About Me

You want to clearly communicate with your audience. I’m an expert at aligning my writing to your brand’s voice and crafting a compelling message that delivers results.

As an experienced freelance writer, editor and photographer with a lifelong devotion to horses, I produce award-winning articles and photos for more than a dozen equine publications. While my wheelhouse is western equine publications, I also write for regional and lifestyle magazines, websites and blogs. I am the contract managing editor for The American Paint Horse Association’s Paint Horse Journal and Chrome, and I am the contract editor for Western Life Today magazine.

In addition to crafting content, I’m also a copywriter for a variety of platforms. I’m deadline-driven, meticulous about grammar, and enjoy collaborating to achieve just the right end product.

I'm a skilled photographer for the equine industry, and my photos have appeared on 24 magazine covers and counting, but I also photograph humans for editorial, commercial and portraits,

I was a horse-crazy little girl, and grew up reading horse magazines, spurring on my passion to learn and contribute to the publications I work with today. I showed Quarter Horses as a youth and while in college, competed on the Texas A&M Equestrian Team.

When I’m not working, I love spending time with my husband Zach and our children Wilder and Felicity.

Your Complete Guide to Equine Arenas 

The only book available on creating and managing professional-grade rings, pens, arenas, and tracks for riding and competing horses.

One of the secrets to keeping horses sound, reducing injuries, and enabling them to reach peak performance, whatever their discipline, is careful consideration of the surfaces on which they are trained and conditioned. Intentional steps must be taken to create the ideal conditions with the biomechanics of the horse and specific demands of the sport in mind.

The good news is that decades of study and millions of dollars have been put into the development of best practices at the highest levels of Western, English, and racing competition, and in this meticulously researched book, horse industry veteran Abigail Boatwright boils it all down into a set of guidelines that anyone can use to improve their ground at home. Whether you're starting with an empty field or renovating an existing arena, the expertise Boatwright has gathered will help you make sure the riding and training space you have is the very best it can be: safe for both horse and rider, functional and correct for your chosen equine activity, and prepared to help rather than hinder the development of your horse's performance.

Insight, tips, and advice from leading arena builders and maintenance tool creators supplements expertise specific to a wide range of Western and English disciplines, as well as racing, along with both indoor and outdoor training spaces. Readers find clear instructions in how to:

• Plan your own arena, from the ground up.

• Choose footing materials appropriate for your climate, your horses, and your activities.

• Select arena maintenance tools that are worth the investment.

• Properly prepare and care for your arena to the specifications your sport requires.

• Problem-solve issues with. moisture or lack of, footing composition, base and depth,, and so much more.

With professional color photographs and diagrams to illustrate the concepts, as well as hundreds of tips and ideas on how to preserve the horse's health and longevity through proper arena preparation and care, this is not only a great reference book, it's an invaluable insurance policy.

Now Available: Horse & Rider Books

Book Tour:

• Book Release Party: October 6, 2-4 p.m. PH Barn Door, Stockyards, Fort Worth, Texas. Please RSVP here.

• Pop-up booth and signing: Western Horseman Stock Horse of Texas World Show, Friday, October 25, 8 am-5 pm, Abilene, TX

• Pop-up booth and signing event: AQHA World Championship Show, November 4, 10 am-5 pm Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Writing

I'm a strong content and copy writer for a variety of platforms. If you need written content that matches your brand and audience, I'm your girl. Writing for nearly a dozen publications allows me to bring a fresh perspective to my stories, while adhering to specific writing styles. I craft every story with the reader in mind. I write about all things horses, including horse training, equine health care, profiles and event coverage. I also enjoy writing articles about food, travel, fashion, fitness and home décor. 

When it comes to copywriting, I create bios, advertorials, web copy, brochures, press releases, newsletters and much more. Whether you’re looking for a quick landing page, or an overhaul to your website’s copy, I’ll deliver just the words you need.

More of my stories can be found HERE

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Photography

Capturing the relationship, whether it’s between horses and humans, couples, families or between a boy and his dog, are some of my favorite parts of my job. My background shooting editorial for horse magazines makes my equine photos technically correct, but I’m always looking for the emotional connection to shine through in my images. I love crouching in a pasture while foals prance and stretch their legs. Couples in love make me happy. Most of all, I love seeing a little girl discover the joy of being one with her horse. Taking those photos allows my clients to always remember those special moments in time.

Photo shoot packages start at $250. High resolution, edited images and an online proofing gallery are included. Please inquire for more info on packages and pricing!

In 2018 I launched Abigail Boatwright Communications Stock Photos, where I’ve archived more than 1400 images of horses suitable for editorial, commercial, social media and blog use.

Equine

Portraits

Editorial

The Freelance Remuda

in 2017, veteran equine media professionals Abigail Boatwright and Kate Bradley Byars started The Freelance Remuda Podcast, which explores life as a freelancer in equine media. Abigail and Kate also offer a mentorship program for aspiring equine media freelancers. The Freelance Remuda's blog contains valuable tips and interviews, and it was named Best Equine-Related Blog at the 2018 American Horse Publications Equine Media Awards.

The goal of The Freelance Remuda is to help train up a herd of professionals specializing in equine media, from which editors and businesses can hire to do great work. Find and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, and for more information on The Freelance Remuda Mentorship Program, go to freelanceremuda.com.

Hire Me

If you'd like to hire me for freelance work or just want to chat, I'd love to hear from you!