2008 AHP Student Award Contest guidelines available online
Equestrian News Release

December 17, 2007 —If you are a high school senior or an undergraduate college student during the 2007-2008 undergraduate college year, with at least one semester before graduation, you have a chance to win a cash award of $1,000 plus an all-expense paid trip to AHP's annual meeting and seminar in Saratoga Springs, NY, on June 19-21, 2008. The seminar will include three days of educational sessions and related activities including the Student Award Party and Auction and Annual Awards Banquet and Presentations. The Student Award Winner will have an opportunity to meet leading equine publishing professionals and discuss career possibilities. The winner will also receive an all expense paid trip hosted by Publishers Press to one of their Two-Day Customer Education Seminars in Louisville, Kentucky, to have a unique experience to learn the printing process.

All qualified applicants will receive a complimentary Student annual membership and a complimentary Student registration certificate for the annual seminar.

American Horse Publications is a non-profit association of more than 450 equine-related publications, individuals, associations, and businesses which share an interest in equine publishing. Established in 1970, AHP has continued to promote better understanding and communication within the equine publishing industry. The Student Award program, started in 1993, was initiated to promote awareness of the career opportunities available to college students.

Student Award applicants are required to send a completed application form plus additional information by March 14, 2008. Eligible students may access guidelines and application at the AHP website at http://www.americanhorsepubs.org. The AHP Student Award Contest is open to residents of the US and Canada only.

American Horse Publications offers other opportunities to students wishing to become involved in the equine publishing industry.

Student Membership is open to high school, college, and graduate students for an annual fee of $25. Student Members receive the following: certificate of membership, an opportunity to attend the AHP seminar at a reduced registration fee, listing in the online Membership Directory, the AHP newsletter, "AHP For the record," and eligibility for Student classes in the AHP annual Awards Contest.

The AHP Internship Program was designed specifically for college students who have an interest in horses and seek a career in equine publishing. This program is a great way to provide students with the resume-building experience that's so critical to today's career market. Interns gain valuable hands-on real life experience and member publications and businesses acquire additional help when and where they need it most. The AHP Internship Handbook provides information about the program, a directory of participating AHP members, and an application.

The AHP Student Mentoring Program is designed to provide students with insight into a career in the equine publishing industry through interaction with AHP professionals. The AHP Mentoring Program is open to all student AHP members.

For more information on American Horse Publications and its programs, visit our web site at http://www.americanhorsepubs.org or contact: Chris Brune, American Horse Publications, 49 Spinnaker Circle, South Daytona, FL 32119; Phone (386) 760-7743; Fax: (386) 760-7728; E-mail: AHorsePubs@aol.com.