#SOCIAL MEDIA
Huufe: The Equestrian Social Network We’ve All Been Waiting For
The first viable social media platform just for equestrians, Huufe combines a marketplace and ride tracking with your favorite social media functionality to create a unique experience. We speak with CEO Charlie Trietline for an exclusive first look.
Here’s to the Winter Warriors
“This sport expects a lot out of us—time, a love and respect for horses, and an awful lot of hard work. But what it doesn’t expect is for you to HAVE to pack up the barn and head south for the winter.”
#EquestrianStrong: Readers Survive the ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Winter Storm
Only January 5 and we already have our first major winter storm under our belts. Here’s how you all got through the East Coast’s “bomb cyclone” — because winter weather wasn’t already scary enough before we started calling it that.
Straight From the Trainer’s Mouth: Marketing for Professional Riders
How can professional riders and trainers set themselves apart from the herd in a competitive industry? Professional dressage trainer Brianna Zwilling explains why marketing is the best investment a professional can make.
Playing the Game: Client Relation Tips for Trainers
Trainers need to have more than horsemanship skills: business acumen and interpersonal skills are critical for survival. Claire Trafton shares some details.
Equestrian Social Media: Amateurs & Brand Ambassadorships
Navigating the gray area of amateur status, brand ambassadorships and social media according to recent USEF clarifications often leads to more questions than answers. Claire Trafton of Entrigue Consulting maps the scene.
Equestrian Social Media: Dos & Don’ts for the Professional
Social media can be a powerful tool to promote one’s business and professional status — but there are a few pitfalls to avoid. Claire Trafton of Entrigue Consulting explains.
Can You Guess the Horse’s Name Based On the Photo?
A new craze is sweeping social media and we’re putting a horsey stamp on it.
Olympic Social Media Roundup: August 19
Your behind-the-scenes passport for Rio!
Olympic Social Media Roundup: August 17
Your behind-the-scenes passport for Rio!
Olympic Social Media Roundup: August 9
Go behind the scenes in Rio!
Olympic Social Media Roundup: August 8
Go behind the scenes in Rio!
#HorseHour: Join the Conversation
#HorseHour is more than just a Twitter tag–it’s a global movement. Check out the details and join the conversation! (more…)
A great big Horse Nation welcome to Abbie Golden, our new Social Media Director!
Not only is Abbie an amazing rider (look at that scarypants fence she’s jumping!), she’s good with words and handy with a computer. (more…)
EN Today: Socialympics & Twitter Games
A recent analysis of Olympic social media found that equestrian sports led in the field in number of followers. Kate Samuels reports from the Twittersphere. (more…)