Practical Horseman
| Categories | Equine magazine |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Founded | 1973 |
| Company | Equine Network |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | Gaithersburg, Maryland |
| Language | English |
| Website | practicalhorsemanmag |
| OCLC | 47822012 |
Practical Horseman is an American equestrian magazine that focuses on English-style riding, most notably hunter/jumpers as well as dressage and eventing.
History and profile
[edit]The magazine was founded in 1973 with the name The Pennsylvania Horse.[1] It was formerly published by Cowles Magazines[2] and part of Cowles Enthusiast Titles.[3] In 1998 Primedia bought the company and also, the magazine.[3] The magazine was published by the Equine Network, a subsidiary of Source Interlink,[4] until 2010 when it was acquired by Active Interest Media.[5] In 2021, Active Interest Media sold its Equine Network properties to Growth Catalyst Partners.[6] Practical Horseman was formerly headquartered in Unionville, Pennsylvania.[7] Its headquarters is in Gaithersburg, Maryland.[8]
Known as the "English rider's #1 resource," the magazine has monthly[7] articles on training, riding, turnout of the horse, equine medical issues, profiles of riders, and reviews and results of national and international competitions. The website of the magazine was launched in 2008.[4]
Staff
[edit]- Editor: Sandra Oliynyk
- Assistant Editor: Emily Daily
- Assistant Editor: Jocelyn Pierce
- Art Director: Philip S. Cooper
References
[edit]- ^ "I am letting Practical Horseman Magazine go..." The Chronicle of the Horse. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
- ^ "Feeding Fat". Vitalex. 1991. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
- ^ a b "PRIMEDIA To Acquire Cowles Magazines, Newsletters and Trade Shows". PR Newswire. New York City. January 9, 1998. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
- ^ a b "Source Interlink Announces Debut of Digital Equine Titles". BusinessWire. October 14, 2008. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
- ^ Jason Fell (February 24, 2010). "Active Interest Media Buys Nine Equine Magazines, Seven Web Sites". Folio. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
- ^ "Growth Catalyst Partners acquires Equine Network - Private Equity Wire". January 11, 2021.
- ^ a b Steven D. Price (December 17, 1998). The Whole Horse Catalog: The Complete Guide to Buying, Stabling and Stable Management, Equine Health, Tack, Rider Apparel, Equestrian Activities and Organizations. Simon and Schuster. p. 322. ISBN 978-0-684-83995-0. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
- ^ "Practical Horseman". Active Interest Media. Retrieved December 10, 2015.