Horses + Media = The Coolest Careers in the World!
American Horse Publications is your link to the equine-publishing industry.
Equine publishing is like no other career under the sun: It is all about horses and the people who know, love and work with them every day.
Are you a college student looking for your first fulltime job? Or perhaps you’re ready for a career change? If you enjoy horses and media, employment opportunities exist in the equine-publishing industry. Some of the options are writing, editing, photography, graphic or Web design, marketing, advertising and sales, finance and business management.
If this sounds like a career for you, read on.
--2008 AHP member survey response
| Editorial |
| Interviewing/reporting Writing Editing Photography Video editing Blogging |
| Production |
| Graphic design Broadcasting Web design |
| Videography |
| Podcasting |
| Illustration |
| Sales |
| Print advertising sales Web advertising sales Sales manager |
| Business & Marketing |
| Management Advertising agencies Public relations Marketing/promotion Circulation Newsstand sales Finance/accounting Internet technology Track/show publicity Equine event promotion e-Commerce |
How can I get into equine publishing?
Education: Some professionals have successfully made careers in equine publishing without college educations, but most have at least a four-year degree. AHP members have studied subjects ranging from equine science to Web design.
Experience: Employers in all industries seek job candidates with track records of meeting deadlines and completing multiple projects. AHP has an Internship Handbook that specifically helps students and horse enthusiasts break into the equine-publishing industry.
Networking: Equine publishing is a relatively small, niche market. Horse shows, equine-industry tradeshows and other equine events are great places to develop professional contacts.
Join AHP: AHP offers affordable memberships for publications, corporate businesses, organizations, colleges, affiliates and students. AHP also offers an internship program, student mentoring program and scholarships. Every June, AHP presents a three-day seminar with educational sessions, networking opportunities, tours and an awards banquet.
--2008 AHP member survey response
Equine Publishing & AHP Members
American Horse Publications is the professional organization for the equine-publishing industry. Started in 1970, the organization has more than 450 members, including more than 150 publications.
AHP recently surveyed its membership regarding individual educational and career experiences. Note the following:
- At least 68 percent are college graduates.
- College classes involving English and writing are most beneficial to their current jobs. Other important classes are photography, business, equine or animal science, public speaking and Web design.
- Many AHP members have worked in other areas of the equine industry besides publishing: boarding facilities, showing, training, riding instruction and nonprofit organizations.
- Most AHP members said they wished they had experienced an internship in college.
For more information on AHP and its members, visit americanhorsepubs.org.
Brochure design: American Quarter Horse Association
Illustrations by Jean Abernethy