College students who are pursuing a career in equine publishing are eligible to compete for American Horse Publications 1999 Student Award. If you will be a junior or senior at the start of the 1999-2000 college year, with at least one semester before graduation, you have a chance to win a cash award of $500 plus an all-expense trip to AHP's annual meeting and seminar. The Music City Seminar will be held in Nashville, Tennessee, this summer on May 20-23, 1999. The seminar will include three days of educational sessions and related activities including the Student Award Dinner 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.

American Horse Publications is a nonprofit association of over 200 equine- related publications, individuals, associations, and businesses which share an interest in equine publishing. Formed in 1970, AHP has continued throughout its history 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 15, 1999. Eligible students may request a brochure and application by contacting: Chris Brune, American Horse Publications, 49 Spinnaker Circle, South Daytona, FL. 32119; (904) 760-7743; e-mail:AHorsePubs@aol.com

American Horse Publications offers two 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 in Nashville at a reduced registration fee, listing in the online and published versions of the 1999 Membership Directory, and the AHP bimonthly newsletter, For The Record.

The 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 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.

For more information on American Horse Publications and its programs, visit our web site