Deanna Green Willis joins InStride Edition as the newest member of its sales force, it was announced today by Publisher Courtney Borton Ament.

With an extensive background in the equine industry, Deanna will handle advertising sales for the award winning publication’s print and digital magazine and she will play a major role in the expansion of the publication’s social media platforms.

“Deanna’s knowledge of the equine industry is unparalleled,” Ament said. “I can think of no better person to help trainers, breeders and exhibitors analyze their advertising needs and develop a plan to achieve the maximum impact. Deanna understands how effective print advertising is to the success of a program and is extremely savvy at social media.”

During her youth career Deanna won six AQHA World Championship titles, three Reserve World Championships and numerous NSBA World and Reserve World Championship honors. She attended Auburn University where she was a valuable member of the school’s six-time national champion NCAA Equestrian Team. While there Deanna tied as the Tigers’ record holder for most career wins in Horsemanship. She ranks first in the program’s history for Horsemanship MOPs and was recognized multiple times as both an NCEA and SEC Rider of the Month.

Deanna starts her new role immediately and is currently attending the Arizona Sun Circuit’s 50^th Anniversary Show, where she is available for advertising consultations.

“I am so excited for the opportunity to work with this amazing magazine that follows the industry that I know and love,” Deanna said. “I’m looking forward to what the future holds and to be even more involved in our show horse community.”

In 2021 Deanna graduated from Auburn with a degree in exercise science and she is also well-known for providing flawless makeup for show competitors. Last September she married AQHA and NSBA trainer Casey Willis, who owns and operates Casey Willis Show Horses in Ocala, Florida, where the couple resides.