Equine Event Coverage—I’m not going to lie, covering equine events isn’t easy. It can be long days, a lot of chasing down winners, and it can require fast and furious writing. But the benefits from working events far exceed the lack of sleep or miles walked while completing that work.

Planning a multi-stop content-gathering trip as a freelance writer or photographer is no easy task. Since starting at Western Horseman in 2010, I’ve planned more of these trips than I can count. From building stories around unique sources to navigating rural terrain, I’ve learned a lot along the way—and I want to share five key challenges you’ll face when chasing your dream trip, and how to tackle them with strategy and heart.

The AI action figure trend took the social world by storm last week, and I admit, I was here for it.

March was National Women’s History Month, and I missed the opportunity to showcase some of the more inspirational and impactful words of wisdom gleaned in interviews for Western Horseman “Women of the West” articles.

Combining photography and travel brought me to many locations and to many connections, at home and abroad.