From Student to Cutting Horse Legend: Craig Morris on Breaking into Equestrian TV and the Future of Equine Media
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This episode is brought to you by Zoetis.
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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Chapters
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)
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