About Us

Welcome to Happy Hour

Heels Down Mag presents the Heels Down Happy Hour podcast. There’s a whole lot of stuff happening in the horse world, and someone’s got to keep you up to date. Who’s winning what? What weird rules are you probably going to violate at your next horse show? What does your favorite rider really think about white breeches? Don’t worry, that’s what we’re here for. Grab a drink. Welcome to Happy Hour.

You can find new episodes of Heels Down Happy Hour, part of the Horse Radio Network, every month. Stream episodes here at heelsdownmag.com or wherever you listen to podcasts – Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play. And if you love Heels Down Happy Hour, please leave us a review!

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“Which girl are you that day? Depending on the situation, I could be drinking like Ellie, Jess or Justine! Like any drink Ellie brings out I’m like “Oh this is a perfect pool day drink.” When she brought up Matt’s watermelon concoction my first thought was “I’m making a big batch of this concentrate in an igloo canteen and it’s coming to the family beach vacation.”Whereas Justine’s drinks are usually like “Unwinding on a weekday night” or “Making a signature cocktail for a dinner party.” Jess’s are like “I’m early for a dinner reservation so let me pop over to the bar and get a drink first,” or “I’m sitting by the fireplace in my pajamas and I want a nightcap.” – Grace
“Just like hanging out with your best horsey friends I just finished bingeing all the episodes and now I’m sad that I have two wait two weeks for a new episode! I’m thoroughly obsessed with this podcast. The hosts are super down to earth and hilarious to boot.” – Ashley
“I’m a podcast junky. Being on the road for work often leaves me looking for something that is educational, lighthearted, and of course about horses. This podcast fits the bill perfectly!! I always end up learning something new and laughing!! Love the hosts and this podcast!” – Victoria
“Horses and Cocktails? What’s not to love? Always look forward to this podcast. Great guests, nice mix of lighthearted and more serious information, and a bonus cocktail recipe each episode. Feel like I actually know the hosts at this point; they are great!” – Kassie
“my new favorite podcast!! I’m an avid podcast listener and this one has to be my absolute favorite. Today, I realized that I had listened to close to 70 of their episodes within a month or so of discovering this podcast. I actually look forward to doing stalls so I can put my AirPods in and listen to a few episodes. It’s the perfect mix of important news, funny stories, and educational information about all aspects of training and horses. No matter who they have on the show, it keeps me interested with so many different segments and information just in one episode. I recommend this podcast for any horse lover from the college kid taking a break from riding who just wants to stay involved in the horse world (like me) to top professionals!!” – Stephanie
“Highlight of my day. I love this podcast! It makes me smile and laugh so much. So fun to listen to people who are as passionate about the same things I am. Keep it up girls.” – Whitney

Don’t believe us? Try this round up of some of our favorite episodes:

#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.

#22LIVE 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.

#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.

#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.

#42: Weird Horse Girls & The German Riding Instructor: What’s a “hunter poofie?” Also we love you from across the pond, Victoria!!

#62Horse 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.

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