In 2022, I founded Ford Abbott Media, LLC and purchased The Horse Review, a 34 year-old publication, to unite my lifelong love of horses with more than 20 years of journalism experience. Over the last decade, I have also walked a deeply personal path as a caregiver to my parents through catastrophic illness and loss. My mother suffered a devastating brain stem stroke that left her with significant physical disability and chronic illness, while my father’s decline from dementia rapidly escalated during the same period. In 2025 he too suffered a brain stem stroke and passed away the following month. Experiencing their illnesses, caregiving, and grief profoundly shaped my understanding of resilience, aging, and brain health.

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My mother had given up riding when I was a very small child. She set aside her own love of horses in the midst of a mother's responsibilities. That early experience, combined with later caregiving, made me acutely aware of how easily women lose connection to the things that define them while navigating family, work, health, and aging. This ultimately led me to pursue certification in neuroscience coaching, with a focus on helping women move through caregiving, hormonal transitions, chronic illness, stress, grief, and the emotional complexity of midlife.

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At The Horse Review, our focus is on the rider. We explore the science of our horse-human connection and share research and insight on how horses support our physical, emotional, and cognitive wellbeing—especially as we age. My mission is to be a voice and advocate for female equestrians over 35, helping women stay connected to their identity, their health, and their passion for horses through every stage of life. I hope you join our community!