Pati Pierucci has been involved in the horse world for as long as she can remember, and she has been able to develop a prestigious career as both a rider and trainer. Pati, who rides and trains at FEI level, has earned several victories at Grand Prix level. Most notably, she was long listed for…
Product Review: Horseware Ireland Long Country Boot
There are so many options when it comes to footwear for equestrians, and this time of year it’s imperative to keep your feet warm and dry not only when riding, but especially when working around the barn. You’ve surely seen some variation of the trendy knee high brown boots all the equestrian gals have been…
US Equine Rescue League RVA: Growing an Equine Non-Profit
For many, horses become a passion at a very young age. We don’t know what exactly spurs it, but it seems to run very deep into equestrians veins. Maybe it’s how they were raised or what they were exposed to. Better yet, maybe it’s ingrained into their souls. Whatever the reason, once the horse bug…
Boosting a post vs. creating an ad on Facebook: what are the differences and which is better for my equine business?
If you own a Facebook business page, there’s a chance that you’ve seen the prompt to “boost” your post. Boosting a post allows you reach a larger audience than your typical organic reach. It uses a post on your timeline and puts it more prominently in front of an audience of your choosing. But did…
Facebook Messenger Chatbots: The Newest Tool for Business Growth
You’re busy in the barn and don’t have time to answer all of the requests coming through your Facebook page. We get it. And… we have a solution to it. Ever send a direct message to a business Facebook page and receive an instant response? Wonder how that happens so quickly? Meet the chatbot,…
Q & A with Sport Horse Essentials
Q&A with Sport Horse Essentials Top Line Media Team had a chance to chat with Dianna Rodolpho Bessinger, the founder of natural care line Sport Horse Essentials (SHE) about the inspiration behind the company as well as a few of her favorite products. Q: Tell us a little about yourself as the founder of…
BarnWiz: Making it Easy to Connect Horses with Barns
One of the biggest headaches of moving as an equestrian is locating a new home for your horse. The stress and uncertainty of finding a good fit for both your four-legged partner and yourself can seem almost impossible, especially if the area is brand new to you and unexplored. The majority of the horse community…
In a Sea of Black Horses… the 2018 IFSHA Friesian World & Grand National Championship Horse Show
In a Sea of Black Horses… the 2018 IFSHA Friesian World & Grand National Championship Horse Show As one enters the main gates of the Champions Center in Springfield, Ohio, it is not immediately evident the extent of grandeur that awaits once inside the ring. The show grounds, which double as a 4-H park in…
The Dutta Corp Fair Hill International October Festival & CCI
Out and About: The Dutta Corp Fair Hill International October Festival & CCI It was a sloppy course after a cold morning rain, but that didn’t slow down the nation’s top eventers at the 30th Anniversary Dutta Corporation Fair Hill CCI2* and CCI3* competition that occurred the third weekend of October in Elkton,…
From Riding to Racing… One Woman’s Journey to the Winner’s Circle
When one thinks of horse racing, whether it’s thoroughbreds galloping over soft turf or trotters flying down a stretch of stone dust, images of established male trainers and owners may come to mind. However, horse racing is a sport that is filled with talented woman trainers, owners, jockeys and drivers, and oftentimes, the journey to…