Last weekend was the annual seminar for American Horse Publications. I’ve gone in the past [AHP 0,1,2]. Not this year. Too many horse shows to justify the time away :). Not enough magazine work to justify the expense :(. One of my goals for 2014 was to get more paying work [7th Day]. I’ve approachedContinue reading “10 Reasons to Get Paid to Write”
Category Archives: Writing
Other Writing: USDF Connection July/August 2014
“Behind The Scenes: Jody Lynne Werner, Misfit Designs” July/August 2014 USDF Connection United States Dressage Federation A short interview with an equine cartoonist and graphic artist, among many other jobs.
Other Writing: USDF Connection June 2014
“Behind The Scenes: Karen Robinson, Freestyle Designer” June 2014 USDF Connection United States Dressage Federation A short interview with the owner of Applause Dressage Freestyle Design.
Off Topic: My Origin Story
Caveat: Today’s subject is only tangentially about horses. For more non-equine subjects, see my other blog, Off Topic. Rodney’s Saga returns to regularly scheduled programming tomorrow. I have a near-monthly gig interviewing folks about their jobs in the horse industry: good parts, bad parts, and how they got started [USDF Connection clips]. This led meContinue reading “Off Topic: My Origin Story”
Other Writing: USDF Connection May 2014
“Behind The Scenes: Maryal Barnett, Dressage Judge” May 2014 USDF Connection United States Dressage Federation A short interview with a dressage judge.
Facilities – Other Writing: USDF Connection April 2014
“Behind The Scenes: Ben Esh, Equine-Facility Design and Construction” April 2014 USDF Connection United States Dressage Federation A short interview with barn designer & builder. Dressage in the Mainstream In yesterday’s New York Times crossword puzzle, 28-across was Dressage rider, at times? Answer: COLT REVOLVER. Blogging from A to Z Challenge April 2014 List ofContinue reading “Facilities – Other Writing: USDF Connection April 2014”
Saddle Seat Celebrity
A few weeks ago, Gayle Lampe gave a saddle seat clinic in my area. She was kind enough to come talk at Stepping Stone for a few minutes. I totally geeked out. As she was talking, I kept looking at her and thinking, ‘Wow. This woman is a NAME in saddle seat. Instructor, author, rider.Continue reading “Saddle Seat Celebrity”