Ami Hendrickson

Ami Hendrickson specializes in teaching writing and communication skills.  She graduated with distinction from Andrews University and holds degrees in English and Education.

Ami is the ghostwriter for several master horse trainers and other notable experts:

• Her most recent book, The Rider’s Pain–Free Back was written with neurosurgeon Dr. James Warson, who is a frequent contributor to Discovery.com.
• Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation, was written with internationally noted hunt seat Equitation trainer, judge and American Hunter Jumper Federation President and co-founder Geoff Teall.  The book was ranked in the top 50 Horse Books on Amazon.com within weeks of its release and is an Equestrian Edge Book Club Main Selection.
• Clinton Anderson’s Downunder Horsemanship, written for Australian clinician and training sensation Clinton Anderson, is an international bestseller within its genre.

She has written several award-winning screenplays including “Knight Vision” (aka “Shalott”), “Unknown Soldiers,” and “The Rain Beau.”

Hendrickson’s poetry has been featured in periodicals and newsletters, and on greeting cards and posters.  This book featuring her song, was a finalist for USAGEM’s 2005 Song of the Year.  The song, as recorded by USAGEM's two-time (2005 & 2006) Female Vocalist of the Year, Sharie Conard, and illustrated by award-winning fine artist Danielle Stephen, has been made into this children’s book.

“Some writing projects are easier than others.  Sometimes you have to wrestle the words onto the page.  At others, they run to you and all you have to do is catch them.”

“Writing Carol of the Horse was a catch-the-words kind of project.  It appeared one day, knocking politely but persistently on the door of my consciousness.  It would be misguided to take any credit for it.  All I did was commit to capturing what I heard and saw in my mind.”

“This project wouldn’t exist without the talents and commitment of wonderful artists like Sharie, Danielle, and Chip.  I feel blessed to be involved in any project with them.  I believe God has great things in store for this story.”

Ami has provided advertising and technical copy for corporations such as Whirlpool, Miles Labs, Haworth, Inc. and Meijer.  Her published credits include video voice-overs, video cover text, feature news articles, inspirational essays, technical writing, weekly columns, policy and training manuals, press releases, ghost writing, newsletters, promotional materials, specialty publications, fiction, poetry, greeting cards and study guides.  She is a member of BMI and a charter member of USAGEM.

Ami, her husband, Robert, and daughter, Cassandra, live with their “vast menagerie” on a 100-year old farm in Southwestern Michigan.