In the 13th episode of The Horse Illustrated Episode of Horses in the Morning, sponsored by Straight Arrow Products, hosts Glenn the Geek and Holly Caccamise chat with several female equestrians about their lifestyles and passions. Listen now to meet Cindy Lay, owner of the Kenyan Collection, Horse Illustrated contributor Robyn Volkening, and Rita Hoch, President and CEO of Nexus Equine.
Cindy Lay is a female equestrian and owner of The Kenyan Collection, a luxury accessory company that carries beaded dog collars, belts, brow bands, and more. The products are made exclusively by Maasai mamas of the Maasai Tribe in Kenya.
Cindy with her horse, Dino. Photo courtesy of Cindy Lay.
The Kenyan Collection promotes economic growth, commerce and trade for women in Kenya and strives to help the Maasai mamas thrive and flourish.
Robyn Volkening, MA, is obsessed with anything western, horse or vintage and often runs her businesses from her Texas horse property patio, where she lives with her multiple AQHA world champion cowhorse, Cocktailsmakemecatty, his buddy the naughty reiner Pedro, and rescue dogs and chickens.
Robyn and her horse Cocktailsmakemecatty taking home a big win. Photo courtesy of Robyn Volkening
This female equestrian owns a business development, sponsorship management, and content creation business, V Strategy LLC, that has been helping equine, ag, and RV clients around the world build their brands for over 17 years. She also owns an equine therapy business, Lucky Vibes PEMF, that gets Robyn off the computer and into top performance barns helping horses, dogs and their owners feel their best. When she’s not riding or looking for vintage western or trailers, Robyn is camping in her 1975 airstream.
Meet Magic Man Mike, The ASPCA’s Right Horse adoptable horse of the month. This adorable little guy is offered by Nexus Equine, an adoption group started by female equestrian Rita Hoch. Nexus Equine believes that working together can make adoption the best option for finding a horse.
We want to thank our Title Sponsor, the Straight Arrow Family of Brands, makers of Mane ‘n Tail, Cowboy Magic & Exhibitor’s, with over 100 years of grooming excellence. For more information about your favorite products, please visit www.straightarrowinc.com and find Straight Arrow Products at a tack shop near you!
Horse Illustrated is the magazine for people who are passionate about horses. Each issue offers advice on horse health and care, plus user-friendly training tips for both English and western riders and engaging lifestyle features for horse lovers.
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