EDITORIAL CONTENT

News Reporting Single Article 22 entries

The Chronicle of the Horse, USEF Censures and Fines Torano Over Facebook Post, by Lisa Slade

Quarter Horse News, Dual Peppy Found Neglected in ColoradoBy Kelsey Pecsek

Susan Quinn, Esq., What a Connecticut Court Case to Declare Horses “Vicious” Could Mean to You Published in Horse-Journal.com

Pennsylvania Equestrian, The Star Barn Saga: 'Get Rich' Scheme Costs Dozens of Horses' Lives, by Amy Worden

Daily Racing Form, Indiana Vet Case Draws Scrutiny, Debate By Matt Hegarty

Instructional Single Article circulation/auv under 20,000

8 entries

Modern Arabian Horse, Saddle Up: Find the Right Saddle for the Right Fit, by Molly A. Benstein

Paint Horse Journal, E-fficiencyBy Megan Brincks

Instructional Single Article circulation/auv 20,000 and over

17 entries

Horse Illustrated, Rubber Band BraidsBy Holly Caccamise; Leslie Potter, Photographer

America's Horse, Haltering and BridlingBy Holly Clanahan and Buster McLaury

Natalie DeFee Mendik, Train to WinPublished in Horse Illustrated

Barrel Horse News, The First Five RidesBy Danika Kent

Abigail Boatwright, Shining the ChromeBy Abigail Boatwright and Colleen McQuay; Published in Horse and Rider

Instructional Series 8 entries

Stable Management, Unfrozen Water TipsBy Nancy Loving, DVM; Kimberly S. Brown, Publisher/Editor

Practical Horseman, Standing Wrap How-to, How to Apply a Poultice, How to Apply a Sweat Wrap By Laurie Pitts and Tricia Booker

Horse Care Single Article circulation/auv under 20,000

19 entries

The Chronicle of the Horse, There Are No Quick Answers to the Question of Sudden Death in Equine AthletesBy Molly Sorge

CEH Horse Report, Pigeon Fever: Varying Forms of Infection in HorsesBy Sharon Spier, DVM and Mary Beth Whitcomb, DVM

Q-Racing Journal, Use Caution with CompoundingBy Andrea Caudill

The Chronicle of the Horse, Shockwave Therapy: Too Much of a Good Thing?By Suzanne Bush

NRHA Reiner, Lord of the FliesBy Gavin Ehringer

Horse Care Single Article circulation/auv 20,000 and over

18 entries

EQUUS, What Your Veterinarian Wants You to Know About Antibiotics, by Melinda Freckleton, DVM; Christine Barakat

EQUUS, Beware of BotulismBy Heather Smith Thomas

The American Quarter Horse Journal, The Kindest CutBy Larri Jo Starkey

Abigail Boatwright, The Right Side of the LinePublished in The American Quarter Horse Journal

Western Horseman, Better Off Barefoot?By Katie Frank

Service to the Reader Single Article circulation/auv under 20,000

23 entries

Susan Quinn, Esq.,When Your Horse Turns Out to Be a Lemon, Published in Horse-Journal.com

Equine Journal, 20 Barn Hacks to Simplify Your LifeBy Carley Sparks

The Chronicle of the Horse, Surviving a Barn Fire is Just the Beginning, by Kimberly Loushin

Paint Horse Journal, Up the OddsBy Megan Brincks

Quarter Horse News, The Mighty DollarBy Kelsey Pecsek

Service to the Reader Single Article circulation/auv 20,000 and over

39 entries

USDF Connection, Road RulesBy Tracy Gantz

EQUUS, Too Much Time Together?By Janet L. Jones, PhD

Kara L. Stewart, Love It or List ItPublished in Horse Illustrated

EQUUS, Neglected, Abused or Abandoned Horses: How to Help, by Jennifer Williams, PhD

The American Quarter Horse Journal, A Compounded Relationship, by Larri Jo Starkey and Becky Newell

Personality Profile Single Article circulation/auv under 10,000

19 entries

Quarter Horse News, The Will to LiveBy Brandyl Brooks

Q-Racing Journal, Nikeela BlackBy Andrea Caudill

Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred, More Than Machinesby Joe Clancy

Paint Horse Journal, Honoring Buckaroo TraditionBy Johi Kokjohn-Wagner

Horse & Style Magazine, What Makes You StrongerBy Erin Gilmore

Personality Profile Single Article circulation 10,000 to 20,000 / auv 10,000 to 50,000

21 entries

The Chronicle of the Horse, Horse of a Lifetime: All the Gold, by Kimberly Loushin

The Chronicle of the Horse, Ned Bonnie Will Never Stop Advocating for the Horse, by Sara Lieser

Modern Arabian Horse, Leslie Rand Bennett: A Story Woven in Gold, By Sarah Evers Conrad; Susan Bavaria, Editor

Untacked, Cut From the Same ClothBy Jennifer B. Calder

Untacked, The Annie Oakley of FoxhuntingBy Jennifer B. Calder

Personality Profile Single Article circulation over 20,000 / auv over 50,000

24 entries

Western Horseman, To Have and To HoldBy Ross Hecox

Daily Racing Form, Last Call, FolksBy David Grening

Daily Racing Form, From Donkeys to the DerbyBy Jay Hovdey

Keeneland Magazine, Dual PassionsBy Sue Wylie; Jacqueline Duke, Editor

Abigail Boatwright, The Honky-Tonk KidPublished in America's Horse

Feature Single Article circulation/auv under 10,000

22 entries

PATH Int'l. Strides, Awareness, Openness & Action: A Therapeutic Model for EAATBy Lisa Wegener and Dr. Emily Sandoz; Kaye Marks, Managing EditorKaren Karvonen, Editor

Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred, One in a MillionBy Joe Clancy

New York Horse, Why the Outside of a Horse is Good for the Inside of a Girl, by Jeanne Albanese

Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred, Maryland's MarvelBy Cindy Deubler

Hoof Beats, Desperate SituationsBy Dave Briggs

Feature Single Article circulation 10,000 to 20,000 / auv 10,000 to 50,000

31 entries

Untacked, The Camelot of the Show WorldBy Molly Sorge

Equine Journal, On the Fast TrackBy Christina Keim

The Chronicle of the Horse, Lawson Mayfield United a Community, By Mollie Bailey

Untacked, Urban LegendsBy Jennifer B. Calder

Jennifer M. Keeler, No Place Like Home?Published in The Chronicle of the Horse

Feature Single Article circulation over 20,000 / auv over 50,000

33 entries

Julie Kitzenberger, 125-Year TraditionPublished in Western Horseman

Horse & Rider, From Heartbreak to HealingBy Jennifer Forsberg Meyer and Kim Lindsey

Daily Racing Form, Requiem for a RacetrackBy Marty McGee

Western Horseman, The Bakken BeckonsBy Ryan T. Bell

Western Horseman, All the Queen's CowboysBy Ryan T. Bell

Personal Single Column circulation/auv under 10,000

10 entries

Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred, The HeroBy Sean Clancy

Thisishorseracing.com, My Sons Want to Go to a Funeralby Joe Clancy

Personal Single Column circulation 10,000 to 20,000 / auv 10,000 to 50,000

11 entries

Equine Journal, The Riddle of Right and LeftBy Ange Dickson Finn

California Riding Magazine, The Toughest Horse GirlBy Joell Dunlap

Quarter Horse News, Triple CrownBy Stacy Pigott

Personal Single Column circulation over 20,000 / auv over 50,000

25 entries

Horse Illustrated, Talking to the AnimalsBy Leslie Potter

Horse & Rider, Cloning of GreedBy Sue M. Copeland

Horse & Rider, Goals to Build OnBy Jennifer Paulson

HorseChannel.com, 50 Miles of Fun on HorsebackBy Jec A. Ballou

America's Horse, The Ride of My LifeBy Holly Clanahan

Editorial Event Coverage Single Article circulation/auv under 20,000

18 entries

Merri Melde, 2013 AHA Distance NationalsPublished in Modern Arabian Horse

Horse & Style Magazine, Springsteen Stands Out at American Gold Cup, by Erin Gilmore

Paint Horse Journal, GoldenBy Jessica Hein

The Chronicle of the Horse, A Veteran and a Rookie Rise Above the Rest at Gladstone, by Sara Lieser

Horse & Style Magazine, Le Passionné Saut HermèsBy Erin Gilmore

Editorial Event Coverage Single Article circulation/auv 20,000 and over

14 entries

The American Quarter Horse Journal, A Roaring SuccessBy The American Quarter Horse Journal Staff

Daily Racing Form, Derby Scene: California Chrome Jogs; Countdown Begins, by Nicole Russo

Jennifer Bryant, The Big Bang TheoryPublished in USDF Connection

Equine-related Editorial Series 13 entries

Paint Horse Journal, The Game PlanBy Jessica Hein, Megan Brincks, and Rachel Florman

Trail Blazer, Training Solutions for the Modern HorsemanBy Sean Patrick

Western Horseman, Clone Case and The Clone AgeBy Ryan T. Bell

Student Equine-Related Journalism8 entries

Hannah Forte, Faculty Spotlight: Ernie BaileyPublished in UK Ag Equine Program's Wildcat Canter

Freelance Writer Equine-related Journalism

16 entries

Kara L. Stewart, Love It or List ItPublished in Horse Illustrated

Katie Navarra, The Equine Sculptures of a Scrap PilePublished in InStride Edition

Lisa Munniksma, Think Outside the ArenaPublished in USDF Connection

Tania Evans, Artful DodgersPublished in Untacked

Julie Kitzenberger, 125-Year TraditionPublished in Western Horseman

MULTIMEDIA

Multimedia Equine-related Editorial Event Coverage

4 entries

The American Quarter Horse Journal, 2014 AQHA World Championship ShowBy The American Quarter Horse Journal StaffPublished on aqha.com

Equine-related Editorial Multimedia 4 entries

CEH Horse Report, When Disaster Strikes, What Will You Do? Barbara Meierhenry, Editor; Claudia Sonder, DVM, Contributor

Equine-related Publishing Media eNewsletter

5 entries

Equinews, The Weekly FeedErin Ryder Hsu, Digital Marketing ManagerCatherine Bishop, Writer; Mark Llewellyn, EditorSusan Hammonds, Newsletter Coordinator

The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care, Reader FavoritesErica Larson, News Editor; Michelle Anderson, Digital Managing EditorAlexandra Beckstett and Stephanie Church, Editorial TeamJennifer Whittle, Digital Producer; Kimberly Reeves, DesignerPublished on TheHorse.com

Equine-related Publishing Media Blog 7 entries

The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care, The Winning EdgeBy Alexandra Beckstett; Michelle N. Anderson, Digital Managing Editor

EQUUS, The Jurga Report: Horse Health HeadlinesBy Fran Jurga; Lindsay Porter, Content Manager

Online Equine-Related Long-Form Journalism

7 entries

Blood-Horse, Waiting, and Waiting, for Crowning GloryBy Frank Angst; Kim Reeves, DesignerClaire Novak, Online Features Editor; Anne Eberhardt, Visuals DirectorPublished on bloodhorse.com

Blood-Horse, Memories of a MasterBy John Scheinman; Kim Reeves, DesignerClaire Novak, Online Features EditorJim McCue, Photographer; Tim McCue, VideographerPublished on bloodhorse.com

Equine-Related Video or Dvd8 entries

HRTV, Willie Nelson: The Love of HorsesPhil Kubel, Executive Director; Molly McGill, Producer/Editor

Maravilla Productions, Equestrian Nation: The Amish HorsemanDan Weyand, Executive Producer

Equine-Related Publishing Media Website 11 entries

HRTV, HRTV.comPhil Kubel, Vice-President, Digital Media & Technology

Quarter Horse News, QuarterHorseNews.comStacy Pigott, Editor; Sonny Williams, Digital Editor

Blood-Horse, BloodHorse.comTom LaMarra, Online Content Editor; Ron Mitchell, Online Managing Editor; Claire Novak, Online Features EditorChris Wittmer, Adam Spradling, Jennifer Whittle, Web Producers

Equine-Related Publishing Media Digital Edition

5 entries

America's HorseBy America's Horse Staff

Q-Racing JournalBy Q-Racing Journal Staff

EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY &ILLUSTRATION

Editorial Action Photograph 13 entries

Blood-Horse, Four Off The FloorAnne M. Eberhardt, Photographer

Western Horseman, Perla TapatiaKathy McCraine, Photographer

Western Horseman, A Tribute to Tom (Zach Peters)Walter Workman, Photographer

Editorial Human-Animal Bond Photograph

13 entries

Western Horseman, Making a MatchRoss Hecox, Photographer

Chrome, Taylor EarnhardtJessica Hein, Photographer

Holistic Horse, Uplifting HumanityAdrian Zepeda, Photographer

Editorial Photograph 16 entries

Western Horseman, Waiting for 8Walter Workman, Photographer

Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred, Sky's the LimitJoAnn Hayden, Photographer

Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred, Attention to DetailsBarry Bornstein, Photographer

Amy K. Dragoo, She's Got the Green LightPublished in The Chronicle of the Horse

Western Horseman, A Tribute to Tom (Casey Jack Miller)Walter Workman, Photographer

Editorial Infographic 7 entries

CEH Horse Report, Equine Emergency Preparedness: Develop Your Individual Disaster PlanBarbara Meierhenry, Editor; Claudia Sonder, DVM, Contributor

The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care, Navicular DiseaseClaudia Summers, Designer; Stephanie Church, Alexandra Beckstett, Michelle N. Anderson, Erica Larson, Editorial TeamPublished on TheHorse.com

Illustration8 entries

Chrome, Call of the WildBrian Rawlings, Illustrator

InStride Edition, Frozen SemenJoselyn Leonhart, Illustrator

Freelance Editorial Photograph17 entries

Dusty Perin, Safe LongeingPublished in The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care

Julie Kitzenberger, Opening Shot - Obstacle CoursePublished in Western Horseman

Julie Kitzenberger, Larger Horses That Can Take the Traveling, Published in Western Horseman

Kasey Mueller, Michael Pollard and Mensa G at Richland Park, Published in EventingNation.com

Dusty Perin, The Horse Inspects the WorkPublished in American Farriers Journal

ADVERTISING

Publication Staff Single Advertisement 30 entries

The American Quarter Horse Journal, Western Civilization, David Brown, Designer

Speedhorse, Red Storm CatMark Holley, Art Director/Senior Designer

Chrome, APHA Member Model SearchJody Johnson, Designer

Speedhorse, Future Fortunes TrifectaMark Holley, Art Director/Senior Designer

The Chronicle of the Horse, Dressage IssueAdrienne Martinez, Designer

COVER PAGE & EDITORIAL DESIGN

Publication Cover Page circulation under 10,000

22 entries

Paint Horse Journal, Time HonoredArt Vasquez, Designer; Andi Harmon, Photographer

Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred, Hi Ho SilverBarrie Reightler, Designer; Stuart Haman, Photographer

Gaitpost Magazine, The Foals of 2014Linda Horn, Designer; Eleanor Klawer, Editor

Appaloosa Journal, National Youth WorldDana Russell, Editor; John Langston, Art Director

Miniature Horse World, Stallion IssueRebekah Petty, Designer

Publication Cover Page circulation 10,000 to 20,000

12 entries

Untacked, Cocktails for Every OccasionSylvia Gashi-Silver, Art Director

Untacked, Spring Fashion Preview Sylvia Gashi-Silver, Art Director

Modern Arabian Horse, AM Star of the SeaCat McKenna, Photographer; Liz Bilotta, Designer

Publication Cover Page circulation over 20,000

20 entries

The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care, Structure & Function IssueDr. Robin Peterson, Illustrator; Brian Turner, Designer; Alexandra Beckstett, Managing Editor; Stephanie Church, Editor-in-Chief

The American Quarter Horse Journal, The Cowboys of Barthle Brothers RanchLarri Jo Starkey, Photographer; Justin Foster, Designer

Trail Blazer, The Golden YearsSusan Gibson, Designer; Dorota Kabuta, Photographer

Chrome, Western Weddings with ChromeArt Vasquez, Designer; Jennifer Robison, Photographer

Western Horseman, Hangin' ToughRon Bonge, Art Director; Don Weller, Artist

Editorial Design circulation under 10,000

24 entries

Speedhorse, American Quarter Horse Hall of FameLeann Noguera, Production Manager

Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred, Blazing BayernBarrie Reightler, Designer

NRHA Reiner, Lord of the FliesJana Thomason, Manager of Editorial Production, Designer

The Florida Horse, 2014 Simulcasting ConferenceJohn D. Filer, Art Director; Brock Sheridan, Editor-in-Chief

Horse & Style Magazine, Adventures at Tölt Speed with Riding Iceland, Ryan Anne Polli, Art Director

Editorial Design circulation 10,000 to 20,000

11 entries

Modern Arabian Horse, Versatility on Display: 2014 Sport Horse NationalsLiz Bilotta, Designer; Susan Bavaria, Editor

Equine Journal, Comparison Report: A Look at the Difference Between GMO and Non-GMO FeedsDaniel Goodwin, Art Director

InStride Edition, A Ride to the Top?Corrine S. Borton, Designer

Editorial Design circulation over 20,000

30 entries

Western Horseman, The Bakken BeckonsRon Bonge, Art Director

EQUUS, The Healing Power of HoneyCelia Strain, Art Director

Trail Blazer, No Hoof No RideSusana Gibson, Designer

Chrome, 1 of a KindArt Vasquez, Designer

Western Horseman, The Clone AgeRon Bonge, Art Director

One Page or Two-Page Spread Editorial Design

7 entries

The Florida Horse, Flat Out Smokin'John D. Filer, Art Director; Brock Sheridan, Editor-in-Chief

The Florida Horse, Peaceful BattleJohn D. Filer, Art Director; Brock Sheridan, Editor-in-Chief

SPECIALTY CLASSES

Publishing Media Equine-Related Specialty or Custom Publication

6 ENTRIES

Paint Horse Journal, FlashJessica Hein, Editor; Art Vasquez, Creative Director; Paint Horse Journal Staff

The Florida Horse, 2014 Florida Horse Farm & Service DirectoryBrock Sheridan, Editor-in-Chief; John D. Filer, Art Director

Equine-Related Book 16 entries

Betty Weibel, The Cleveland Grand Prix: An American Show Jumping First, by Betty Weibel

Freedom Health/SUCCEED, The Guide to Equine Colic AwarenessPatrick Warczak, Jr, Creative Director; Jackie Baker, Digital Marketing Strategist, Writer

Practical Horseman, Classical Riding with George H. Morris By Editors Sandra Oliynyk and Allison Rogers

Ellen Harvey, Standardbred Old FriendsBy Ellen Harvey; Barbara D. Livingston, Photographer

Robin Hutton, Sgt. Reckless: America's War HorseBy Robin Hutton

BUSINESS DIVISION

Business Single Advertisement18 entries

W.F. Young, UltraShield EXMolly O'Brien, Marketing Communications ManagerPaul Hill/Martino Flynn, Creative Supervisor

SmartPak, ColiCare $7,500Sara Florin, Creative Director

Manna Pro, The Right Nutrition for Working MothersGeile/Leon, Designer

Freedom Health/SUCCEED,The Truth is in HerePatrick Warczak, Jr., Creative Director/CopywriterAndy Knight, Writer/Concept; Ellen Flint, Graphic Designer

Washington International Horse Show, Finally, Something Both Parties Can Agree OnSara Florin, Creative Director - Sarah Paull, Brand Manager

Business Advertisement Campaign 4 entries

Ariat International, Know Where You StandLiz Bradley, Ariat: Global VP of MarketingChuck McBride, Cutwater: Founder/Chief Creative Officer

Business Equine-Related eNewsletter 3 entries

SmartPak, SmartPak eNewsletterCarey Kegel, Email Marketing ManagerLaura Pola, Web Marketing Project Manager

Business Equine-Related Blog 5 entries

SmartPak, SmartPak BlogSarah Paull, Director of Brand; Bjorn Mann, Manager, New Media

Manna Pro, Stable ThinkingGeile/Leon, Designer

Business Equine-Related Website 3 entries

Kerrits Equestrian Apparel, kerrits.comModified Instance, Designer; Kerri Kent, President

Business Equine-Related Specialty or Custom Publication

13 entries

W.F. Young, Absorbine 2014 Dealer CatalogMolly H. O'Brien, Marketing Communications ManagerPaul Hill/Martino Flynn, Creative Supervisor

Kerrits Equestrian Apparel, Spring/Summer 2014 CatalogJena Gustafsen, Graphic Designer; Kerri Kent, President

SmartPak, SmartPak Supplement and Horse Care GuideSara Florin, Creative Director

SPECIAL AWARDS

Valiant Human-Animal Bond Award 21 entries

Jeanne Albanese, Why the Outside of a Horse is Good for the Inside of a GirlPublished in New York Horse

Alltech A+ Equine Journalism Award11 entries

Lauren Giannini, Learning to Fly –Polo Gives Alex Ebel His WingsPublished in Sidelines Magazine

GENERAL EXCELLENCE

General Excellence Association Publication circulation under 15,000

7 entries

NRHA ReinerCarol Trimmer, Editor; Bucky Harris, Art DirectorPublished by National Reining Horse Association

Paint Horse JournalJessica Hein, Editor; Art Vasquez, Art DirectorPublished by American Paint Horse Association

General Excellence Association Publication circulation 15,000 and over

5 entries

America's HorseHolly Clanahan, Editor; Tim Archer, Art DirectorPublished by American Quarter Horse Association

The American Quarter Horse JournalBecky Newell, Editor; Tim Archer, Art DirectorPublished by American Quarter Horse Association

General Excellence State or Regional Publication

4 entries

Equine JournalKelly Ballou, Editor; Elisabeth Gilbride, PublisherDaniel Goodwin, Art Director

General Excellence Self-Supported Publication circulation under 15,000

11 entries

Untacked Kat Netzler, Editor; Katherine Bellissimo, Publisher

EquiManagementKimberly S. Brown, Publisher/Editor; Leslie Warren, Art Director

Driving Digest Ann Pringle, Editor; Linda Yutzy-2infinity Design, Art DirectorPublished by Pringle Publications

General Excellence Self-Supported Publication circulation 15,000 and over

10 entries

Western HorsemanRoss Hecox, Editor; Patty Tiberg, Publisher; Ron Bonge, Art Director

EQUUS Laurie Prinz, Editor; Celia Strain, Art Director; Published by Active Interest Media

OVERALL PUBLICATION

Driving Digest Ann Pringle, Editor; Linda Yutzy-2infinity Design, Art DirectorPublished by Pringle Publications

Thanks to the Judges! • Kathy Barczak• Katherine Benenati• Greg Benenati• Jeanne Bernick• David Dawson• Deb Dunsford, PhD• Marie Garafano• Vanessa Gregory• Nat Heard• Alyson Hoge• David Hoge• Jane Houin• Sharla Ishmael• Holli Leggette• Karen Martin

• Phillip Martin• Christi Miller• Sharon Reuter• David Richardson• Sherry Ross• Jen Russell• David Simon• Linda Smith• Katie Stern• Joni Tantillo• Joe Tenerelli• Betty Walke• Dave Wohlfarth

2015 Awards Dream TeamAwards Coordinator / Awards Program Design

Christine W. Brune

Awards PresentationChristy M. West

Awards PhotographerDiana De Rosa

Awards Program Digital EditionPublishers Press

Awards Processing Assistant Judy Lincoln

Seminar Logo DesignBarrie Reightler

See you in ORLANDO June 16-18, 2016!