Moira C. Reeve was the former editor of Horse Illustrated magazine. As a life-long equestrienne, first learning the ropes of western riding, then switching over to hunt seat, she rode in the hunter division as a junior rider, then progressed to dressage. As an adult, she competed in dressage, hunter, equitation, and show jumping. Moira is the author or coauthor of many equine books, covering all aspects of the horse world, including Wild Horses of the World; Rodeo & Western Riding; In Celebration of the Horse; 101 Western Pleasure an Horsemanship Tips; Basics of Western Riding and Showing; America's Horses: A Celebration of the Horse Breeds Born in the USA; KISS Guide to Caring for Your HOrse; Mastering the Art of Horsemanship: John Lyon's Spiritual Journey; and Dressage by the Letter: A Guide for the Novice. Moira passed away at the end of 2010.