Press Release
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FORT WORTH – Paint Horse Journal, the flagship publication of the American Paint Horse Association (APHA), earned recognition for excellence in editorial and design June 22 at the 2013 AHP Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

In a field of 758 entries from 104 contestants—the largest group to date—the Paint Horse Journal rose to the top in seven categories in the annual competition for equine-industry publications. Among the magazine’s accolades were three first-place awards and runner-up in the category of General Excellence–Association Publication.

“The Paint Horse Journal staff strives to provide our readers with high-quality articles that celebrate Paint Horses and enrich the experiences of the people who love them,” Paint Horse Journal Editor Jessica Hein said. “It’s wonderful to receive industry recognition for our hard work and dedication to the magazine, the breed and our members.”

Following is a complete list of the association’s winning material:

First Place

• Instructional Single Article—“Excellence in Equitation,” October 2012, written by Laura Stevens

• Editorial Design, Circulation 10,000–20,000—“Behind Blue Eyes,” June 2012, designed by Art Vasquez

• Editorial Event Coverage Single Article, Circulation Under 20,000—“World of Dreams,” September 2012, written and photographed by the Paint Horse Journal staff

Second Place

• Publication Cover Page, Circulation 10,000–20,000—October 2012, photographed by Jessica Hein and designed by Art Vazquez

Third Place

• Editorial Event Coverage Single Article, Circulation Under 20,000—“Riding High in Houston,” May 2012, written by Laura Stevens

• Service to the Reader Article, Circulation Under 20,000—“Clean Up Your Act,” May 2012, written by Laura Stevens

Honorable Mention

• General Excellence, Association Publication, Circulation Under 15,000—Paint Horse Journal