Lisa, a white woman with brown wavy hair, is sitting down outside next to a horse. She's smiling and the horse, a large Haflinger with a long blonde mane, is leaning towards her and sniffing her open hand.
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Lisa Skylis
Country
United States
Email
skylisli@msu.edu
Website and social media
website under construction
Bio
While earning my B.S., I was an Editorial Assistant for a small equine media outlet and was a part of a peer-review team for research published through my University. Immediately post-graduation, I began to collect my ongoing list of chronic health conditions and was forced to change career plans in favor of pursuing a host of medical treatment options. Since then, I’ve grown to accept my disability and am proud to be thriving with the support of the disabled community.
I’ve been a professional freelance journalist since 2018 and my work centers primarily around disability, the equine industry, and the intersection of the two. Educating non-disabled equestrians and equine businesses about the lack of inclusivity and accessibility in our industry is a particular passion of mine. My work has been featured in a variety of publications including Saddle Up! Magazine, Horses Daily, Equine Wellness Magazine, The Plaid Horse, and Driving Digest. Recently, I’ve begun to write more personal essays and editorial articles focused on disability culture and rights.
When I’m not writing, I can be found doting on the horses at my local therapeutic riding barn or entertaining my mischievous Golden Retriever, Roy.
