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Leslie Potter

Leslie Potter is a graduate of William Woods University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Equestrian Science with a concentration in saddle seat riding and a minor in Journalism/Mass Communications. She is currently a writer and photographer in Lexington, Ky. Potter worked as a barn manager and riding instructor and was a freelance reporter and photographer for the Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar and Saddle Horse Report before moving to Lexington to join Horse Illustrated as Web Editor from 2008 to 2019. Her current equestrian pursuits include being a grown-up lesson kid at an eventing barn and trail riding with her senior Morgan gelding, Snoopy.

Treating a Hoof Abscess

One of the most common causes of sudden-onset lameness in a horse is an abscess of the hoof. These occur…

5 months ago


Managing Buttercups in Horse Pastures

When you’re out driving through the countryside in the spring, a pasture full of yellow buttercups can be a lovely…

6 months ago

Breed Portrait: The American Saddlebred

The American Saddlebred has an unmistakable presence wherever the breed goes, and these horses can be found just about everywhere…

8 months ago

Morgan Horse Ambassadors at UVM

The small town of Weybridge, Vt., is home to a scenic gem for horse lovers and history buffs alike. Known…

2 years ago

American Saddlebreds Get Western

Years ago, if you attended a Saddlebred horse show, you could expect to see high-stepping, animated horses shown in saddle…

3 years ago

Horse Emergency Planning Tips

It's always a good reminder to have a plan and be ready in case of a natural disaster or other…

5 years ago

Is Halloween candy safe for horses?

With Halloween happening this week, you've undoubtedly got some extra candy in your pantry, sitting in the break room at…

5 years ago

Meet Oliver the Police Horse

If you’ve been to BreyerFest in the past four years, you may have already met Oliver. The handsome black-and-white pinto…

5 years ago

8 Barn Dog Safety Tips

No matter where you are, here are our top 8 safety tips for your barn dog to keep them out…

5 years ago

A Retired Soccer Star is a Hero for Horses

In the world of soccer, there isn’t much that Michelle Akers hasn’t accomplished. She was the leading scorer in the…

5 years ago