Practical Horseman
CategoriesEquine magazine
FrequencyMonthly
Founded1973
CompanyEquine Network
CountryUnited States
Based inGaithersburg, Maryland
LanguageEnglish
Websitepracticalhorsemanmag.com
OCLC47822012

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

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

References

  1. ^ "I am letting Practical Horseman Magazine go..." The Chronicle of the Horse. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
  2. ^ "Feeding Fat". Vitalex. 1991. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
  3. ^ a b "PRIMEDIA To Acquire Cowles Magazines, Newsletters and Trade Shows". PR Newswire. New York City. 9 January 1998. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
  4. ^ a b "Source Interlink Announces Debut of Digital Equine Titles". BusinessWire. 14 October 2008. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
  5. ^ Jason Fell (24 February 2010). "Active Interest Media Buys Nine Equine Magazines, Seven Web Sites". Folio. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
  6. ^ https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/2021/01/11/294182/growth-catalyst-partners-acquires-equine-network
  7. ^ a b Steven D. Price (17 December 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 31 October 2016.
  8. ^ "Practical Horseman". Active Interest Media. Retrieved 10 December 2015.

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