Meet Our Editor & Regular Contributors
"None of us are as smart as all of us" - unknown
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.
 Carol Gordon is a CPA with a special interest in working with equine-based businesses. She has experience working with a variety of “horse” businesses including trainers, camps, barn owners, farriers and equine transport. Her clients include everything from start-ups to long established businesses, sole proprietorships, LLCs and S and C corporations, for profit and non-profit organizations. To learn more about equine-related tax and accounting topics or for more information, contact her at www.blueribbonaccounting.com or call her at 508-208-2861.
 Clay Nelson and Lynnette Batt are co-developers of Sustainable Stables, an organization dedicated to environmentally-sensitive horsekeeping practices. Clay and Lynnette hold professional degrees in environmental management, and have 15 years of combined experience in conservation, land use planning and research.
Lynnette Batt also has over ten years of experience as a professional horse trainer, instructor and manager at several equestrian facilities throughout the U.S. Sustainable Stables has successfully helped farm owners advance their horse operation in a more sustainable, environmentally-friendly direction through the consulting, writing, and public speaking services they provide.
To contact Lynnette or Clay directly and to learn more about eco-friendly horse care please go to www.SustainableStables.com
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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