Horse Community Journals (publisher of Canadian Horse Journal) welcomes articles from freelance writers for the print magazine, and for the website and blogs. The magazine and website are for all breeds, interests, and disciplines, and cover a wide variety of topics. Word length: 1500-1800 words for a feature or 300-600 words for a short piece or blog. Payment is negotiated with the writer.
View Submission GuidelinesEQUUS magazine
EQUUS magazine is a horse health publication for laymen, featuring articles on health care, behavior, training techniques, veterinary breakthroughs and exercise physiology. The editors will consider publishing any worthwhile submission on horse-related topics. Word length: 1600-3000 words. Payment: depends on quality, length and complexity of the story.
View Submission GuidelinesHoof Beats magazine
Hoof Beats is about 70percent freelance written, and we are always looking for new and exciting story ideas pertaining exclusively to Standardbreds and harness racing. Photographs are also encouraged. Payment is made upon publication and ranges from $100 (departments) to $500 (features). Photo fees are negotiated. We purchase first North American Rights and non-exclusive electronic rights.
View Submission GuidelinesHorse & Rider Magazine
Horse & Rider educates, informs, and entertains both competitive and recreational Western riders with tightly focused training articles; practical stable-management techniques; hands-on health-care tips; safe trail-riding practices; well-researched consumer advice; and a behind-the-scenes, you-are-there approach to major equine events. Payment: $25 to $400 depending on article length, department, and research.
View Submission GuidelinesHorse Illustrated magazine
Horse Illustrated is for hands-on horse owners and riders of English and western disciplines. The magazine promotes responsible horse ownership, from providing tips to owners on better horse care and training, to alerting horse lovers about pertinent issues in the equine community. Word length: up to 2K words. Payment: up to $475/article.
View Submission GuidelinesHorse-Canada magazine
Horse-Canada magazine is a general interest magazine that appeals to owners, riders and drivers of all breeds and disciplines. Word length: 750-1,500 words, unless otherwise specified by the editor. Rates for freelance material are to be discussed and settled prior to publications.
View Submission GuidelinesPractical Horseman magazine
Practical Horseman magazine is for the serious amateur English rider. The editors published detailed interviews with experts in the sport, one-page columns, how-to pieces, and short columns (under 500 words). Payment: TBD.
View Submission GuidelinesThe Chronicle of the Horse
The Chronicle of the Horse focuses primarily on dressage, hunters and jumpers, eventing, foxhunting and steeplechase racing. The magazine also features articles on horse care and profiles of prominent horse people. Word length: 1500 words for news stories; 1500-2500 words for feature articles. Payment: $165-$220 for news stories; $150-$250 for feature articles; and $30-$50 per photo.
View Submission GuidelinesThe Equine Journal
Every month, the Equine Journal presents feature articles and columns spanning the length and breadth of horse-related activities and interests from all corners of the country. The Equine Journal welcomes freelance submissions and queries from freelance writers. Feature articles are generally between 1,200 to 1,800 words. Equine Journal buys first North American Serial Rights for feature articles, along with general web rights, and pays upon publishing.
View Submission GuidelinesThe Horse magazine
The Horse is a monthly magazine devoted to equine health care. The publication focuses on educational topics and news and is geared towards the professional, hands-on horse owner. The Horse prefers “how-to topics,” technical topics, and topical interviews. Articles range from short news items at 250 words to 1800 word cover stories; payments vary depending on length of article. The Horse pays on acceptance.
View Submission GuidelinesThe Paint Horse Journal
The Paint Horse Journal is the monthly publication of the American Paint Horse Association. The Journal is continually in need of good story ideas about Paint Horses and peoplethe owners, breeders and trainers. Well-written and photographed articles on outdoor activities such as trail rides are also welcomed.Short articles are often used, and may include how-to, where-to-go, or special interest topics. Feature articles run between 1,000 and 2,000 words. Payment: $100-$500 upon acceptance.
View Submission GuidelinesUSDF Connection magazine
USDF Connection publishes freelance-written features, health articles, personality profiles, how-to training articles, and first-person accounts of life in the dressage world. All articles must focus on USDF programs or members or on dressage. The editors are interested in expanding the coverage of adult amateur riders and including the “amateur angle” in the stories we publish. Payment is made upon acceptance and ranges from $40 to $400, depending on the scope, complexity, and quality of the piece.
View Submission GuidelinesWestern Horseman magazine
Western Horseman welcomes feature articles on just about anything regarding the stock horse industry. Word length: 1K to 5K words. Payment is made upon publication. The amount of payment depends on the quality of the story.
View Submission GuidelinesYoung Rider Magazine
Young Rider is an equestrian magazine for young riders which teaches them how to ride and look after their horses properly. It offers riding instruction, horse care information and horse interest features. Word length: 800-1,000 words for horse-themed articles and realistic stories. The editors also buy funny stories, with a bit of conflict, which appeal to the 13-year-old age group. They should be written in the third person, and about kids. Payment: up to $200/article.
View Submission GuidelinesYoung Rider Magazine
Young Rider is an equestrian magazine for young riders which teaches them how to ride and look after their horses properly. It offers riding instruction, horse care information and horse interest features. Word length: 800-1,000 words for horse-themed articles and realistic stories. The editors also buy funny stories, with a bit of conflict, which appeal to the 13-year-old age group. They should be written in the third person, and about kids. Payment: up to $200/article.
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