Today’s blog of the week is a fun one from the folks over at The Horse Diva. You can find featured products (& contests) on their diva blog (don’t forget to grab their RSS feed while you are there).
Let’s face it, their products are cute with a capital C & their blog is a fairly new way for them to share some of their most popular products and interact with their customers. Posts provide clean, clear images of the goods with anecdotes and descriptions, peppered with events & photos.
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Today the blogger of the week is hilarious Mara, book (& movie) review extraordinaire. You can find more of her stuff on her blog Whitebrook Farm (& don’t forget to grab her RSS feed while you are there).
If it’s in print, on cable or on the big screen and it has anything to do with horses, chances are Mara has watched/read it and written a lengthly review about it. Her articles are well thought out and should I find a title I want to read I’ll definitely look up her review before I open the cover.
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Today’s blogger of the week is Jessica McCune a talented model horse artist. You can find more of her stuff on her blog Tacky Tack of the Day (& don’t forget to grab her RSS feed while you are there).
This blog is one of those ‘guilty reads’ she posts some atrocious images, has opinionated views & I love it that she shares them. Beyond just ugly to look at, much of the equipment she posts is of poor quality or downright abusive. Snide name aside, the articles on her blog are surprisingly thoughtful in their critiques (& her scary pink saddles of the week segment is priceless).
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Something very different today, the horse blogger of the week is Julie Size who is also the regional editor for Saddle and Bridle magazine. You can find more of her stuff on her blog Riding Aside (& don’t forget to grab her RSS feed while you are there).
There are very few blogs out there about riding aside so in a way Julie’s sets the standard. Her enthusiasm for (and complete immersion in) the discipline makes her posts colorful & they provide a glimpse into a horse industry virtually unknown to many of us. This is one dedicated blogger, Julie also maintains several blogs beyond her sidesaddle adventures.
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Today’s blogger of the week is Jackie Baker, you can find more of her stuff on her blog Regarding Horses (& don’t forget to grab her RSS feed while you are there).
Not just maintaining her own blog, Jackie also writes a blog about her horse Ace & the trials & tribulations of her first venture into horse ownership. On her own blog Jackie’s articles are well-laid out and easy to read, plus she provides close coverage of the upcoming 2010 World Equestrian Games and their regular WEG Radio Show.
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Today’s blogger of the week is accomplished author, trainer, dressage competitor, clinician & speaker Jane Savoie. Be sure to visit her riding blog (& don’t forget to grab her RSS feed while you are there).
Amid her longer and more informative articles there are post written from the unique perspectives of a dog (Indy) and a horse (Moshi). Jane’s main focus is Dressage, however her advice ranges from common riding issues to specific show ring moves and her extensive background means she’s seen it all.
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Today’s blogger of the week is the director of e-comunications at the USEF, you can find more of her stuff on her blog Horse Bits. (Be sure & grab her RSS feed while you are there).
A former managing editor for the official USEF publication Equestrian Magazine, (among others) Sarah is no stranger to writing. Her style is efficient and she writes from the perspective of a life-long horse lover. Not just a lover, Sarah’s a professional in the equestrian industry which lends her a unique perspective not seen in some of the other blogs I’ve featured.
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The horse blogger of this week goes by one name, girasol, you can find more of her stuff over at her blog Global Horse Culture. (Be sure & grab her RSS feed while you are there).
Many of my readers already know this blog, girasol has a great outlook on life and shares so many interesting articles it’s hard to pick a favorite. Her blog provides a thoughtful look at horses & horse culture around the globe, featuring different breeds, interesting horse sports & horse equipment that looks foreign to many of us westerners. All of this with a great sense of humor and an eye for the unique.
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This week is a little different, Far and Ride features a number of writers and you can find them all on their news blog. (Be sure & grab their RSS feed while you are there).
In an entirely different vein of horseness, this blog provides articles about all kinds of unique places to mount up. Different writers means different viewpoints and mixing it up keeps things interesting, especially when they are mixing to the farthest corners of the world. Each post provides an in-depth look at the stables & location, complete with accessibility tips and helpful bits for potential travelers.
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The horse blogger of this week is Elizabeth Goldsmith, you can find more of her stuff over at her blog EQUINE Ink. (Be sure & grab her RSS feed while you are there).
A blogger with a good sense of humor, Elizabeth offers her brand of sound advice peppered amid funny pics and interesting video clips. Her thoughtful posts come from the perspective of a loving horse owner & she knows the value of a good image. Whether discussing competition, reviewing products or sharing a funny, Elizabeth has an entertaining style & isn’t afraid of a little research.
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The horse blogger of this week is Kimberly Cox Carneal, you can find more of her stuff over at her blog Enlightened Horsemanship. (Be sure & grab her RSS feed while you are there).
Not just a blog for horse lovers, Kimberly offers a lot of balanced life advice as well, taking the time to post about her interests and keep readers updated with her life. Her articles include clear images, clear opinions and her career as a massage therapist provides a unique insight. Whether reviewing horse products, discussing her favorite cause or encouraging the spiritual connection between horse & rider, she’s worth a read.
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It’s always fun to meet other horse people via social media, especially those with obvious marketing savvy. That’s how I connected with Lisa Kemp, through the colorful horse community on Twitter.
From friendfeed to facebook to twitter there are tons of different platforms for forming community. Some are well suited for the animal industry…some not so much.
Either way, it almost takes an online marketing & social media expert to work it all out. Unfortunately not all of us know someone of that ilk and we have to forge ahead on our own.
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