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 opposite of USEF. And ever wonder what goes into breed inspections for stallions and foals? You’re about to find out. Thanks for tuning in.

Guests and Links Episode 142:

• 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 Heels Down
• Drink Recipe: Werther’s Hot Toddy
• Link: JJ Torano squeaks out the win in the Maclay Final
• Link: Mud, Moisture, and Scratches: Fall Skin Challenges You Shouldn’t Ignore
• Link: HDHH is in the Washington Post!
• Guest: Doug Payne of Payne Equestrian
• Guest: David Reichert of UDJC
• Product Review: Heels Down Holiday Gift Guide | Email Justine at Justine@heelsdownmedia.com
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Alison O'Dwyer and Delia Nash tell us about their adventures at the TB Makeover with their horse Sibelius. Then Delia, owner of Kentucky Performance Products, answers a listener's question on nutrition advice for confined horses and some Realli BAD Adz, listen in…

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3814 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
• Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
• Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
• Submission form for Holiday Week Entries
• Pic Credit: Alison O'Dwyer
• Guest: Alison O'Dwyer
• Guest: Delia Nash from Kentucky Performance Products
• Link: Bonewise
• Link: Elevate
• Link: Contribute
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network, US Rider and Listeners Like You

Timestamps:

05:39 - Daily Whinnies

16:30 - Alison and Delia

30:00 - Delia answer listener question

35:00 - Realli Bad Adz

After a season filled with heartbreak, horse trouble and hard lessons, Bryce Derrer started the 2026 season with a $16,176 win at the Cinch Roping Fiesta in San Angelo, Texas.

In this episode of The Tie-Down Breakdown, Derrer opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of losing his girlfriend’s good horse mid-season and the faith that carried him through it all. He breaks down each of his runs in San Angelo, shares what makes the Fiesta one of the most “pristine ropings of the year,” and talks about the mental toughness it takes to hang with today’s next wave of calf roping history makers.

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