AHP Press Room

Awarding Excellence in Equine Media Virtually in AHP’s 50th Year

May 30, 2020

The 2020 Equine Media Awards competition for material published in 2019 was judged by 20 professionals and included 54 classes, 731 entries, and 111 contestants. The complete results are available online in the awards program (PDF format) and video of the winning entries at http://www.americanhorsepubs.org/ahp-awards-contest/

Barbra Schulte Honored with 2020 Equine Industry Vision Award

May 29, 2020

Zoetis and American Horse Publications (AHP) announced Barbra Schulte as the recipient of the 2020 Equine Industry Vision Award. “I’m incredibly grateful and honored to be recognized for the work I’ve done throughout my career,” Schulte said. “Seeing the lightbulb and joy people experience when they realize what is truly possible for them is the most rewarding part of my career. This award is about having a vision, and I’m humbled that my peers in the equine industry view me as a visionary.”

Finalists in 2020 AHP Equine Media Awards Released

April 17, 2020

The release of the finalists in the Equine Media Awards is anticipated by AHP members every year. Of the 111 participants who entered their best material published in 2019, 70 moved forward to placing in the top five in one or more of the 56 classes in the 2020 AHP Equine Media Awards (EMA). The results of the Equine Media Awards will be announced online on May 30, 2020 and a presentation video will be available to view the winning entries. Congratulations to this year’s finalists!

AHP and Zoetis Announce the Finalists for the 2020 Equine Industry Vision Award

April 16, 2020

AHP and Zoetis congratulate the four finalists named for the 2020 Equine Industry Vision Award: Breyer Horses, Roxanne Durant, Monty Roberts, and Barbra Schulte. The 19th Equine Industry Vision Award winner will be announced on May 29 in a video presentation rather than at the 2020 AHP Equine Media Conference in Lexington, Kentucky, which was cancelled due to the global pandemic.

Until We Meet Again…Texas 2021

April 3, 2020

The AHP Equine Media Conference was cancelled for 2020 after the Lexington hotel was unable to host the event in May due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is disappointing news for an association celebrating its 50th anniversary. Through the years, AHP has always created an atmosphere of friendship and mentorship, largely due to our common bond of horses and media. We look forward to planning the next conference in Texas scheduled for May 20-22, 2021.

AHP Student Travel Award Winners for 2020

March 11, 2020

The AHP Student Award Program has provided equine media students with opportunities to meet and network with leading media professionals, businesses and publications for over 25 years. Ruby Tevis of Kentucky and Shelby Agnew of Michigan are named the 2020 AHP Student Travel Award winners and will attend the Equine Media Conference in Lexington on May 28-30.

Equine Media Pursues Excellence in AHP’s 50th Year

January 6, 2020

The Equine Media Awards is open to AHP members only and offers a Publishing Media Division for publications and media professionals as well as a Business Division for equine-related businesses, nonprofit organizations, and colleges.

Nominations Open for the 2020 Equine Industry Vision Award

December 4, 2019

Nominations are now open for the 19th annual Equine Industry Vision Award. Sponsored by Zoetis since its inception, the prestigious award is the first of its kind to showcase innovation across the entire equine market, as well as ingenuity and service. Nomination deadline date is February 5, 2020.

Visual Storytelling and Takeaway Tips Made the AHP Regional Workshop a Hit with Attendees

October 21, 2019

“It’s all about telling a story. High tech and super quality are secondary.” Scott Moore

The 23 attendees at AHP’s second regional workshop in Lexington arrived early at The Club at UK’s Spindletop Hall on October 7, prepared for a full day of learning and advice from award-winning professional videographer Scott Moore.

American Horse Publications’ Second Regional Workshop in Lexington, Kentucky to Focus on “Video Best Practices for Equine Brands and Media”

September 1, 2019

“The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice.” American Horse Publications (AHP) members will be taking these words from bestselling author Brian Herbert to heart when they choose to attend the second AHP Regional Workshop in Lexington, KY on October 7, 2019.

Lucile Vigouroux Named 2019 AHP Student Award Winner

August 21, 2019

“I was motivated and inspired by the accomplished professionals who I met and formed a lasting friendship with my fellow Student Award finalist, Ruby Tevis,” says Vigouroux. “The AHP Student Travel Award funded my trip to the conference, which turned out to be incredibly enriching for my professional development.”

AHP Welcomes Three New Directors to the Board for 2019-2020

July 25, 2019

Three AHP members were elected to the 2019-2020 Board of Directors at the general membership meeting held on June 1, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The addition of these new directors brings the board up to a full slate of 12 and will infuse new talent to assist with directing the association into the new decade.