Maria V. Badin is an equestrian, writer, and lifelong advocate for living close to the land. With decades of experience in show jumping, eventing, and dressage, she brings authenticity and emotional truth to her fiction. Her Stable Life Series explores family, legacy, ranch life, and the bond between horse and rider. Based in California, Maria lives on her ranch with her husband, horses True, Bubbles, and High Duty, dog Bentley, and cats Turbo and Indy.