Even after so many years in the equine media industry, I'm still humbled and flattered to be named as a Finalist for the American Horse Publications' Equine Media Awards. I believe this is the fourth or fifth year I have been named a Finalist as an individual member, and it never gets old. I entered … Continue reading Celebrating Equine Media as an AHP Finalist
When I am able to cover events live, I love to hear everyone's stories. It's part of my job: to listen and share your story. I met Sandra Bentien at the NRHA Futurity a couple of years ago and fell in love with her stallion, Gotta Twist It Up. The pair ended up winning the … Continue reading Sandra Bentien: Alone at the Top
(From the January 2017 Reiner Magazine) The surprise wasn't really that Andrea Fappani had won the Lucas Oil NRHA Level 4 Open Futurity, but the surprise was what horse he won it on, and how he did it. Spooky Whiz joined the Fappani training barn at the end of his 2-year-old year after Fappani purchased … Continue reading Andrea Fappani – Getting the Most From Your Horse
One of my favorite things to do is write profiles on the people of the horse industry. I love to tell their stories, and to share with the world something that maybe nobody else knew. When I am assigned a story about a subject whom you think everyone knows everything about, I see it as … Continue reading Keeping Up with the Johnsons
As I'm writing this, I realize that I have not been the best in updating my own website, and for that I'm embarrassed. However, maybe that's a good sign to show that I've been so busy with projects and work and promoting others that I don't have the time to promote myself? Yeah. Let's go … Continue reading On the Hunt – Equine Media Descend on Maryland
While I lived in Lexington, I had the privilege of getting to work with leaders in the equine health industry in many facets. I've always enjoyed talking with Stuart Muir, resident farrier at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital. Stuart is a wealth of information when it comes to the horse's hoof, so when he knows … Continue reading The Importance of Balance in Reining Horses
Summertime means road trips, and for a lot of horse people, that means taking your horses with you--whether it's for a horse show circuit or a long weekend of trail riding. And, if you're looking to purchase a new ride for your horses, it's a lot more than just choosing gooseneck or bumper pull. In … Continue reading Trailer Shopping? Be Ready to Hit the Road
