Equestrian Professional.com is made possible by our wonderful contributors. Our experts come from various facets of the horse industry and each has years of experience in their field.  We continue to activley build our team so that we are able to share the most up to date and important information with our members.

Elisabeth McMillan  is an equestrian business consultant and the owner/editor of Equestrian Professional.com. She speaks at equestrian organization meetings around the U.S. and has worked for high-profile equestrian athletes & equestrian-oriented businesses -- including companies such as Pure & Simple, Monaco Coach Company, Equestrian Designs, & Patagonia Clothing Company. She also has 25+ years experience directly in the horse business. You may email her directly at lizzy@equestrianprofessional.com  

Tonya Johnston, MA, is a sport psychology consultant and horseshow competitor who has specialized in working with equestrian athletes for the past 15 years. Her consulting sessions provide support and insight for riders while helping them develop personalized routines. Tonya's clients have attained competitive success at every level, including national titles and awards. A recent speaker at both the USEA and USDF national conventions, she conducts “Sport Psychology for Riders” clinics throughout the country as well as phone consultations with individual clients. Phone: 510.418.3664. www.TonyaJohnston.com

Julie Fershtman, a lawyer for nearly 23 years, is one of the nation's most experienced Equine law practitioners. She has achieved numerous courtroom victories and drafted hundreds of contracts. She is a Fellow of the American College of Equine Attorneys and has spoken on Equine Law in 26 states. For more information, visit www.equinelaw.net and www.equinelaw.info.

Julie Fershtman's books, MORE Equine Law & Horse Sense and Equine Law & Horse Sense, can help people avoid disputes. The books are easy to read and are required reading at several equine studies programs. Order both for $42.90, first-class shipping included. For more information, or to order, contact Horses & The Law Publishing at 866-5-EQUINE. Or, send check or money order to Horses & The Law Publishing, P.O. Box 250696, Franklin, MI 48025-0696.

Pam Saul is an account manager at Breslin & Young Financial Consultants and has been active in the equine and agricultural business for over thirty years. Pam lives with her family (husband and two daughters, Kristina and Kimberly) on Rolling Acres Farm in Montgomery County, Maryland. Rolling Acres is a working family farm with three generations active in the management of two distinct business operations; “Rolling Acres Farm, Inc.”, an equine boarding facility and hay production farm and “Rolling Acres Show Stables, Inc.,”Her experience and proficiency with equine and agricultural businesses is an asset to her clients with their own unique business operations. You may reach Pam directly at pamsaul@verizon.net Pam is also very active in state and local activities concerning agriculture, including:

• Delegate to the Maryland Farm Bureau for the Maryland Horse Council;
• Chair of the Maryland Farm Bureau Equine Committee;
• Vice President of the Maryland Farm Bureau Political Action Committee;
• Vice President of the Montgomery County Farm Bureau;
• Board Member of the Montgomery County Soil Conservation District;
• Member of the Ad Hoc Agricultural Policy Work Group; and
• Member of the Governor's Intergovernmental Commission for Agriculture.

Dr. Mary Arnold is an equestrian sports performance coach & regular contributor to the Sports Performance Departments With degrees in both Psychology & Education Dr. Arnold has coached many equestrians to success.  Dr. Arnold also is available for speaking engagements. To contact Dr. Arnold directly you may email her at dr.maryarnold@equestrianprofessional.com or by phone at  802 354 5210

Jim Anderson is in charge of our Audio/Visual Department.  An experienced photographer and videographer, Jim is also a third generation horseman with a lifetime of experience in both the Hunter/Jumper and Racing worlds. He is Equestrian Professional's go-to guy for video, dvd, and audio production.  Contact Jim at Jim@equestrianprofessional.com

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