AHP Press Room

July 18, 2022

Elections for the AHP Board of Directors were held on May 14th at the General Membership Meeting during the Back to the Bluegrass Conference in Lexington, Kentucky. Two new directors, Emily Marquez-Dulin and Milt Toby, were added to the board. The 2022-2023 board members include: Whitney Allen, Jennifer Denison, Emily Dulin, Emily Esterson, Jeremy McGovern, Katie Navarra,  Jennifer Paulson, Barrie Reightler, Larri Jo Starkey, Milt Toby, and Pat Trowbridge.

Dr. Billy Smith Named 2022 Equine Industry Vision Award Winner

May 13, 2022

Zoetis, in partnership with American Horse Publications (AHP), presented the Equine Industry Vision Award to Dr. Billy Smith at the AHP Equine Media Conference in Lexington, Kentucky. 

April 22, 2022

Horseware Ireland’s newest ‘Through It All’ Global Campaign launches with a compelling short film featuring heartfelt insights and experiences from Steve Guerdat  “When I sit on a horse, I want to become one with the horse… So that I know what he needs the day I need him the most.” – Steve Guerdat Watch Steve’s …

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April 21, 2022

As a science-backed horse health company, Haygain is honored to sponsor the Monday, April 25 Sport Horse Podcast episode focusing on cardiorespiratory challenges in sport horses. Prominent international veterinarian, Emmanuelle van Erck Westergren is the episode’s expert. Dr. Westergren is a leader in harnessing science in service to horse health. She is a long-time advocate …

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The Wait is Over! AHP Names Equine Media Awards Finalists for 2022

April 11, 2022

Earning an award for excellence in equine media has been a goal of AHP members since 1976. This year, 36 Publishing Media members, 17 Media Professional members, and 14 Business members have advanced to the top five in one or more of the 52 classes. Submissions for the 2022 Equine Media Awards for material published in 2021 totaled 583 entries from 102 AHP members.

March 31, 2022

One of the four finalists will become the 21st recipient of the Equine Industry Vision Award. The award recognizes ingenuity and service to the equine industry by inspiring these qualities in others. The 2022 finalists include Monty Roberts, Dr. Billy Smith, Trafalgar Square Books, and Dr. Nathaniel White DVM MS DACVS. Zoetis to honor the winner at AHP Equine Media Conference in Lexington on May 13.

March 17, 2022

Sydney Carter and Reagan Smollen were selected as the 2022 AHP Equine Media Student Award finalists. The two college students will travel to the AHP Equine Media Conference in Lexington, where the 2022 winner will be named. The AHP Student Award program has provided an invaluable source of media talent since its start in 1993.

March 16, 2022

Emily Ratcliff and Aimee Robinson share the spotlight as 2022 AHP Equine Media NextGen Award Winners. This award recognizes individuals between the ages of 25 and 35 who have made a significant impact in advancing equine media while upholding journalistic excellence, integrity, and trust in a competitive communications world.

AHP Loves Students. Extends Deadline to February 14 for the 2022 AHP Equine Media Student Award

January 26, 2022

AHP loves students and extends the deadline to Valentine’s Day, February 14 for the AHP Equine Media Student Award. Applicants are required to email a completed application form plus additional required information by February 14, 2022. Eligible students may access guidelines and an application on the AHP website.

January 19, 2022

The 2022 AHP Equine Media Awards (EMA) for material published in 2021 gets underway this month with the release of the 2022 annual contest rules and class lists for Publishing Media, Media Professionals, and Business members.

November 15, 2021

Nominations are now open for the 21st annual Equine Industry Vision Award presented by American Horse Publications and sponsored by Zoetis. The prestigious award is the first of its kind to showcase innovation, ingenuity, and service across the entire equine industry. Nominators must submit all entry materials electronically on or before February 4, 2022. Nomination information: https://www.americanhorsepubs.org/equine-industry-vision-award/

October 25, 2021

American Horse Publications introduced the 2021 winners of the AHP Equine Media Student Award and AHP Equine Media NextGen Award on Friday, September 17, at the AHP Back in the Saddle Conference in Irving, Texas.

October 18, 2021

This year, the AHP Student Fund Auction went online after 27 years of holding a silent auction during the annual conference. The online version expanded the opportunity for AHP members to submit donations for bid and purchase items online.

October 12, 2021

American Horse Publications (AHP) members gathered in Texas to rekindle friendships, make new contacts, get motivated, and cheer the 2021 AHP Equine Media Award winners for material published in 2020. The EMA announcements are one of the most anticipated events held during the annual conference.

Breyer Horses Honored for Outstanding Leadership and Innovation Within the Equine Industry

September 17, 2021

Breyer, a division of Reeves International was named the recipient of the 20th Annual Equine Industry Vision Award. Breyer, which celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2020, is the world’s leading brand of horse-inspired toys, gifts, collectibles, and live events.