Freelance Remuda retreat
Revitalize and reinvigorate with fellow equine media professionals.
RECHARGE AT THE freelance Remuda RETREAT!
Join the Freelance Remuda and a handful of fellow equine media professionals on an unforgettable weekend in beautiful Wyoming! Spending a few days on a working ranch, you’ll be able to replenish your stock library with unique cowboy lifestyle, equine and ranch branding images all against a breathtaking backdrop; collaborate, share ideas and enjoy camaraderie with other creatives in our field; engage in good conversation around the meal table and campfire. While we work and create, we also want to visit about commercial photography, licensing, websites, social media and marketing, and much more. Our goal is for you to leave with a refreshed spirit, increased passion for your craft, and a camera card full of epic images that you can use in your own work.
This retreat will include full releases from photo subjects so you can utilize images in your work submissions.
The Details
Dates: May 29 - June 1, 2025
Location: Muleshoe Ranch, in northeast Wyoming. The ranch is 25 miles northwest of Belle Fourche, South Dakota.
The closest airport is Rapid City, South Dakota.
Food and Lodging: Both are included and will all be at the Muleshoe Ranch lodge. Please note the ranch is approximately 40 minutes from town. Plan to bring any specific foods to ensure food safety if you have sensitivity.
Tentative Itinerary (Subject to change)
Thursday, May 29
All attendees arrive by 4 p.m. at the Muleshoe Ranch
Dinner & Campfire Chat about the current state of equine media for our businesses.
Friday, May 30
A mix of conversation at the lodge, including how social media is incorporated and contracts/payments, and photographing ranch activities, including mares and foals, stock dogs working cattle, and portraits.
Saturday, May 31
We are going branding! The Mackabben family is opening their ranch to us and we will photograph their gather and branding. A multigenerational ranching family, we’ll see kiddos horseback, beautiful Powder River country and have fun!
Cowboy Cooking with Jack Gully
Sunday, June 1
Participants portraiture — we all need new content, right? Conversation about branching out, shifting gears and reinvigorating our work.
All attendees head home by 2 p.m.
Rate: $1,750 (half-fee deposit is taken at time of reservation). Remainder payment is due by April 28, and no refunds available after that date.
Note: This retreat is invitation only. We are eager to visit with our peers, recharge through collaboration and work in a positive environment that fosters creativity.
A link to submit the deposit will be sent.
Note: We are limiting our group to 4 participants, so do not delay in signing up!
Questions? Email freelanceremuda@gmail.com
“In March, I attended a content creator’s workshop hosted by Abigail and Kate of The Freelance Remuda. The industry knowledge these ladies possess is unparalleled. Whether you’re new to the freelance game or a seasoned journalist, these ladies have something for everyone. I highly recommend signing up for one of their workshops. Invest in yourself, you won’t regret it!”
“Attending the Freelancers Guide to Content Creation was an invaluable experience, thanks to the expertise and generosity of Abigail and Kate. Both brought a wealth of knowledge to the table and didn’t hold back in sharing their skills. Kate’s knowledge of social media was outstanding, providing practical tips and strategies that will greatly enhance my online presence. Abigail’s insight into what magazines are looking for and how to pitch was unmatched, giving me the confidence and know how to approach editors/publications effectively. Their well rounded expertise made the retreat truly exceptional.”
Meet the Hosts
Co-Founders of The Freelance Remuda and full-time freelancers, Abigail Boatwright and Kate Bradley Byars are joined in hosting the Freelance Remuda Retreat by longtime friend and fellow freelancer, Jennifer Denison.
Kate and Jennifer worked together at Western Horseman, and continued their friendship after moving on to other opportunities. Both have a strong background in editorial photography, pitching and cultivating story ideas to editors, and crafting tales. Abigail and Kate have known each other since Texas A&M Equestrian Team days.
Jennifer thrives on documenting moments few people ever get to experience. She finds inspiration attending colorful events celebrating the West, and meeting cowboys, Western women and families contently living on remote ranches. She seeks horsemen who develop colts' confidence through patience, a soft feel and a steady job. She monitors the progress of Western artists and craftsmen developing their skills and launching businesses. Documenting it all with authenticity is her passion and purpose.
Abigail started her career at APHA, and continues to work with the Paint Horse Journal and Chrome today along with serving as editor of Western Life Today. She works with Barrel Horse News and Western Horseman, and the NRHA’s The Reiner, producing award-winning articles. In addition to writing and photography for publications, she offers copy writing. She is an expert at aligning her writing to a brand’s voice and crafting a compelling message.
Kate began her career at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo before moving to Western Horseman. Since jumping into freelance work in 2012, she’s worked for multiple equine publications and thrives on gathering stories in person. In addition to writing and photography, she manages multiple clients social media platforms.
Learn more about them at abigailboatwright.com, katebradleybyars.com and at culturedcowgirlcollective.com.