Practical Horseman Magazine Launches Practically Speaking Blog

Gaithersburg, MD, June 18, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Practical Horseman magazine announces the launch of its new blog, Practically Speaking.

The magazine’s editor Sandra Oliynyk, managing editor Stacey Nedrow-Wigmore and assistant editor Traci Bryant Donatelli are main contributors, while other staff members, including interns, will also occasionally contribute to the blog.

“The blog allows us to connect with our readers on a more personal level. It gives them a glimpse into what it’s like to work for Practical Horseman, as well as into our horse lives—that we often struggle with the same issues they do,” says Oliynyk.

Readers will be able to relate to topics, such as balancing riding, work and home life; dealing with seasonal horse health concerns; and trailer-loading problems and triumphs. They can also join the editors on virtual visits to some of the top hunter/jumper, eventing and dressage events and facilities through photo albums, course walks and more.

To read the blog or subscribe to the RSS feed, visit blogs.equisearch.com/practicallyspeaking.

About Practical Horseman Magazine (www.PracticalHorsemanMag.com)
True to its name, Practical Horseman provides hands-on, instructive articles on riding and training, horse care and competition for riders of all English disciplines. Clearly written, skillfully photographed step-by-step articles bring the expertise of top riders and trainers to the magazine's goal-oriented readers. Profiles and features create a sense of community, from top professionals to dedicated amateurs.

About The Equine Network (www.aimmedia.com/en.html)
The Equine Network provides, creates and distributes relevant content and services to passionate horse enthusiasts while connecting them to each other and the marketplace. The Equine Network is the publisher of award-winning magazines: Horse&Rider, EQUUS, Dressage Today, The Trail Rider, Spin to Win Rodeo, American Cowboy, Practical Horseman and Horse Journal. The Equine Network also publishes a proprietary line of books and DVDs for sale through its store, HorseBooksEtc.com. The Equine Network provides trailer insurance services through its recent acquisition of USRider and is home to several websites including: EquiSearch.com, Equine.com, MyHorseDaily.com, DiscoverHorses.com, AmericanCowboy.com, and Horse-Journal.com.

About Active Interest Media (www.aimmedia.com)
Active Interest Media, Inc. is a leading publisher of enthusiast magazines, consumer shows, books and Internet sites. AIM was formed by Wind Point Partners, a private equity investment firm with offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Southfield, Michigan, in partnership with CEO Efrem "Skip" Zimbalist III, in October 2003.

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