American Horse Publications (AHP) has been on the hunt to find students with a passion for both horses and publishing since 1993. The success of the search is a long list of talented young people who have become assets to the equine publishing media industry.

This year, the three young women rose to the top of the judge’s list to become the 2018 AHP Student Award finalists. They have earned an opportunity to meet leading equine industry professionals and discuss career possibilities during the AHP Equine Media Conference. Each Travel Award Winner will receive a $750 travel award to attend The Hunt for Excellence, taking place June 14-16 in Hunt Valley, Maryland, for three days of educational sessions and related activities.

The student travel award winners for 2018 are:

Emily Holowczak

Holowczak is a senior majoring in English at Mount Holyoke College, in South Hadley, Massachusetts, toward her career goal as a writer/editor. After four years of study and riding on the varsity Hunt Seat team, Holowczak said she ealizes that her choice to become an equine journalist has come to fruition as editorial assistant at Equestrian Living magazine