2017 Miniature Horse World April E-Magazine | Page 3

Miniature Horse World Upcoming Issues/Deadlines SUMMER Apr-May-Jun Ad Deadline: May 2 Showing Spotlight- World Show Preview International Member Profile Youth Contest Reminder Showing / Performance Articles AMHA Director Nomination Form World Show Schedule (Mailing by July 1) FALL Jul-Aug-Sept Ad Deadline: August 2 World Show Issue Gift Guide Western Championship Results Eastern Championship Results Central Championship Results Past World Grand Champions Annual Meeting Promotion Call for “A” Award Nominations (Mailing by September 1) WINTER Oct-Nov-Dec Ad Deadline: November 2 Wrap-Up Issue Gift Guide European Championship Results World Show Youth, Special, and Results Photos Ultimate Gelding Results Annual Meeting Announcement (Mailing by December 1) *Editorial content subject to change without notice SPRING Jan-Feb-March Ad Deadline: February 2 Breeding/Foaling Issue AMHA Honor Roll Top Ten AMHA Special Awards & Titles Stallion Directory Annual Meeting Overview “A” Award Winners New Directors Announced New Committee List Best Of Show Photo Contest Winners Breeding/Foaling Articles Mini Hours Awardees Post- World Show Futurity Results Post-World Overall & Top Ten Futurity Sires Stallions Nominated for Futurity (Mailing by March1) Online- Only E-Magazines April – deadline March 10 July – deadline June 10 October- deadline September 10 Print Ad Rates- Full page color - $435 Half page color- $250 Front and Inside Covers: please inquire E-Magazine Rates- Full page color-$108.75 Half page color-$62.50 hours and sacrifices to see my own foal romping across the pasture. I’ll keep you posted on that. editor’s notes by Melissa Powell S pring has sprung. I must share with you a bit about my soon- to-be life changing experience. Maybe it’s the empty nest syndrome kicking in, or possibly the photos of new foals scampering across my computer screen that has renewed my desire to delve back into horse breeding. I’m trying my best to be logical. Counsel from a successful breeder rings in my ears, “Breed only your best to your best and leave the rest open.” Add to that the sobering advice from experts who say a homebred foal will cost in the neighborhood of 10,000 to $15,000 from conception until their two-year-old year. As if that didn’t discourage me, perhaps the huge responsibility breeders are facing today gave me, even more, food for thought. Some say, “It’s no longer acceptable to breed for profit or to even breed to produce a sellable horse. Our mindset for the horse we produce should be a lifetime financial commitment.” The reality of someone coming along and offering a $10,000 price tag might convince me otherwise, but with so many horses “out there” already, my plan for this horse will be a home for life. In eleven months and two weeks, I’m hoping I feel it was worth the time, money, anxious About the cover: There were many choice bits of information that we were anxious to reveal in this online issue. But featuring the accomplishments of the Mini Hours Awardees was a must share. This diverse group of enthusiasts shines a spotlight on the versatility of the Miniature horse unlike any other. From dressage driving, to therapy, to open showing and everything in between, most of these little guys do it all! I encourage anyone who spends time with an AMHA horse to become involved in this newly re- vamped program. Win great prizes and spend time with your horse? It sounds like a win, win to me! Find out more about this program at www.amha.org As a middle aged association, it seems we are sadly losing some of our elder statesmen (and women) who helped shape the Miniature breed. Two such people are featured in this issue and we would like to know of others as well that have influenced the lives of our members and horses. Please contact me at [email protected] if there is a person of interest you feel we should pay tribute to in the pages of MHW. Enjoy this glorious springtime! At DHTC, we believe the horse comes first. These horses are our working partners. While ribbons and trophies are wonderful, they cannot replace the enjoyment of the animal itself. They are our first priority at all times. We specialize in matching client to equine for the perfect partnership. Our clientele is compromised of both amateur and youth, with hundreds of World Champion and Nationals Champion wins to their credit. Visit us in picturesque Delaware and we will treat you to a tour of our state of the art training and boarding facility! Danielle Hill Training Facility – Dover, DE 302-363-1484 www.daniellehillhtrainingcenter.com Cover horse is LM Idols Watch Me Like A Hawk. Photo courtesy of Kelly Campbell, Arare Photograpy. Owned by Debra or Sydney Sample