Last week I became the President of the American Horse Publications. It’s a great group, and probably any equine-related magazine, newsletter, Web site, or publisher you might use is probably a member of AHP.

The equine industry is facing some hard times right now; the publishing industry is also in trouble as a whole. I’m sure you’ve seen all the reports on unwanted horses, equine overpopulation, welfare problems, abandonded hosres, and the attempts to solve these problems. And I’m also sure you’ve seen the number of newspapers and magazines that have ceased to exist in the past year, including some equine publications.

I would ask you, as the reader and user of the content and products from AHP members, to stay the course with your products of choice. The magazines in particular might seem a bit thinner, but the tide seems to be turning and prospects are looking up. But it will be a slow process.

Keep in touch with the editorial team at your favorite magazines and Web sites. I know at The Horse and TheHorse.com we get many of our best article ideas from our readers! Feel free to email me or comment below with topics you’d like to see us cover, and remember to let me know how you want them covered (article, downloadable reports, video, blogs, forums, photo galleries, etc.)