CHARLESTON

SEMINAR

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Another reason is the line-up of this year's guest speakers who will expand your knowledge of multimedia publishing and more. Gathering a slate of professionals all in one place for an affordable registration fee should make attending the seminar a priority. (Just compare our registration rates to other publishing conference and you will agree). 

Technology is changing and so is how we communicate with the horse community. Our role is to provide news and education about the horse world and you need to understand how to reach your audiences, members, clients and visitors using multimedia tools. This AHP seminar will provide opportunities to learn and exchange ideas to help you grow professionally as well as improve your brand. 

Maybe the best reason to come to Charleston is face time. See my Random Ramblings blog post in this newsletter for an explanation.

See y'all in Charleston!

Chris and Judy 

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GARDEN & GUN President and CEO Rebecca Wesson Darwin will present the keynote address, "From Dark Horse to the Winner's Circle," on Thursday evening, June 19 during the welcome reception held during the AHP Gallop n' Guns Seminar in Charleston. Join Rebecca as she pulls back the curtain on how she created the publication and led it to the print sensation it is today. Along the way, she'll offer tips on creating and maintaining a memorable magazine that captures the passions of its devoted audience.

To see a list of the other guest speakers who will be presenting sessions in Charleston, CLICK HERE.

Meet & Greet equine authors event in Charleston

Four authors who are members of American Horse Publications (AHP) will be featured guests at Hunter's Green Tack Shop the day before the AHP Seminar in Charleston, SC. The authors include: Sharon Miner from Tampa, FL with her five books in the Beloved Horses series; Denise Lee Branco from Lincoln, CA with her first book Horse at the Corner Post: Our Divine Journey; Valerie Ormond from Bowie, MD with her novel Believing In Horses; and Lisa Wysocky from Nashville, TN with her equestrian mystery series and non-fiction books  My Horse, My Partner: Teamwork on the Ground and Horse Country: A Celebration of Country Music and the Love of Horses. 

On Wednesday, June 18, 2014 they will hold a panel discussion on "Keys to Success" at 2 p.m. at Hunter's Green located at 539 Long Point Rd in Mount Pleasant, only ten minutes from the seminar. From 3-5 p.m. they will have a book signing, give out door prizes and hold a raffle to benefit a local non-profit equine rescue group called LEARN.

For more information, contact: Sharon Miner,

814-937-0704 or sharonminer@yahoo.com  

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MEMBER NEWS 

The Blood-Horse announced the recent promotion of Claire Novak to Online Features Editor, and welcomes Myra Lewyn as a full-time member of its editorial team. In her new role, Novak will oversee the development of online feature content. Lewyn, who has been covering international racing for BloodHorse.com for several years on a part-time basis, was hired as a full-time member of the editorial staff.

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Jamie Clark-Samples announced that her business, Yellow Barn Media, has received the 2013 All Star Award from Constant Contact®, Inc., the trusted marketing advisor to more than half a million small organizations worldwide. Each year, Constant Contact bestows the All Star Award to a select group of businesses and nonprofits that are successfully leveraging online marketing tools. Yellow Barn Media is being recognized as a Solution Provider All Star for its success achieved in email marketing. Campaign results ranked among the top 10% of Constant Contact's international customer base. 

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Changes were recently announced for the top editorial positions within Western Horseman, one of the nation's longest running horse publications, including the creation of an editor in chief role and a new hire in the editor's position. Ross Hecox, editor of Western Horseman since 2007, has been advanced from his current role to editor in chief, while Christine Hamilton will serve as editor. Hamilton is coming from the editor's spot with The American Quarter Horse Journal, where she has been working since 2003. Hecox has been with CPG since 2005. His publishing career includes positions with Performance Horse, a publication formerly owned by CPG, NCHA's The Chatter and APHA's Paint Horse Journal. Hamilton brings a varied dynamic of experiences to Western Horseman, having worked extensively in the writing field. Prior to The American Quarter Horse Journal, she had a successful career as a freelance writer for publications such as Horse Sport, The American Quarter Horse Racing Journal, Southwest Racing News, Horse Sport (Canada) and The Journal.  

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Quarter Horse News recently hired Mary Jane Carpenter as an account representative to assist with the magazine's advertising clientele. Carpenter will work specifically to help the advertising needs of customers associated with commercial and cutting horse businesses and organizations. She comes to Quarter Horse News after having owned and operated a successful marketing firm, Ride West Marketing, based in Prairie, Miss., for nine years. Carpenter and her two sons, Jake and Cooper stay actively involved with horses and reside in Mississippi.  

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Daily Racing Form has named Mark Simon to the new position of Editorial Director. Simon joined the company in October 2012 from the Thoroughbred Times to lead DRF Breeding, the company's expanded coverage of the breeding and sales segment of Thoroughbred racing. As Editorial Director, Simon will continue to oversee DRF Breeding but also will lead the national editorial and content operation that publishes racing news, analysis, handicapping tools, and past performances. Simon, who started his career at The Thoroughbred Record in 1977, assumed his new role March 18. 

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Dean A. Hoffman joined the University of Arizona's Race Track Industry Program (RTIP) in January, 2014. Hoffman will teach racing courses as well as support the Program's marketing efforts and its yearly conference, the Global Symposium on Racing & Gaming. Hoffman, long-time executive editor of the United States Trotting Associations' Hoof Beats magazine, brings a wealth of talent to the Program and greatly increases the depth of knowledge of national and international harness racing to the faculty. 

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Board member nominations now being accepted

AHP is seeking members to serve as a Director for the 2014-2015 Board of Directors. 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.

Visit the online AHP

 Membership Directory  

for complete listings.   

PRINT PUBLICATION MEMBERS 

Cowgirl Magazine

Daily Racing Form

EquiManagement

Horse & Style Magazine

InStride Edition

CORPORATE MEMBERS

Crest Ridge Saddlery, LLC

Devon Horse Show and Country Fair

Horsefly Group

Millcreek Manufacturing, Inc.

Pennsylvania National Horse Show

Redmond Equine

SaddleLockers

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY MEMBER

Race Track Industry Program

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

MeganArszman

Kate Bradley

Margaret Foster

Katie Gehrt

Robin Hutton

Matt McClay

DIGITAL MEDIA MEMBERS

Horse Journal Online

PonyCity.com

STUDENT MEMBERS

"Small but Mighty"

publishers meet monthly

IMPORTANT DATES

A second time around

 

By Chris Brune

AHP members visited Middleton Place in 1988.

Over 25 years ago in February 1988, AHP members gathered at the Sheraton-Charleston Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. There were 33 attendees who represented 23 publications. I was there as executive editor of Eastern/Western Quarter Horse Journal.

 

Not one of the 33 is at the same publication today. Many have retired, some have moved on to pursue other interests, and sadly a few have passed away. However, there are several who are still actively working in the horse industry, me included.

...to continue reading 

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