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Ann Lesley Smith uses her equestrian expertise and life experiences to contribute to national and local publications on current events and more.
Why You’re Exhausted From Chasing Happiness: Ann Lesley Smith’s Creative Journey
The Power of Purpose: Ann Lesley Smith and the Purebred Arabian Horse Driving Her New Mission
Philanthropist Ann Lesley Smith Believes the Arabian Horse Is More Than a Breed; It’s a Bridge Between Worlds
Before Churchill Downs, There Was the Desert: Tracing Kentucky Derby Horses Back to Arabian Horse Ancestry
How Philanthropist Ann Lesley Smith Was Inspired By Her Purebred Arabian Horse to Help Others With Spiritual and Personal Wellness
Philanthropist Ann Lesley Smith Shares How Equine Therapy with Purebred Arabian Horses Can Help With Depression
Philanthropist Ann Lesley Smith Shares Why Purebred Arabian Horse Bloodlines Are the Next Untapped Market for Tech Advancement
Legacy in Motion: Ann Lesley Smith’s California Horse Sanctuary
Peace Is in the Bloodline: The Ancient Story Behind Amir, the Purebred Arabian Horse Owned by Ann Lesley Smith
Why Philanthropist Ann Lesley Smith Says Her Purebred Arabian Horse Amir Fadjur Salaam Represents One of the Most Unique Horse Breeds in America
Amir Fadjur Salaam Honored on National Arabian Horse Day
Ann Lesley Smith Announces Insights on Arabian Horses as a Framework for Advancing Human-Centered AI and Robotics
Peace, Heritage & the Timeless Legacy of Arabian Horses: The Mission of a Stallion to be a Symbol Beyond Borders
A horse is a horse—unless it’s a purebred Arabian horse: Philanthropist Ann Lesley Smith on the power of becoming more
Empathy, Horses, and AI Tech: How Learning about Empathetic Arabian Horses Can Influence Artificial Empathy Technology
Ann Lesley Smith: CA Philanthropist, Horse Sanctuary Estate Owner, and Equestrian Expert
At 70, Philanthropist Ann Lesley Smith is Finding New Purpose in a Purebred Arabian Horse with a Storied Legacy
Ann Lesley Smith on Purpose, Peace, and the Power of Connecting With Purebred Arabian Horses
Why You’re Exhausted From Chasing Happiness: Ann Lesley Smith’s Creative Journey
Woman Philanthropists: Ann Lesley Smith On How To Leave A Lasting Legacy With A Successful Nonprofit Organization
Philanthropist Ann Lesley Smith: Finding Peace and Purpose through Purebred Arabian Horses
Beyond the Headlines: Ann Lesley Smith on Love, Loss, and Running a Horse Sanctuary with Purpose
Inside the California Horse Sanctuary Estate of Philanthropist Ann Lesley Smith and Her Legendary Purebred Arabian Stallion
“A simple horseback ride through the vineyard is transformative. Sometimes it’s just touching the soft nose of the horse — I’ve seen the ravaged souls of people light up after an encounter.”
— Ann Lesley Smith