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When she was hired back in 2005 by Irish show jumper, Ronan McGuigan, Ashley Davis started a journey that would take her over 1,500 miles, from her hometown in Maine to Wellington, FL. Ashley founded Infinity Jumps in 2014 in Wellington and, in her own words, is never leaving! "I have always had a strong work ethic, and in this town the sky is the limit when it comes to opportunities." In the six years since its founding, Infinity jumps is not only servicing the annual Winter Equestrian Festival, but they are shipping jumps to renown horse shows like Tryon, NC, Colorado, Sante Fe, NM, and the Washington International Horse Show.
Ever wonder what it takes to run one of the most successful equestrian publications in the Hunter/Jumper industry? We were, so we caught up with the owner and publisher of The Plaid Horse magazine, Piper Klemm, Ph.D., to get some insight into the equestrian media empire she's been building since her acquisition of the magazine back in 2014.
It's safe to say we've all heard the saying, "you are what you eat", however how often do we apply this logic to our horses? Kelsey Bornt, a Lifestyle Product Specialists for Purina Animal Nutrition, gave us an insider's look at what her job entails. From being a feed consultant for multiple feed stores throughout New England, to working with horse owners to formulate nutrition plans for their horses; it's all in a day's work for this avid Morgan lover and full time equestrian.
Get to know the man behind Elite Horse Transport, LLC, Jimmy Welsh! Jimmy tells us riding was always in his DNA and he always found himself gravitating toward the barn, no matter what phase of life he was in. Find out how Jimmy got his start in horse transport, what matters most to him, and what you should look for when selecting your commercial hauler!
Many people question whether or not equestrians are truly athletes. It's probably safe to say that we can all argue otherwise! There is, however, one person who is an accomplished triathlete, a past competitor on the Saab Pro Mogul Tour, an accomplished equestrian, and an individual who can prove wrong all those who view equestrians as "non-athletes." You won't have to look hard to find her either because there's a good chance she is working on your equine partner, or the partner of someone you may know. Krietta 'Creepy' Phillips is one of the most reputable equine massage therapists and someone who helps your horse perform and succeed inside and outside of the show ring. Creepy has had a lifelong affection for horses, athletics, and competition. She gave us some insight into her passion and what brought her to a wildly successful career as an equine massage therapist.
Nestled in the little town of Stonington, CT lies a place where horses are assisting America's finest men and women in their journey towards healing. Veterans Equine Therapeutic Services, commonly referred to as VETS, has harnessed horsepower to bring veterans and horses together utilizing equine assisted programs to tackle physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. This 501C3 non-profit organization relies heavily on support offered through financial contributions and both time and equipment donations We were able to sit down with the program's founder, Craig McCalister, to learn more about this amazing program.
What do massive 1,200 pound animals, with a mind of their own, and a propensity for getting injured at 10:00 pm on a Friday night necessitate? A very good veterinarian! Well, you're in luck because we found a GREAT one who took the time to sit down with HorseWorks and answer some questions to give you some insight into the life of the professional all of us horse owners have on speed dial!
Dr. Elsa Ludwig is an equine surgeon at the North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine and she was able to share with us her thoughts on her own personal experiences in the pursuit of the career she always envisioned for herself, the direction she would like to see equine veterinary medicine head in, and why equine insurance is such a necessity!
You've probably seen her photos circulating around social media and in some of the nation's most popular horse publications. Erin Gilmore's career has taken her around Europe, North America, and to two Olympic games and she's captured enough memories to last a lifetime. HorseWorks is proud to bring you a quick glimpse into one of our sports' most accomplished photographers.
We caught up with Jacqui Gazzara of Northeast Equine Health and Wellness for the inside scoop on how she got involved with horses and the benefits of PEMF Therapy!
Get to know the team behind the scenes! We sat down with Berkley Equine & Cattle President Mike Anello and Vice President Frank Aubrey, III to discuss how they got into the insurance business, what advice they’d give our clients, and why they enjoy working with HorseWorks Insurance day in and day out!
Finding your dream home can be difficult. Finding your dream home that also compliments your horse habit is even more difficult. That's where Sky Minckler can help! Minckler Homes specializes in helping equestrian enthusiasts find equine specific properties, large and small. We caught up with Sky and received some wonderful insight into her career, business, and her personal horse habit!