WIN Magazine is a premier equestrian lifestyle publication dedicated to the American Saddlebred horse show industry. With elegance, authenticity, and authority, we honor tradition, celebrate achievement, and shine a spotlight on this elite and historic breed.
About
WIN Magazine
Our Mission
At WIN Magazine, our mission is to celebrate the art, excellence, and heritage of the American Saddlebred horse show industry. We are dedicated to preserving the traditions of this elite breed while shining a spotlight on the owners, trainers, and professionals who define the sport. Each issue brings carefully curated stories, winner highlights, and expert insights that honor the dedication and passion behind every horse and rider.
We strive to be more than a magazine, we aim to be a trusted resource and a central gathering place for the American Saddlebred community. By combining sophisticated editorial storytelling with stunning photography and in-depth coverage, WIN Magazine elevates the visibility of the sport, fosters connection among enthusiasts, and inspires the next generation of champions and leaders in the show ring.
The Minds Behind WIN Magazine
RT Hudgins | Publisher Owner, WIN Magazine
Richard Talbot "RT" Hudgins is a fourth generation show horse owner and enthusiast. His great grandmother, Esther Brockway Mahan, of Chicago, Illinois, showed Saddlebreds and won two gold medals at the Chicago International Horse Show in 1924 with her Three-Gaited mare, Glittering Glory, who was sired by Rex Peavine. The gold medals are still in the family.
Hudgins' mother, Carolyn Brockway Talbot, continued the family tradition and was a winning Saddle Seat Equitation rider. She married World, National, and Hall Of Fame champion horse trainer, Boyd Hudgins, and the family enjoyed many fun and successful years on the southern horse show circuit.
Hudgins graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in Journalism, Advertising, Marketing, and Photography. He has spent his entire career from his college days until now in the equine press.
Lisa Murray | Social Media Coordinator, WIN Magazine
Lisa Murray is the Social Media Coordinator for WIN Magazine, bringing a lifetime of hands-on equestrian experience and creative storytelling to the brand.
Lisa is a lifelong equestrian participating for decades in the show horse world. She has competed across multiple breeds, owned and operated a championship show facility, and campaigned multiple World Champions. An award-winning equine photographer and published writer whose work has taken her worldwide, including the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY and Normandy France.
She has a strong agricultural background with a focus on equine nutrition consulting. Lisa is the proud owner of the 2017 Breyer Model Horse Repeat the Beat—the little horse who beat big odds.
Claire Hudgins Christa | Photographer, WIN Magazine
Claire Hudgins Christa is a fourth generation equestrian on both sides of her family. Her grandparents and then parents met on the horse show circuit. Claire is sister to Win magazine’s Richard (RT) Hudgins and daughter of Boyd Hudgins. Hudgins was a World, National, and Hall Of Fame champion horse trainer.
Claire always wanted to pursue her love of the arts including photography but was encouraged not to pursue a degree in this field. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in psychology but worked in the financial world as a bank manager and loan officer before leaving the corporate world to start a family. She married her college sweetheart, Dr. Michael Christa, and was blessed to be a stay-at-home mother to her two daughters for their entire time at home.
Eventually, Claire was able to pursue her passion for art and photography. She does family photography in her hometown and her photos have been featured on the cover of two local magazines. She was also pleased to begin working for her brother’s publication capturing the special horse show moments and memories of horse and rider that Claire enjoyed in her youth.
Morgan Hylton | Special Projects, WIN Magazine
Morgan Hylton has been immersed in the equestrian world since nearly the moment she was born – it was often said she learned to ride before she learned to walk.
With more than 13 years of experience in the equestrian magazine community, Hylton has photographed horse shows, conducted interviews, and written stories that captured not only competition, but also the culture, tradition, and individuality behind each event. Her work is rooted in a deep appreciation for horsemanship, movement, and the candid moments that tell the strongest stories.
Hylton is an avid outdoor enthusiast and conservationist. She is also the owner of Almost Heaven Plantation, a wingshooting destination lodge in South Carolina, where respect for land, sport, and tradition continue to influence her creative perspective.
Derrian Childress | Designer, WIN Magazine
Derrian Childress is a multihyphenate creative with a career that spans two decades. He graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a BA in Mass Communication and obtained certification from the 3D Training Institute in New York.
Throughout his career, Derrian has been making his mark in the public sector, press, hospitality, trade show, and entertainment industries with consistent excellence. Honored with awards and recognition for his work in graphic design, illustration, and 3D computer imagery, Derrian’s art has proven to be far reaching and positively impactful.
His passion for creativity is boundless, and he is pleased to bring his expertise to WIN Magazine.