Shea Murphy

Shea Murphy has spent a lifetime in the horse world and lived to tell the tale. What began as a childhood horse obsession matured into years of barn life, pony shows, and front-row exposure to the peculiar intensity of equestrian culture,  where emotions run high, opinions run higher, and a missed lead change can feel like a personal betrayal.

Based on the East Coast, Shea lives with her endlessly tolerant husband, her children, and a small menagerie of animals who firmly believe they are in charge. She and her daughter survived the pony years together, giving her firsthand experience in early mornings, late nights, and the uniquely competitive social ecosystem known as Pony Moms.
Pony Moms: The Good, the Bad, the Ridiculous draws directly from this lived experience. With sharp humor and genuine affection for the sport, Shea captures the drama, absurdity, and heart of barn life,  from show-day chaos and rail-side commentary to the quiet moments between a rider and a pony that make it all worthwhile.
When she isn’t riding, Shea is likely at the barn anyway, or talking about it, planning her next visit, or writing about the people who make the horse world endlessly entertaining.