Get The Most Out Of Your Rides This Summer

About this episode

The episode discusses summer riding tips, EHV-1 detection advancements, and the affordability crisis in equestrian sports.

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 outbreaks. We’re also talking about how to maximize your rides in hot hot summer and discussing solutions to our sport’s ever evolving affordability crisis. Thanks for tuning in. Guests and Links Episode 148: 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 Drink Recipe: Limoncello Cocktail Featured Image: Heels Down Link: Dover Saddlery going out of business Link: Horse welfare through perception of sport in photos study Link: EHV-1 airborne testing coming to horse shows? Product Review: Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control by Farnam | Heels Down Holiday Gift Guide | Email Justine at Justine@heelsdownmedia.com 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: Farnam and Ecogold , and listeners like you! Thank you to our sponsors!

People in this episode

Hosts: Justine Griffin, Jessica Payne, Ellie Woznica

Topics covered

• summer riding
• horse show outbreaks
• affordability crisis
• EHV-1 detection
• riding goods

Keywords

• summer riding
• EHV-1
• horse shows
• affordability crisis
• riding goods

Sponsors

Farnam, Ecogold

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dover Saddlery

Products: Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control

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