Heels Down Magazine 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.
Latest episodes
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1 h 51
150: Welfare, Drugs & Other Important Things
Raise your hand if you’ve gone home wearing the medication that you were supposed to dispense into your horse’s mouth more than once? Twice? Three times? OK, we’ve got some tricks…
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1 h 19
OMG We’re Back Again
It’s been a minute, but we’re back! After a short break this summer we’re here with a jam-packed episode and full of excitement after watching the 2026 World Championships in Aache…
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1 h 38
Get The Most Out Of Your Rides This Summer
It’s the end of an era: we’re mourning the death of our favorite riding goods catalog. But there’s good news too: new research in EHV-1 detection could help minimize horse show out…
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1 h 18
Kentucky Time Is The Best Time
It’s like Christmas in … April for anyone who loves the sport of three-day eventing. We’re gearing up for the Best Weekend All Year with a heartwarming story about three Kentucky e…
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1 h 27
How Do We Make Horse Sport Better?
What happens when some serious horse people get together to try to better the sport? We’re about to find out. On this episode, we’re talking about what’s next for the Thoroughbred…
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1 h 22
Horse Show Vacation, Ocala Edition
Ever wanted to go to Florida for the winter but don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered. This month, we’re talking about what Justine learned from attending an equine diss…
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1 h 17
The Year Of The Fire Horse
Happy 2026 y’all, the Year of the Fire Horse. We promise we lunged it before we all got on. This month, we’re kicking off the year with some of our favorite horse shows and settlin…
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1 h 10
Horses Keep Us Going
It’s our last episode of the year and wow, what a year it’s been. Thanks for everybody for listening. And we’ve got a great show for you tonight, with fun guests who will make you…
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2 h 20
A Life Without USEF?
It’s here! All the goodies on our holiday wish list for 2025. This month, we’re also talking to the founder of a brand new jumping and dressage circuit that wants to be the opposit…
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58 min
Horse Girl Boos
Spooky season is here! This month, we’re talking about horse health tips you don’t want to skip on during fall, and preparing for the most festive time of the year.Guests and Links…
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1 h 22
Horse Show Hacks For The Win
Do you ever feel like you love horses but sometimes you feel lost? Or like you’re not good enough? We’ve all been there. This month, we’re talking about how to get yourself in the…
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1 h 22
Making Show Jumping More Accessible
We’re doing our best to stay caffeinated thanks to a fun new horse brand of coffee. Also this month, we’re talking about our mental prep for the sport, and how do we make the buyin…
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1 h 03
Drag. Dat. Arena!
Did anyone else watch Mai Baum make his final run at Rebecca Farm and ball their eyes out? Just me? OK. This week, we’re talking about the hunters taking over Europe and sharing ou…
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1 h 25
Aachen Dreams & R+ Horse Training
Ellie is fresh off a trip from New Mexico where she learned more about the world of positive reinforcement training about horses. We dive right in to learn more. And we caught up f…
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1 h 24
On Building The Dream Barn
It’s Spring! And we have the latest fashion trends for your riding outfits (hint: there’s no florals). This week, we’re talking about how the Payne’s designed and built their dream…
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1 h 19
Go Big In Kentucky Or Go Home
The countdown is on my friends. It’s going to be an action-packed Best Weekend All Year in 2025, thanks to very big five-stars: the Kentucky Three Day Event and the Kentucky Invita…
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1 h 19
Spring Season, aka Mud Season
What makes some ingredients illegal when it comes to supplements and medications and horse showing? This week, we’re talking to a veterinarian on what goes into that process. Sprin…
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1 h 15
Is It Spring, Yet?
Dreaming of the spring horse show season? Us too. This week, we’re sharing our favorite DIY tips to make training tools you can easily use in your home arena. Thanks for tuning in.…
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1 h 21
Get Your Head Right
It’s January, and horse sport is in full swing. Whether or not you’re in sunny Florida or just dreaming about it, we’ve got all the updates. As as you gear up for your own riding s…
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58 min
So Long, Goodbye to 2024. Hellloooo 2025!
Wow, what a year it’s been. This week we’re breaking down the highs and lows and getting excited for what’s in store in 2025. Sit down, grab a drink and join us. And as always, tha…