The Freelance Remuda: Navigating the Equine Media Frontier

Abigail Boatwright & Kate Bradley Byars
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The Freelance Remuda is a podcast co-hosted by seasoned freelance professionals Abigail Boatwright and Kate Bradley Byars exploring the trials and triumphs surrounding life as an equine media professional. The show also shares valuable tips from equine media editors and creatives doing what they love. Find us online: freelanceremuda.com, on Facebook and Instagram @freelanceremuda.

  1. OCT 22

    Episode 59: Unpacking Media Package Pricing with Chelsea Lothrop

    Welcome to Episode 59, where we are unpacking media package pricing! The rise of private media hasn't slowed, and more freelancers are finding their niche helping clients shine at horse shows. Today, we have Chelsea Lothrop of Chelsea Lothrop Photography with us, who covers English events for clients. Chelsea loves numbers, so she helps break down pricing for packages, plus we chat about creating media at an event and deliverables for clients. It's all facts here!

    48 min

  2. AUG 12

    Episode 58: Reinventing with Ross Hecox

    In today's episode, Abigail & Kate talk about our summer activities—work related and otherwise— and then visit with Ross Hecox, who we've both worked with in various capacities. We talk about his career and shifting with the times, and we really appreciated his insights on the state of publishing, and being lifelong storytellers. We hope you enjoy!

    58 min

  3. JUN 10

    Episode 57: Selling a Dream: How Marketing Promotes All Avenues of the Horse Industry

    We have a nice long episode for you today! Kate and Abigail discuss their hectic recent weeks, including a fun story-gathering trip and Freelance Remuda retreat together in South Dakota, then we chat with Solo Select Horses founder Melanie Smith about how she uses marketing to promote her multiple equine businesses. Lastly, fellow equine media pro Jennifer Denison joined us during our Freelance Remuda retreat to recap the American Horse Publications conference.

    1h 38m

  4. APR 8

    Episode 56: What's Happening with Equine Event Media

    In today's episode, Kate and Abigail talk about our experiences with equine event media policies, we have a great conversation with event photographer Stacy Judd, and we end by a short discussion about publication freelancer contracts and guidelines. We hope our conversation today offers insights on equine event media, and we'd love to hear your thoughts!

    1h 28m

  5. FEB 11

    Episode 55: Elevating the Equine Image

    Welcome to our first episode of 2025! Kate and Abigail discussed goals and upcoming projects for The Freelance Remuda, and then we sat down with marketing expert Chelsea Sutton. Chelsea's unique skill set includes solid business and marketing knowledge, plus a deep background in equine events. She's a notable horse show announcer and podcast producer, and brings an infectious energy to our conversation. We hope you enjoy today's episode as much as we did putting it together!

    1h 28m

  6. 10/08/2024

    Episode 54: Small Biz Success

    In Episode 54, we're chatting about small businesses and defining your version of success! Abigail and Kate discuss their experiences and challenges in balancing horse show life with freelance work, and then dig into interviews with two social media and marketing experts: Kelly Giardano of Avenue Equestrian, and Denise Alvarez of Stormlily Marketing. These guests shared strategies for marketing and business growth, tailored to equestrian entrepreneurs. Both of us took notes and were inspired to immediately implement some of their strategies. We hope you find this episode helpful!

    1h 3m

  7. 08/13/2024

    Episode 53: Social Media Smarts with Lydia Kyle

    In Episode 53, we're chatting about social media! Our extended interview is with social media consultant Lydia Kyle, where she gives LOTS of great advice. And in our intro segment, we're announcing our upcoming Freelance Remuda Cowboy Country Workshop.

    1h 20m

  8. 06/11/2024

    Episode 52: The Book Episode

    In Episode 52, Abigail and Kate are talking about equine books! First, Kate and Abigail discuss Abigail's experiences writing her first book, which is coming out this summer. Next, we chat with Rebecca Didier, managing editor and graphic designer at Trafalgar Square Books, the leading publisher of equestrian books and videos. We hope our conversations are helpful, whether you're looking to write your own book or are simply an avid reader.

    1h 6m
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The Freelance Remuda is a podcast co-hosted by seasoned freelance professionals Abigail Boatwright and Kate Bradley Byars exploring the trials and triumphs surrounding life as an equine media professional. The show also shares valuable tips from equine media editors and creatives doing what they love. Find us online: freelanceremuda.com, on Facebook and Instagram @freelanceremuda.

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