The Tack Room: Perspectives on Equine Law, Business and Policy

Rodeo has grown from what was once seen by many as a niche hobby to being one of the most dynamic and fastest-evolving sports in the U.S. Holland & Knight Equine Industry Team Leader Kayla Pragid welcomes tax-exempt organizations attorney and avid Western rider Nykolas McKissic alongside Stretch Roping Dummies Co-Founder Denton Edwards on this episode of "The Tack Room" to break down how rodeo...

Keeping one of America's oldest – and most decorated – sports alive in a fast-changing day and age is no easy task. It requires vision, leadership and stakeholder input to modernize the industry and ensure future growth. Partners Kayla Pragid and William Shepherd welcome Tom Rooney, president and CEO of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), on this episode of "The Tack Room" to unpa...

On the fourth episode of "The Tack Room," Partners Kayla Pragid , Elizabeth Craddock and Public Affairs Advisor Tori Deal bring insight into the fast-moving state and federal policy issues shaping the equine industry, breaking down what mattered in 2025 and what stakeholders should watch in 2026. This episode highlights how legislation can directly affect racing, animal welfare and day-to-day oper...

On the third episode of "The Tack Room," Partner Kayla Pragid speaks with Senior Counsel Terry Middlebrook and nationally recognized equine and sports portrait artist Kyle Lucks about the meeting point between creativity and the copyright world of equine art. Mr. Lucks shares his journey from painting professional athletes in St. Louis to becoming captivated by the equestrian scene in South Florid...

On the second episode of "The Tack Room," Partner Louis Rouleau joins Lisa Lazarus , CEO of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA), for a candid conversation about the push to standardize safety and integrity across U.S. thoroughbred racing. Mr. Rouleau and Ms. Lazarus talk about her prior leadership roles at the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) and National Football League...

On the first episode of "The Tack Room," Partner Kayla Pragid , founder and chair of Holland & Knight's Equine Industry Team, joins Public Affairs Advisor Tori Deal for a conversation with Holland & Knight-sponsored rider Kara Lindenberger and Lindsay Barrack, who owns and works as a trainer at Mahan Farm. Along with covering the path to an equine career, the hosts trace Ms. Lindenberger's...