates complete dressage training from starting the young horse through the FEI levels in both her in person and online programs. Amelia works to develop a trusting and confident relationship between horse and rider. Her approach incorporates all aspects of horsemanship from basic groundwork to advanced dressage movements. Amelia’s mantra has always been “Dressage for All”, which is evident in both her in person and online coaching. With a successful YouTube video library of hundreds of free educational videos, over 220,000 subscribers (and counting!), and thousands of students enrolled in her online USDF accredited courses.
Monica Spencer is a 5* event rider from New Zealand. She helped secure a third place finish for NZ at the 2022 World Equestrian Games in Patroni, Italy. She recently moved with her young family and horses from NZ to America, where she is continuing to campaign at the Advanced level.
More on what we talked about in this episode:
Jess brings a classic Old Fashioned this week in celebration of Kentucky! | @WS
We take a look at the 4*, 5* and grand prix invitational entry lists ahead of the Best Weekend All Year. | @DK3DE
And don’t forget about our fun friends who will be in the vendor booth at the Kentucky Horse Park: Checkout Trafalgar Square Books at the Horse Illustrated booth, #259, Ecogold is at #167 and will have goodies like Zero Proof Horse Treats, Gallagher’s Water and Kevin Bacon’s Hoof Care on hand. Glittermarx Ponies will be at booth #209, with over 150 designs to choose from and over 60 glitter colors!
Amelia Newcomb joins us to talk about her brand new Sitting Trot Challenge, which kicks off May 1. | @AND
Product Review: Jess explains why everyone on the Payne Equestrian team is now riding in air vests, including Doug, who rides in an Free Jump X’Airsafe. Ride EquiSafe is also offering a discount to HDHH listeners: get 10% off when using the coupon code ‘DONTFALLOFF’ through May 15. | @RES
Monica Spencer is headed to Kentucky for a 5* run on her Thoroughbred, Artist. We catch up with the young mom about making the move from New Zealand with her family and string of horses. | @MSeventing
Mailbag: “How the heck do all the good riders get a lower leg that never moves?!”
Many thanks to our sponsors this month: Purina, Kinetic Vet, Zero Proof Horse Treats and LiveEQ!