Drag. Dat. Arena!

About this episode

This episode discusses the emotional retirement of Mai Baum and offers tips for maintaining horse arenas.

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 out best tips on how to keep thise arenas dragged, pristine and perfect for our horses. Thanks for tuning in. Guests and Links Episode 138: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with Down Magazine Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Payne Equestrian Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of Double Barrel Creek Featured Image: Courtesy of Yanmar Tractors America Drink Recipe: Hugo Spritz | Full Recipe Link: Mai Baum officially retires from top level eventing Link: The science behind the new USEF hair testing rule Link: The Baran Classic is such a cool concept, inviting top American hunter pros to Europe and European show jumpers trying their hand at the North American sport of hunters Product Review: Benefab Therapeutic Pastern Wraps | Benefab Smart Therapeutic Poll Pad Subscribe: The Brief | Heels Down Spark | Donate | Our Patreon Join our Facebook Group: Search for “ Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast Lounge “ This episode is presented by: Yanmar , Belt It Out Goods (Coupon code…

People in this episode

Hosts: Justine Griffin, Jessica Payne, Ellie Woznica

Topics covered

• eventing
• hunters
• arena maintenance
• European show jumping
• horse care

Keywords

• Mai Baum
• eventing
• hunters
• arena dragging
• horse care
• USEF hair testing
• Baran Classic

Sponsors

Yanmar, Belt It Out Goods

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: USEF

Products: Benefab Therapeutic Pastern Wraps, Benefab Smart Therapeutic Poll Pad

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