Winter 2024/2025 Issue

EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN Winter 2024/2025 Page 11 Special Advertising Section Holiday Gift Guide Author and East Coast Equestrian contributor Alicia Ste- phens Martin has penned another novel inspired by women who follow their dreams at any age. “Women in mid-life and beyond have challenges and struggles while juggling careers and raising families. Yet, these women remain humble and sup- portive of each other. They reach for the stars realizing they stand on the shoulders of those who climbed mountains before them.” Her latest novel, The Silver Cowgirls Ride Again , is a sequel to The Silver Cowgirls which revolves around four women facing mid-life transformations. Each has a life complicated with diversity and challenges. Leap- ing off the shelves in November 2024, our Silver Cowgirls reunite to compete at the Pineapple Paper Chase on a remote Caribbean Island. Can their friendship grow stronger through their passion with horses? Alicia Stephens Martin’s other books include her Spurred trilo- gy— Spurred to Justice, Spurred to Jump , and Spurred to Jealou- sy —which is filled with suspense and romance as one woman fights to discover the truth. Her stand- alone rom/com, Private Mom , is perfect for equestrian lovers too! A hairdresser, solo mom fights to maintain her relationship with her daughter who is joining the Army Cavalry. These novels make unique Christmas gifts that readers won’t put down—suspense, romance and humor for equestrian lovers. Alicia lives in south central Pennsylvania on a small farmette with her husband and Old En- glish Bulldog, Scarlett! She has many passions along with writing and horses. She is a proud mom, stylist, salon owner, teacher and loves the Chesapeake Bay. She would love to hear from you and share your stories. Just visit and follow at: aliciastephensmartin. com Alicia Stephens Martin’s books are available at Amazon. com, Kindle, and barnesand- noble.com. Also, available at Taborton Equine bookstores. Silver Cowgirl’s Series is a Perfect Gift for Readers Who Love Horses Any rider would be thrilled to find a new saddle under the tree, and Liberty Saddlery LLC is the place to find it! Founded by Hillary Parker, a lifelong equestrian and former upper level event rider, in December 2022, Liberty Saddlery offers a huge selection of quality saddles to fit all budgets. With multiple arrivals weekly and steady sales, their diverse inventory of high-end dressage and jumping saddles and accessories is always changing. They also offer consignment services along with saddle fitting, flocking adjustments and limited repairs. Parker, along with co-owner Lauren Sweeney, have over 70 combined years of experience in Put a Quality Saddle from Liberty Saddlery Under the Tree the equestrian world, and they know horses and riding inside and out. They also work close- ly with several saddle fitters to ensure that you get the perfect fit for your horse. Liberty Saddlery offers a straightforward approach to sales with a no pressure policy for trials. “Saddle shopping is hard; we strive to make it a bit easier!” said Parker. “For consignments, we offer the best rates around and while we’ve expanded, we still have that small business feel with personalized customer service. Payouts after a saddle sells are very fast – usually day of sale! (Continued on page 13) Visit us online at www.eastcoastequestrian.net