Horse Connection

Horse Connection Magazine is distributed nationally in targeted areas with heavy sporthorse participation at top rated shows.

Horse Connection is available at national horse show circuits, feed & tack stores, equestrian facilities, trade shows, and horse-related boutiques & events around the nation.

Arapahoe Hunter Trials & Pace
Arizona Horse Show Circuit
Blenheim EquiSports Shows – CA
Breed Inspections - National
Colorado Horse Park – Summer Circuits
Del Mar, HJ Series
Dressage at Devon
Dressage in the Rockies – Colorado Horse Park
Estes Park Grand Prix
Evergreen Classic
Grand Prix de Santa Fe
Hampton Classic
H.I.T.S. Summer Circuit:
New York, Virginia
H.I.T.S. Winter Circuit:
Arizona, California & Florida
Langer Equestrian Shows -
Los Angeles, Northern California
Maclay Regionals
National Western Horse Show
Northwest HJ/Dressage Series
Show of Champions Grand Prix
Stuart Horse Trials
Texas Horse Show Circuit
U.S. Pony Club Championships
Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington, FL

NEWS FLASH
Over 75 Locations in California
Over 65 Locations in Washinton & Orgeon

2008 Editorial Calendar

January
The HITS Show Circuit Issue
The Competitors, The Competitions
PREVIEW of the Stallion edition

February
2008 STALLION GALLERY, Collectors Edition
Publishers Coverage of the “Stallion Keuring” in Germany, Winter Equestrian Festival
All the news from Florida, Tuscon, Ocala and HITs in Thermal

March
Breeders & Breeding Issue; Stallions, Mares & Foals
National Winter Circuit
Hunter/Jumper Wrap-Up

April
The International Equestrian Issue
Special edition on “Holistic Products”, Animal healthcare and nutrition for the competition horse.

May
1st Annual Women’s Edition; 40+ Female equestrians & lifestyle
Rolex World Cup Coverage & More

June
Cutting Edge….Whats New? Whats Hot? Whats Not? for the equestrian competitor.
Preview of the Summer Circuits.

July
Celebrities and their horses. H/J, Polo and Dressage coverage

August
The “Green Issue” covering the equestrians, training facililties, showparks, corporate &
ranches “greening” of the equine industry. Special “Green Awards” will be granted
Beijing 2008 Equestrian Olympic Preview.

September
4th Annual “Fashion Showcase”….the latest and greatest in equestrian fashion & style

October
Young Riders & Young Writers.
Beijing 2008 Equestrian Olympic Full Coverage.

November
Equestrian Travel, “The Hunt, The Horses, The Hounds”
Preview “Gifts Galore” for the equestrian.
“Fantasy Gifts For Christmas” and new product picks.

December
3rd Annual “Gratitude” & Recognition Issue
Equestrian Gifts & Retail.

Mechanicals

Publication Size
Trim size: 8.25 X 10.75
Live Area: 7.75 X 10.25
Print Process: Web(SWOP)
Binding: Saddle Stitched

Ad Sizes
Spread 16.50 x 10.75
Spread, bleed 17.00 x 11.25
Full page 8.25 x 10.75
Full page, bleed 8.75 x 11.25
2/3 page 4.80 x 9.75
1/2 page horizontal 7.25 x 4.75
1/2 page vertical 4.70 x 7.00
1/3 page horizontal 4.70 x 4.75
1/3 page vertical 2.30 x 9.75
1/4 page 3.45 x 4.75
1/6 page horizontal 4.70 x 2.30
1/6 page vertical 2.30 x 4.70
Business listing 3.55 x 2.30
Photo classified 2.312 x 2.328

Ad Design
Design and Production Services are billed at $95.00 per hour. $25 minimum for changes to the ad.

Design and Production Services for any other publication besides HC is $105.00 per hour. $25 per photo scan.

Typesetting, layout/design, color separations, scanning, reduction, or enlarging of ad material, composing film, and changes to original material supplied will all incur production charges.

Digital Data

All camera ready artwork must be in Press Ready PDF, or 300 dpi JPG or TIF.

Please be sure to submit all photos at 300dpi.

Horse Connection is responsible only for accurate output of the electronic file submitted when they meet our specified requirements and cannot be held responsible for digitally submitted ads that do not meet the technical specification. HC is not responsible for color correcting bad scans, copy fitting, typos, etc.

Shipping
All materials should be shipped directly to:
Horse Connection
1263 Park St., Suite A • Castle Rock, CO 80109

Advertising Rates

Please call 303.663.1300 for the 2007/2008 advertising rates.

E-mail classified ads with photo to classifieds@horseconnection.com. Please make sure to submit photos as jpegs, or tiffs.

Mail your classified ad with photo and description/text to Horse Connection at 1263 Park Street, Suite A, Castle Rock, CO 80109.

Note: Ads must be paid in advance by check with submission or by credit card. Photographs can not be returned unless accompanied by a self addressed, stamped envelope. Ads run for one insertion unless requested and must be paid for in advance.

Only one horse per ad.
Please make sure all your personal contact information is with your ad.

Deadline for all ad submissions: 15th of the month. Please call us for availability 303.663.1300.