The Paint Horse Journal
Address:P.O. Box 961023
Fort Worth, TX 76161-0023
USA
Contact:
Email Address:
Website: dstreeter (at) apha.com. Website: http://www.painthorsejournal.com
Phone: (817)834-2742, ext 210
Fax: (817)222-8466
Description of Publication:
20% freelance. Dan Streeter, Senior Editor. The Paint Horse Journal is published for the devoted Paint Horse enthusiast - an APHA member who owns, breeds, raises, trains, rides, shows and cares for an American Paint. The official publication of the American Paint Horse Association, the Journal provides comprehensive coverage of the Paint industry including useful information from experts about training, health care, genetics, news, history, events and people. The Journal's unique perspective enriches Paint involvement for all readers, from the backyard horse owner to the professional breeder and trainer. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 30K. Monthly. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 2-3 months after acceptance. Buys first N.A. serial rights. Rarely accepts reprints. Responds 2-3 weeks. Sample available for purchase by calling Mary Reales at (817)222-6431. Subscription $30 for members; $35 for non-members; $45 Canada members; $50 Canada non-members; $75 other members; $80 other non-members. Guidelines online at http://www.painthorsejournal.com/writersguide.html
Current Needs: The Paint Horse Journal runs articles on training, breeding and horse health. Personality profiles of noted Paint enthusiasts are also accepted. Great Rides page features vacation destinations for horseback riders. Submit query by mail with SASE or by email.
welcomes new writers
Pay: Pays $300-$700 for feature articles with accompanying artwork or photography. Great Rides page pays $250. No word counts provided. Story should be told concisely.
Hints: Most common mistake is not knowing what an American Paint Horse is. Second most common mistake is not providing material appropriate for the Journal format. It is best to study a couple of issues to get a feel for what the Journal uses.
Photos/Art: Prefer transparencies, but can use good-quality prints. Photos should accompany article. Payment included with article.
