From Student to Cutting Horse Legend: Craig Morris on Breaking into Equestrian TV and the Future of Equine Media

Pegasus Podcast

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When the trail shifts unexpectedly beneath your feet, it can lead you to a Hall of Fame career in the cutting horse industry, just ask Craig Morris.
In this episode, we discuss:

• Craig's journey from being a student to a cutting horse aficionado
• Transitioning into the world of television and building Ride TV.
• The fragmentation of the industry and the hurdles of cable distribution that Ride TV faced.
• The future of equine content creation.
• And more.

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Κεφάλαια

1. Craig Morris (00:00:00)

2. Equestrian Industry and Television Expansion (00:04:49)

3. Challenges in Equestrian Content and Market (00:07:26)

4. Challenges of Equestrian Television Distribution (00:14:38)

5. Challenges of Legacy Distribution Marketing (00:23:37)

6. Empowering Women Through Equestrian Entertainment (00:31:49)

7. Changing Landscape (00:40:19)

8. Future of Equine Content Creation (00:52:03)