The countdown to the Thoroughbred Makeover is on! This week, we’re talking to a dressage trainer almost everyone knows from Youtube and learning more about the mission of the Retired Racehorse Project. And we’ve got all the tips and tricks for shopping at a big horse show. Thanks for tuning in.Guests and Links Episode 116:<ul><li>Host:&nbsp;Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with&nbsp;<a href="http://heelsdownmag.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Heels Down Magazine</a></li><li>Host:&nbsp;Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for&nbsp;<a href="https://pe3s.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Payne Equestrian</a></li><li>Host:&nbsp;Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/doublebarrelcreek/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Double Barrel Creek</a></li><li>Featured Image: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/148984409095110/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Heels Down Happy Hour</a></li><li>Drink Recipe: <a href="https://simplegoodnesssisters.com/blogs/recipes/the-simple-goodness-old-fashioned-cocktail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Simple Goodness (New) Old Fashioned</a></li><li>Guest: Amelia Newcomb</li><li>Link: <a href="https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/burghley-horse-trials-results-2023-836544" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Burghley Recap</a></li><li>Link: <a href="https://thehorse.com/1123270/treating-tendon-and-ligament-injuries-in-horses/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Treating Tendons and Ligament injuries</a></li><li>Link: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/24/us/ruffian-race-horse-reburied-kentucky.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ruffian remains reburied in Kentucky</a></li><li>Subscribe:&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/HDBrief" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Brief</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://heelsdownmag.com/heels-down-happy-hour-podcast-donations/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Donate</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/heelsdown" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></li><li>Join our Facebook Group:&nbsp;Search for “<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/148984409095110/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast Lounge</a>“</li><li>This episode is presented by:&nbsp;<a href="https://ecogold.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ECOGOLD</a> and listeners like you! Thank you to our sponsors! </li></ul>

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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.