Where is The Michigan Hoof Beat?

Publication has halted, and not at X. Why? Well, I launched earlier than I'd intended because my passion for the news of the day outpaced my actual capacity.

I've been dealing with some health issues while also raising a child who isn't in school full-time. When I launched, I had a break in my physical therapy schedule and I'd hoped that the change in my routine would continue after PT resumed. Alas. My PT coincides with the only hours a week my youngest child is in school, and that means I do not reliably have one single hour a week during which my mind is entirely my own.

So.

It's possible I will be publishing some evergreen features in the months to come, but time-sensitive newsy items will have to wait until September, when my youngest child starts somewhat full-time preschool.

I do have big plans for The Michigan Hoof Beat 2.0, and some of the content will be looking for sponsors.

However, editorial independence is important to me. If you're a freelance advertising rep and want to explore a partnership, please get in touch.

Content categories that might work for sponsorship include:

Real estate: I want to cover equine properties that are for sale and trends in horse property sales, of course—but I also want to cover interesting or innovative approaches to equine land use and horse farm management.

Product reviews: How to use horse-related products, and honest real-world tests without influencer spin.

Stalled Progress: Community brainstorming sessions around horse-related problems, both specific to individuals or broader issues (video chat or in-person panel discussions).

Take a Lesson With . . . Reviews and first-person descriptions of taking lessons with horse pros around the state (or similar services).

Horse of the Year

Announcing, speaking: I could come announce at your show or speak at your event.

Horse Trivia: I can host a horse-related trivia night at your horse-related show or event.