Expertise

Someone told me a few days ago that they were impressed that I was such an expert on horses in Tennessee. That made me laugh and not just a chuckle but one of those good ol' belly laughs you have when you are really amused and maybe a bit shocked because I know that I am no where near being an expert on horses, any breed or any discipline. I'm not even a great rider but I do love horses, especially my own. That is the very reason that I'm writing this guide and compiling all of this information because there are a lot of us who love our horses, want the best for them but we are not experts. We all make mistakes, even the professionals, but hopefully, we all learn from our mistakes. This guide is my way of making up for the many mistakes that I've made since I got my first horse just six short years ago. Now, I have five horses and one of those is a baby, my first foal, Danny. Boy, has he ever taught me a lot and so have every one of my horses. The problem is I'm tired of learning the hard way. I'm not saying that I won't still make mistakes but I'm hoping to make my life and the life of every horse owner who picks up this guide or searches its pages on the internet a whole lot easier.  I'm trying to make the guide as comprehensive as possible so that you, the horse owner, will have access to the very experts your need to give you the answers to your questions and problems, provide you with the services and products to take care of your horses, allow you quick access to trail maps and places to stay when you travel with your horse, and occasionally provide the glitz and bling that we all like for our horses and ourselves. And even though I'm no expert, I have some people who are experts in their field. People who have the knowledge, skill and experience to really call themselves experts who are going to provide information in the pages of the guide that will allow all of us to be better riders and horse owners. In the next few weeks, I will be making a lot of changes and additions on the Tennessee Equestrian website. 

I already have a submission form for the free listings. I'd love to have everyone's input there even those who don't have horse businesses, feel free to submit the names of your favorite horse businesses both in Tennessee and on the web. I want all horse businesses, products, and services that you can think of. I've already received a few that I hadn't thought of and that is great! I'm talking farriers, vets, trainers, riding instructors, boarding barns, show judges, shops that carry tack, feed, supplies and equipment, breeders, riding clubs and discipline and breed organizations, saddle fitters, artists, photographers, etc......Please, send them in! I'm going to be adding a feedback form where you can make suggestions of articles and subjects you'd like to see covered in this first annual issue and the issues to come. We are planning on having a q&a interview with a farrier, a vet, trainers from various disciplines, and I'm thinking of asking a professional groom that I just met if she'd mind doing an interview. So, if you have questions for those experts, submit them and we will answer as many as possible. I also will be adding a page where you can purchase full color ads and also add-ons (photos, logo/banners, business cards) for the free listings. I have activated an incentive program as well. For every 10+ submissions you send in for new, small businesses in your area/region, I will give you an add-on for your business listing or if you are a horse owner who is submitting others for listing, I'll give the add-on to the business of your choice. You can either use the regular submission form for the additional listings or email the information directly to me at, grayhorsedesigns@bellsouth.net. One last request, those of you who know me and already know that you and your business will be included in the Tennessee Equestrian, I'd still like to have a submission form from you just so I'll know exactly what you want me to say about you and include in the listing. I'm asking everyone who submits a listing to tell me what makes them special and sets them apart. I think all of you are special but I'd still like to hear a bit of braggin' from you. Thanks guys! This is going to be OUR guide and I want your input so that I can make it the best and most beneficial reference for horse owner and horse professional alike.