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Lauren Abbott
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Join date: May 5, 2026
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Lauren is a lifelong equestrian. She was born and raised in Memphis, Tenn. Lauren has worked in Journalism for over 20 years and has served as a staff writer, designer, photographer, audience and business development consultant, & advertising senior executive. She is the Owner & Publisher of THR, and CEO of Ford Abbott Media, LLC, the parent company of The Horse Review
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Jun 5, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Rider Health: Why So Many Equestrians Are Running on Empty
Publisher and Editor Lauren Abbott with her mother, Mary Ann Pigford, and Kevin, Lauren’s Off-the-Track Thoroughbred (OTTB). Mary Ann is a lifelong equestrian and stroke survivor whose strength, resilience, and love of horses continue to inspire those around her. As horsewomen, we are conditioned to care for everyone and everything around us before we care for ourselves. We schedule the farrier before our own doctor appointments. We monitor our horses’ nutrition more closely than our own....
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May 6, 2026 ∙ 7 min
Equestrian Fitness for Women: Why Off-Horse Training Is Essential for Longevity, Strength, and Riding Performance
Many equestrians rely on riding alone for fitness, but research shows sedentary habits and muscle loss increase injury risk. Off-horse strength and mobility training is essential for rider longevity, performance, and health after 35.
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May 5, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Fear in the Saddle: What Neuroscience Reveals About Riding Anxiety
Fear in riding is a nervous system response, not weakness. Learn how the amygdala, trauma conditioning, and neuroplasticity shape fear in the saddle—and how to retrain it.
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