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A Gymnastic Riding System Using Mind, Body & Spirit

For this groundbreaking book, I had the privilege of collaborating with international dressage competitor, trainer, and clinician Betsy Steiner. A Gymnastic Riding System Using Mind, Body & Spirit is a unique approach to dressage training for horse and rider and a departure from the usual textbook methods: a true system for both horse and rider that …

The USDF Guide to Dressage

Of the books I’ve written, this one is my magnum opus. It holds the distinction of being the first and only commercially published book to receive the imprimatur of the United States Dressage Federation, the US national affiliate organization for the equestrian sport of dressage.  The USDF Guide to Dressage is aimed at the rider …

Health stories, for 4 legs or 2 = one of my specialties

Veterinary medicine is complex. Horses are fragile. Together they make for (unfortunately for those of us on the receiving end of the vet bills) endless story ideas.  Horse lovers are keen to learn about the latest research findings and treatment options. Welfare-related issues, such as my report on the measures being taken to ensure the …

Writing for all ages and stages

As a horse-crazy kid who never outgrew the bug, I was especially pleased when Young Rider magazine asked me to write about the skills needed to become an equestrian professional. (Hint: It takes much more than riding prowess and equine know-how.)  I usually write for an all-ages audience that comprises mostly adults, so it was …

Award-winning coverage

I’ve covered Olympic Games, World Equestrian Games, World Championships, World Cup Dressage Finals, dressage conferences and symposiums, and United States Dressage Federation annual conventions for various clients. It’s “backpack journalism” at its finest: reporting on and photographing/taking video of the event, then curating and packaging the news in a compelling manner while under constant deadline …