from the American Horse Publications

South Daytona, FL — January 11, 2008 is the deadline date for nominations for the seventh annual Equine Industry Vision Award, which will be presented on June 20, 2008 during the American Horse Publications (AHP) Annual Seminar in Saratoga Springs, New York. Pfizer Animal Health sponsors the award in partnership with AHP and developed it to recognize outstanding leadership, creativity and meritorious contributions in the equine industry.

Anyone is eligible to be nominated, or to nominate a candidate for the Equine Industry Vision Award and nominees may include individuals and/or organizations. Candidates may be considered for a single outstanding visionary achievement or for sustained outstanding contributions that have made a profound impact on the equine industry.

In recognition of these achievements, the award recipient is given the Equine Industry Vision Award Perpetual Trophy, created in the finest full lead crystal by master artisan Peter Wayne Yenawine and commissioned by Pfizer Animal Health. In addition to the perpetual trophy, the winner receives a smaller version of the award as a memento of this unique recognition.

At a breakfast sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health during the AHP Annual Seminar in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in June 2007, the sixth annual Equine Industry Vision Award was presented to David O’Connor. Best known for his Olympic accomplishments and his work as president of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), O’Connor is a true leader who is recognized and well respected throughout the equine world.

“David O’Connor exemplifies the innovative spirit and industry leadership that the Equine Vision Award serves to recognize,” said Kristin Ruff, Equine Products Manager for Pfizer Animal Health. “His endless dedication and insight have helped shape the equine world, particularly the sport of Eventing.”

In 2006, Stanley F. Bergstein earned this honor for his positive contributions to the Standardbred racing industry and lifetime of accomplishments. Known primarily as the Executive Vice President of Harness Tracks of America (HTA), a position he has held for over four decades, Bergstein is a true leader and visionary who is recognized and respected throughout the equine world.

In 2005, the award was presented posthumously to John Ryan Gaines, who passed away on February 11, 2005. Gaines was noted for his countless contributions to the horse world that continue to reach across disciplines.

In 2004, the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) was selected to receive this prestigious honor because of the organization’s vast, positive impact on the equine experience world wide.

In 2003, Don Burt was honored as the second annual Equine Industry Vision Award winner. Burt has spent over 50 years living and working as a member of the horse industry and his efforts have been felt across disciplines.

In its inaugural year, the 2002 Equine Industry Vision Award was bestowed on Alexander Mackay-Smith (1903-1998) for his broad contributions to the whole of the equine industry. Mr. Mackay-Smith’s influence continues today not only in his books, but also in the organizations that he helped found and that are still flourishing.

The other finalists in 2007 included Stacy V. Bearse, G. Marvin Beeman, DVM, Charlotte Brailey Kneeland, Louisiana State University Equine Health Studies Program, Matthew Mackay-Smith and Linda Tellington-Jones. These finalists will automatically be entered in the 2008 competition.

To request a nomination ballot for the 2008 Equine Industry Vision Award, contact Christine W. Brune, Executive Director, American Horse Publications at (386) 760-7743 or e-mail ahorsepubs@aol.com.

Nomination information is also available at the AHP Web site at www.americanhorsepubs.org. All materials will be due on January 11, 2008.