Abigail Boatwright

Fort Worth

Writer and Photographer at Freelance

Freelance writer, photographer, co-founder of @freelanceremuda, wife, mom, traveler, horse lover, foodie, Aggie, believer, bibliophile and coffee addict.

Articles

Improve Your Horse's Softness

2 weeks ago | horseillustrated.com | Abigail Boatwright

When training your horse, one of the ultimate goals is softness in his responses. But this softness should be not only in his face and head, but through the horse’s whole body. In this article, trainer Ben Baldus shares his tips for understanding and incorporating softness into your horse. The Goal of SoftnessSoftness starts with your horse’s mouth and chin, through his neck, rib cage, and hindquarters—his whole body.
Ready to do a little spring cleaning? Here are tips to help kickstart your project

3 weeks ago | dentoncountymagazine.com | Abigail Boatwright

As the weather warms and we emerge from winter’s feeling of hibernation, many of us are ready to roll up our sleeves and deep clean our homes. It’s the perfect time to shine those windows and air out the bedding. Brian Jackson, branch manager at MaidPro in Denton, shares some expert advice on how to make the most of cleaning this season. While tidying your spaces is a job best done yearround, spring cleaning has some added benefits.
Caring for Easy Keepers

2 months ago | westernhorseman.com | Abigail Boatwright

Your beloved equine partner has always loved his feed trough, and these days he’s looking a bit rotund. How can you know if your “easy keeper” horse is headed toward a potentially serious disease like laminitis or Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)? Here are a few signs to watch out for, and ways you can reduce or prevent occurrences of these diseases.
Sabrina Lewis and Her Crowning Achievements

2 months ago | horseillustrated.com | Abigail Boatwright

Speaking on a stage surrounded by the glitz and glamour of the Miss America Pageant, Sabrina Lewis stands out with her megawatt smile in her immaculate equestrian attire. Instead of displaying a conventional talent, such as dancing or singing, Sabrina is delivering a speech talking about her lifelong passion for horses. Sabrina has spent her life championing representation, both in the horse world and on the pageant stage.
Shattering Glass Ceilings - Quarter Horse News

2 months ago | quarterhorsenews.com | Abigail Boatwright

A packed coliseum cheered on riders in Western performance horse’s four-event challenge: The World’s Greatest Horseman. From a pool of 80 rider in the prelims, 15 made it to the finals held on March 1, 2025, at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. At the conclusion of this monumental event, Erin Taormino was crowned champion — the first woman in history to win the World’s Greatest Horseman title.
Ready to spring clean, Denton? Here are tips to help kickstart your project

2 months ago | news-journal.com | Abigail Boatwright

As the weather warms and we emerge from winter’s feeling of hibernation, many of us are ready to roll up our sleeves and deep clean our homes. It’s the perfect time to shine those windows and air out the bedding. Brian Jackson, branch manager at MaidPro in Denton, shares some expert advice on how to make the most of cleaning this season. While tidying your spaces is a job best done year-round, spring cleaning has some added benefits.
Ready to spring clean, Denton? Here are tips to help kickstart your project

2 months ago | kdhnews.com | Abigail Boatwright

By Abigail Boatwright For Denton County Magazine As the weather warms and we emerge from winter's feeling of hibernation, many of us are ready to roll up our sleeves and deep clean our homes. It's the perfect time to shine those windows and air out the bedding. Brian Jackson, branch manager at MaidPro in Denton, shares some expert advice on how to make the most of cleaning this season.
Ready to spring clean, Denton? Here are tips to help kickstart your project

2 months ago | brenhambanner.com | Abigail Boatwright

As the weather warms and we emerge from winter’s feeling of hibernation, many of us are ready to roll up our sleeves and deep clean our homes. It’s the perfect time to shine those windows and air out the bedding. Brian Jackson, branch manager at MaidPro in Denton, shares some expert advice on how to make the most of cleaning this season. k9bm(9J DAC:?8 4=62?:?8nk^9bm kAm(9:=6 E:5J:?8 J@FC DA246D :D 2 ;@3 36DE 5@?6 J62C\C@F?5[ DAC:?8 4=62?:?8 92D D@>6 25565 36?67:ED] y24<D@?
The Up & Up - Western Horseman

2 months ago | westernhorseman.com | Abigail Boatwright

Information on horse health is so important — one article can be the difference in recognizing a life-threatening issue. That said, the information can be overwhelming and full of warnings that get an understandable concerned reader fearing the worst. For the worried reader, here are a few signs your horse is happy, healthy and thriving, according to the folks at Blue Cross, a charity organization focused on animal quality of life and welfare. First, how is your horse behaving?
The Young-Outlaw Ranch

Mar 5, 2025 | westernhorseman.com | Abigail Boatwright

It’s not easy managing a ranch full of animals by yourself, especially when you’re a firefighter full time. It’s even more challenging when you’re building your knowledge base as you build your operation. But Josh Young has figured out a system that allows his livestock to thrive. His place in Dudley, North Carolina, is called Young-Outlaw Ranch, and he raises beef cattle on pasture, finished with local grain, and processed nearby.