Established in 1970, American Horse Publications is a non-profit association of over 450 equine-related publications, electronic media, professionals, associations, and businesses involved in equine publishing.
American Horse Publications offers students wishing to become involved in the equine publishing industry an opportunity to join the association and participate in student programs.
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 monthly e-newsletter, “AHP For the record,” and eligibility for Student classes in the AHP annual Awards Contest.
The 2012 AHP Student Award Contest awards up to three $750 travel awards to attend the AHP Seminar in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia on May 31-June 2, 2012. Travel Award winners have an opportunity to meet leading equine publishing professionals and discuss career possibilities during the three days of educational sessions and related activities. One Travel Award winner will be selected at the seminar as the 2012 Student Award winner. The Student Award winner will win a cash award of $1,000 plus 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.
Students are eligible to enter the contest if they are a high school senior or an undergraduate college student during the 2011-2012 undergraduate college year, with at least one semester before graduation at the time of application. All qualified applicants will receive a complimentary Student annual membership, a complimentary Student registration certificate for the annual seminar and a critique of their resume. The AHP Student Award Contest is open to residents of the US and Canada only.
Student Award applicants are required to send a completed application form plus additional information by January 16, 2012. Eligible students may access guidelines and application at the AHP website at www.americanhorsepubs.org/students/student_award/index.asp
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 offers opportunities for students to work at equine publications and businesses throughout the country and the opportunity for AHP members to utilize the talents of students with an interest in equine publishing.
For more information, visit www.americanhorsepubs.org
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.