Big Blend Media House is thrilled to celebrate a massive milestone with one of our resident experts, Christy Wood! We have officially wrapped up Volume 1 of the ABCs of Horses digital podcast magazine—completing the entire alphabet from A to Z!

To celebrate the completion of Volume 1, we sat down with Christy for a fun "getting to know you" session. As we gear up for Volume 2 and Christy prepares to head out on her annual leg of the historic Chief Joseph Trail Ride, we asked her 10 fun questions to dive into the mind of a world champion trainer, horse show judge, author, and legal expert.

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Before diving into the questions, we took a quick trip down memory lane. Volume 1 was an incredible masterclass in horsemanship. A few standout moments included:

From horse care and hoof maintenance to lunging, reproductive health, and modern diagnostics, Volume 1 (see below) laid a beautiful foundation of stewardship, communication, and safety.

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"There’s no doubt it’s going to be the horse. But the dog comes in a very close second. Horses are a beautiful symbol of independence. We really need to thank the horses of our past that helped settle the West, win wars, and save people."

"Honestly, if I have a spare hour, I just saddle my horse and go trail ride. I love being in the mountains, crossing the water, and being away from the busyness of life. There’s nothing better than sitting on the back of a horse, smelling the dirt, and looking at the horizon."

"That’s very easy. I would take over Ronald Reagan’s ranch in Santa Barbara. It’s out in the middle of nowhere, there are tons of trails to ride, the stables are right there, and it's a quaint little Spanish home. Very relaxing."

"I would split it between cancer research and supporting our veterans. I am currently supporting a wonderful non-profit called Honor Flight, which flies veterans (currently focusing on World War II and Vietnam veterans) to Washington D.C. to see their memorials and receive the honor and respect they deserve. Even if you don't have a million dollars, just being at the airport to cheer them on when they fly back is the best thing you can give them."

"I feel so blessed that I don't really have a bucket list anymore! I've won world championships, I have great people and a great church in my life, and I'm very content. I used to want to go to the Kentucky Derby, but honestly, television coverage does such a fabulous job that I'd rather watch it from the comfort of my living room! I'd just love the financial freedom to anonymously pay for a struggling young couple or elderly couple's dinner."

"Eggplant—I’ve never liked it, it's a texture thing. And absolutely no onions! Onions do not digest well for me and would probably put me in the emergency room."

"I enjoy a good, tender ribeye steak. That's really the only cut I prefer."

"I don't really do karaoke, except maybe at Christmas time! There's an old-time Christmas cartoon song with Santa and his reindeer that I like to sing along with. Christmas is my favorite holiday."

"If they are out there, I think they'll look similar to us in form, but maybe with larger heads because they might have a bit more intelligence. Honestly, we are so influenced by Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, I usually just leave the creativity to them—or Mel Brooks!"

"For me, I want a house with a lot of light, lots of windows, and plenty of indoor plants to bring the outside in.

For my horses in the virtual barn, I want double-sized stalls (24x24 instead of 12x12). They need to be embedded 8 to 10 inches thick in wonderful-smelling cedar shavings. I also don't want the stalls completely enclosed; they need half-doors so they can stick their heads out, see down the aisle, look through windows, and experience nature."