New Members
PUBLICATION MEMBER
Carolina Hoofbeats
DIGITAL MEDIA MEMBER
PleasureHorse.com
CORPORATE MEMBERS
EquiFit, Inc.
Equine America
ZetrOZ, LLC
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
Jamie Clark
Deb M. Eldredge, DVM
STUDENT MEMBERS
Lindsey Leatherman
Nicole Mandracchia
Lauren Nelson
Emily Riden
Christine Rudd
Alexis Simmont |
Board of Directors
2011-2012 
Stephanie, Diana, Chris, Summer, Patty, Whitney, Christine, Cheryl, Milt and Kim - Not pictured: Brian Sosby, Cathy Laws and Sandy Kucharski
President
CHERYL ERPELDING
1st Vice President
BRIAN SOSBY
2nd Vice President
PATTY TIBERG
Executive Board Members
SUMMER BEST
CHRISTINE HAMILTON
Immediate Past President
SANDY KUCHARSKI
Executive Director
CHRISTINE W. BRUNE
Directors
WHITNEY ALLEN
KIMBERLY S. BROWN
STEPHANIE CHURCH
DIANA DE ROSA
CATHY LAWS
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Interested in Serving on the 2012-2013 AHP Board of Directors?
AHP is seeking representatives from print publications members to serve as a Director for the 2012-2013 Board of Directors. The current Bylaws allow for up to three non-print publication members to serve on the Board and those positions are currently filled. Only one representative from a publishing company, organization or association may serve as a Director at one time. Board members must be willing and able to attend meetings and actively participate in association activities and committees.
Please state why you or your nominee should be considered for nomination, how long you or your nominee have been involved with AHP, and any AHP committees and/or activities that you or your nominee have participated in.
If you are interested in being considered or wish to nominate someone, please contact AHP Executive Director Chris Brune at (386) 760-7743; e-mail: ahorsepubs@aol.com.
Elections will be held at the AHP General Membership Meeting scheduled for Saturday, June 2, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. at the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel Conference Center during the AHP "Ride Into History" Seminar in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. |
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Publishing Events
AHP ANNUAL SEMINARS
May 31-June 2, 2012
Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel
Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
June 20-22, 2013
Colorado Springs Marriott
Colorado Springs, Colorado
June 19-21, 2014
Francis Marion Hotel
Charleston, South Carolina |
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Member News
With the June issue, Sidelines Magazine introduces their new editor, Jan Westmark-Allan, who is no stranger to Sidelines as she has been writing for them for eight years.
Florida Equine Publications welcomes Brock Sheridan as Editor-in-Chief. Brock has been part of the horse industry all his life as his father, Phil Sheridan, was an accomplished rodeo cowboy and later a successful trainer of racing Quarter Horses. His former positions include being part of management teams at tracks from Manor Downs to Hollywood Park.
Milton Toby received the sixth annual Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award, presented by Castleton Lyons and THOROUGHBRED TIMES for his book Dancer's Image: The Forgotten Story of the 1968 Kentucky Derby, published in 2011 by The History Press. The award was presented by the late Dr. Ryan's son, Shane Ryan, at a reception in a room in the historic stallion barn at Castleton Lyons in Lexington.
Equine Journal joins the Morris Communications family of equine magazines and related businesses, including Western Horseman, Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar, Barrel Horse News, Quarter Horse News, HorseCity.com, HYP digital magazine, National Barrel Horse Association, and Lyons Press. |
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Who Will Be Among the Award Winners on June 2?
In January, 65 classes were offered to AHP members to enter their best work from 2011. By deadline date, 90 members had submitted entries which totaled 686. After 22 professionals judged the competition, the 62 finalists were announced. On June 2 in Colonial Williamsburg, the awards winners will be announced and 167 awards presented.
Here's what some of the judges wrote about this year's entries.
"Thanks again for the opportunity to judge. I always learn so much and was especially impressed with the quality of the entries overall in the book category this year."
"As usual it was very, very hard to select the various places because there are a lot of good stories here. I think what it came down to in my selections were the best stories, the ones that were really interesting as well as well-written."
"The level of work was excellent and it was difficult to make choices."
"The entries all showed a great deal of effort and passion for their topics. They offer a wealth of information, entertainment and even some good laughs. All participants should be commended for making strides into the digital realm."
For a complete list of finalists, click here.
For more information about attending the seminar and awards presentations, click here. |
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AHP Equine Industry Vision Award Winner Selected for 2012
Pfizer Animal Health and American Horse Publications are proud to announce that a winner has been selected to receive the 2012 Equine Industry Vision Award. The Equine Industry Vision Award Committee narrowed the list of nine nominees to four finalists: American Paint Horse Association; Michael Blowen, president and founder of Old Friends; Denny Emerson, USEA Hall of Fame member; and Equine Land Conservation Resource.
The remaining five nominees included: Tootie Bailey Bland; Gregory Ferraro DVM; the late Denny Hales; Peggy McElveen; and Jochen Schleese. The AHP Board of Directors, plus a Pfizer Animal Health representative, voted for the winner who has been notified. The official announcement and presentation of the award will be made at the Equine Industry Vision Award Breakfast on Friday, June 1, 2012 during the AHP Ride Into History Seminar in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. |
Encourage Your Readers and Audiences to Take the 2012 Equine Industry Survey at www.horsesurvey2012.com by May 15, 2012
 AHP members can make a difference by encouraging their equine publication readers, site visitors and equine product users to take part in 2012 AHP Equine Industry Survey by May 15, 2012 so that we can exceed the total number of responses from horse owners who participated in the 2009 survey. Any AHP member who participates in promoting the survey in print, digitally, or at community events will be eligible to receive the first release of survey results. To learn how you can help, click here.
To request ads to use on your website, contact Chris at ahorsepubs@aol.com
AHP thanks Kentucky Equine Research, Merck Animal Health and Pfizer Animal Health for sponsoring this survey. |
AHP Ride Into History Seminar Updates
For the latest information on schedule, speakers, transportation, registration and hotel click here.
Colonial Dining Establishments
While AHP Seminar registration includes meals on Friday and Saturday, you might want to know the dining options that Colonial Williamsburg offers. This post focuses on restaurants in Colonial Williamsburg or nearby. The town of Williamsburg offers a wide variety of 21st-century restaurants and food chains. READ MORE
Navigating Colonial Williamsburg
Navigating Colonial Williamsburg will only be difficult if you try to keep a 21st-century pace in an 18th-century world. READ MORE
Teeing Off in Williamsburg
It isn't because there is not enough to do in Colonial Williamsburg with the seminar and tours. However, if you love playing golf on different courses like horse people enjoy seeing horses in different parts of the country, well then you are in luck. READ MORE
Sign Up for Guided Walking Tours of Colonial Williamsburg by May 21st
AHP Seminar attendees have two options to take the Guided Walking Tours of Colonial Williamsburg on Thursday, May 31. The first three-hour tour will start at 9:30 a.m. and it will repeat at 1:30 p.m. for members arriving later. Tours will be conducted in groups of 15 and will be complimentary to AHP members and their guests. The walking guided tour does not include access to buildings, museums or programs that require admission. Tour attendees MUST purchase a discounted AHP Conference Pass for $18 to take the guided tour.
To sign up, click on one of the links to the form below.
TOUR SIGN UP SHEET (PDF) - TOUR SIGN UP SHEET (WORD)
For more information about the tours, conference passes or other area activities, CLICK HERE |
AHP Celebrates Horses and Students in Colonial Williamsburg
In Colonial times people gathered in taverns, where they danced, drank, ate, and had animated discussions about politics and their horses, often matching them against each other in a race. On Friday night, June 1, AHP seminar attendees will gather at the Student Award Party to honor the three 2012 Student Travel Award Winners and learn who will be named the 2012 Student Award Winner. Step back in time to enter an 18th century tavern where colonists were served ale and good food as strolling musicians entertained the crowds. And join the debate over which of the top five nominated horses will become AHP's Great American Horse. Fans of Secretariat, Man o' War, Rugged Lark, Wimpy P-1 or Justin Morgan's Figure will campaign their favorite horse to win attendees votes.
Attendees are encouraged to wear red, white and blue and be ready to raise their glasses and shout HUZZAH! for horses and students throughout the evening.
Make a Difference in a Student's Career in Equine Publishing
Donate to the 2012 AHP Student Fund Silent Auction and Raffle
Download STUDENT FUND AUCTION PLEDGE FORM |
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By Michael Stelzner | Published March 9, 2012
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5 Tips to Becoming a Top Blog in Your Industry
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Publishing News You Can Use
Samir Husni, Mr. Magazine, writes about "My Love Affair with Magazines Turns 50... Love and Magazines, Both Eternal"  The more magazines change, the more they remain the same. Fifty years ago I started on this journey that began as a hobby of buying and collecting first editions. It turned into an education that culminated in a Ph.D. in journalism and ended as a never-ending life-time profession of magazine education and consulting.
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6 Steps to Creating Your Content Marketing Style Guide
By Kevin Cain | Published by ContentMarketing.com| March 5, 2012
Let's face it: The words content creator and writer are no longer synonymous. The internet and social media have made it so easy to share our thoughts that last year people sent an average of more than 144 million tweets a day and contributed to over 156 million public blogs. READ MORE
Got Publishing Links or News to Share?
If you would like to contribute resources, articles or a column to the newsletter that would be of interest to the equine publishing industry, please send your ideas and/or suggestions to Chris Brune, Editor at ahorsepubs@aol.com. |
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For more information on AHP or any of its programs, contact:
AMERICAN HORSE PUBLICATIONS
49 Spinnaker Circle, South Daytona, FL 32119
PHONE: 386.760.7743 / FAX: 386-760-7728
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