AHP Champion AwardAHP Champion Award20072007

In 2007, AHP presents the AHP Champion Award to In 2007, AHP presents the AHP Champion Award to

individuals for their distinguished service to the association individuals for their distinguished service to the association

and its growth. Collectively, the winners become the AHP and its growth. Collectively, the winners become the AHP

Circle of Champions.Circle of Champions. The recipients of this award are The recipients of this award are

individuals who were instrumental in the development and individuals who were instrumental in the development and

growth of American Horse Publications.growth of American Horse Publications.

Each recipient receives a commemorative pin, individual Each recipient receives a commemorative pin, individual plaque, and their names honored online at the AHP web plaque, and their names honored online at the AHP web site.site.

The Executive Committee presented its recommendations The Executive Committee presented its recommendations

for nominees at its February Board Meeting, where the for nominees at its February Board Meeting, where the

Board approved awarding the inaugural AHP Champion Board approved awarding the inaugural AHP Champion

Award to the six individuals who were present at the Award to the six individuals who were present at the

organizational meeting of American Horse Publications organizational meeting of American Horse Publications

held on September 23, 1969.held on September 23, 1969.

The man elected as AHP chairman at that meeting would The man elected as AHP chairman at that meeting would

later serve as the first president of American Horse later serve as the first president of American Horse

Publications and it is Arnold Kirkpatrick that we honor first Publications and it is Arnold Kirkpatrick that we honor first

tonight. We owe a debt to Arnold and the people who tonight. We owe a debt to Arnold and the people who

started AHP. It was their foresight and generosity that has started AHP. It was their foresight and generosity that has

brought us to where we are today.brought us to where we are today.

Arnold KirkpatrickArnold KirkpatrickThoroughbred RecordThoroughbred Record

1970 - 1971 AHP President1970 - 1971 AHP President

It was the late 1960s and times were It was the late 1960s and times were changing. Technology was on a roll. The changing. Technology was on a roll. The world was becoming Technicolor. And, world was becoming Technicolor. And, Arnold Kirkpatrick was publisher, editor Arnold Kirkpatrick was publisher, editor and part owner of the and part owner of the Thoroughbred Thoroughbred RecordRecord. He and his horse publishing . He and his horse publishing colleagues were beginning to realize that colleagues were beginning to realize that together they could accomplish more than together they could accomplish more than if they were against each other. And the if they were against each other. And the seed of an idea was planted that would seed of an idea was planted that would become American Horse Publications in become American Horse Publications in 1970.1970.

Modeled after the American Horse Council, the impetus Modeled after the American Horse Council, the impetus for starting AHP was two-fold. First, the quality of horse for starting AHP was two-fold. First, the quality of horse publications wasn’t where it needed to be, so the AHP publications wasn’t where it needed to be, so the AHP could get seminars going to improve graphics. Second, could get seminars going to improve graphics. Second, the publications didn’t have individual circulation numbers the publications didn’t have individual circulation numbers that would attract national advertisers, but if they that would attract national advertisers, but if they combined circulations they might be able to offer deals combined circulations they might be able to offer deals for national advertisers.for national advertisers.

““Never did we dream that AHP would become what it has Never did we dream that AHP would become what it has today,” said Arnold, first president of AHP. “Those that today,” said Arnold, first president of AHP. “Those that came after us have really driven it to become a high came after us have really driven it to become a high quality, professional organization. I can’t tell you how quality, professional organization. I can’t tell you how proud I am of AHP. It is an organization of substance proud I am of AHP. It is an organization of substance and worth, yet still retains the fun we had starting it, and and worth, yet still retains the fun we had starting it, and we had a good time.”we had a good time.”

Arnold now owns his own real estate company in Arnold now owns his own real estate company in Lexington, Kentucky. He continues to consult, appraise, do Lexington, Kentucky. He continues to consult, appraise, do bloodstock work, and, in general, anything equine related.bloodstock work, and, in general, anything equine related.

“Many of the people I met through AHP

remain good friends today.”

Lucille ShulerLucille ShulerArabian Horse WorldArabian Horse World

The late Lucille Shuler was the founding editor of The late Lucille Shuler was the founding editor of Arabian Horse WorldArabian Horse World Magazine. She and her Magazine. She and her husband, Jay, purchased husband, Jay, purchased Pacific Arabian LifePacific Arabian Life in in 1960 and changed the name to 1960 and changed the name to Arabian Horse Arabian Horse WorldWorld. The Schulers moved from New York to . The Schulers moved from New York to California in the late 1960s.California in the late 1960s.

Mary-Jane Parkinson, a longtime writer for the Mary-Jane Parkinson, a longtime writer for the magazine, recalls Lucille as an energetic and magazine, recalls Lucille as an energetic and humorous individual who built the magazine into humorous individual who built the magazine into a very successful business.a very successful business.

Lucille and Jay sold the magazine to their daughter, Jan, Lucille and Jay sold the magazine to their daughter, Jan, and Nat Gorham in the early 80s who later sold it to and Nat Gorham in the early 80s who later sold it to PRIMEDIA. PRIMEDIA.

For 47 years, For 47 years, Arabian Horse WorldArabian Horse World has chronicled the has chronicled the Arabian breed, its major bloodlines, shows, breeders and Arabian breed, its major bloodlines, shows, breeders and newsmaking events. The magazine is targeted to all newsmaking events. The magazine is targeted to all Arabian horse breeders, professionals, and amateur Arabian horse breeders, professionals, and amateur showmen, and individual owners for whom Arabian horses showmen, and individual owners for whom Arabian horses are both a pleasure and a passion. are both a pleasure and a passion.

Only a few publications that exist today have served the Only a few publications that exist today have served the equine industry continually since the inception of AHP. equine industry continually since the inception of AHP. Lucille would be proud to know the publication she gave Lucille would be proud to know the publication she gave birth to is one of them.birth to is one of them.

Melvin M. PeaveyMelvin M. PeaveyHorse WorldHorse World

Melvin Peavey was the publisher of Melvin Peavey was the publisher of Horse WorldHorse World when it when it was located in Lexington, Kentucky. The publication was was located in Lexington, Kentucky. The publication was established in 1932 and focused on the American established in 1932 and focused on the American Saddlebred breed.Saddlebred breed.

Melvin was an inaugural officer of AHP, serving as the Melvin was an inaugural officer of AHP, serving as the association’s first Secretary/Treasurer until his association’s first Secretary/Treasurer until his

resignationresignation..

Don ValliereDon ValliereTurf & Sport DigestTurf & Sport Digest

Don Valliere served as publicity director for the Ontario Don Valliere served as publicity director for the Ontario Jockey Club and as the Executive Secretary of the Jockey Club and as the Executive Secretary of the Jockey Club of Canada. He is known for his Jockey Club of Canada. He is known for his handicapping skills and organizing the Horseplayers handicapping skills and organizing the Horseplayers Club, which he founded. He conducted seminars to Club, which he founded. He conducted seminars to teach thousands of racing fans how to win at the races. teach thousands of racing fans how to win at the races. In 1980, he demonstrated his skills by winning the In 1980, he demonstrated his skills by winning the Ontario Handicapping Challenge against the best in Ontario Handicapping Challenge against the best in Canada. Canada.

He founded the magazine He founded the magazine Canadian HorseCanadian Horse (now (now Canadian ThoroughbredCanadian Thoroughbred) and was editor of ) and was editor of Turf and Turf and Sport Digest, Gambling QuarterlySport Digest, Gambling Quarterly, and , and Systems and Systems and MethodsMethods. He was the author of . He was the author of Betting Winners: A Guide Betting Winners: A Guide for the Harness Fanfor the Harness Fan. .

He also managed Fort Erie Race Track in Ontario.He also managed Fort Erie Race Track in Ontario.

He died at age 72 in 2004 and the Fort Erie track now He died at age 72 in 2004 and the Fort Erie track now hosts the Don Valliere Memorial for 3-year-olds and up.hosts the Don Valliere Memorial for 3-year-olds and up.

Alexander Mackay-SmithAlexander Mackay-SmithThe Chronicle of the HorseThe Chronicle of the Horse

Indomitable, eclectic, kind and patient Indomitable, eclectic, kind and patient are just some of the words used to are just some of the words used to describe the unique character of describe the unique character of Alexander Mackay-Smith (1903-1998). Alexander Mackay-Smith (1903-1998).

One of the most prolific writers on One of the most prolific writers on equine sports in the last century, Mr. equine sports in the last century, Mr. Mackay-Smith is remembered as a Mackay-Smith is remembered as a visionary–able not only to conceive of visionary–able not only to conceive of

ideas but also to bring them to fruitionideas but also to bring them to fruition..

Photo Courtesy – Marilyn Mackay-Smith

In 2002, Mr. Mackay-Smith's broad contributions to the whole In 2002, Mr. Mackay-Smith's broad contributions to the whole of the equine industry were recognized when he was of the equine industry were recognized when he was awarded the inaugural Equine Industry Vision Award–created awarded the inaugural Equine Industry Vision Award–created to showcase innovation, ingenuity and service throughout the to showcase innovation, ingenuity and service throughout the horse world and presented by Pfizer Animal Health and horse world and presented by Pfizer Animal Health and American Horse Publications.American Horse Publications.

Alexander Mackay-Smith's achievements as an innovator and Alexander Mackay-Smith's achievements as an innovator and historian are numerous, but his role as editor of historian are numerous, but his role as editor of The Chronicle The Chronicle of the Horseof the Horse for almost 25 years, marks him as a leader in the for almost 25 years, marks him as a leader in the early years of equine publishing. He is an inspiration to all of early years of equine publishing. He is an inspiration to all of us who continue to grow this industry for he is a role model us who continue to grow this industry for he is a role model for each of us to emulate. He envisioned the spirit of for each of us to emulate. He envisioned the spirit of dedication and passion for horses, a spirit that AHP members dedication and passion for horses, a spirit that AHP members must keep alive in memory of a true visionary.must keep alive in memory of a true visionary.

Snowden CarterSnowden CarterMaryland HorseMaryland Horse

1973 – 1974 AHP President1973 – 1974 AHP President

A lifelong horseman, Wilton Snowden A lifelong horseman, Wilton Snowden (Nick) Carter rode and participated in local (Nick) Carter rode and participated in local horse shows in his youth, owned race horse shows in his youth, owned race horses since the early 1950s, was an horses since the early 1950s, was an enthusiastic participant in the Howard enthusiastic participant in the Howard County Hunt Club, and continued to ride for County Hunt Club, and continued to ride for pleasure until well into his 70s. pleasure until well into his 70s.

Snowden acquired the nickname Nick after Snowden acquired the nickname Nick after the fictional character Nick Carter when he the fictional character Nick Carter when he went to work for the went to work for the Baltimore SunBaltimore Sun in 1944 in 1944 as a police reporter and was twice arrested as a police reporter and was twice arrested in the line of duty while “getting the story.”in the line of duty while “getting the story.”

In 1946, he switched to covering racing. He won the In 1946, he switched to covering racing. He won the Thoroughbred Racing Association’s award (forerunner of Thoroughbred Racing Association’s award (forerunner of the Eclipse award) for best newspaper story on racing in the Eclipse award) for best newspaper story on racing in 1956.1956.

Snowden became editor of Snowden became editor of The Maryland HorseThe Maryland Horse magazine in 1961 and general manager of the Maryland magazine in 1961 and general manager of the Maryland Horse Breeders Association in 1962, where he helped Horse Breeders Association in 1962, where he helped launch the Maryland Fund.launch the Maryland Fund.

After he retired, he wrote the Maryland breeding column After he retired, he wrote the Maryland breeding column for the for the Daily Racing FormDaily Racing Form for more than 10 years. for more than 10 years. Snowden died on February 3, 2005. His daughter, Lucy Snowden died on February 3, 2005. His daughter, Lucy Acton, editor of Acton, editor of Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred,Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred, continues continues her father’s legacy and involvement in AHP.her father’s legacy and involvement in AHP.

“While I look back on my years as a writer and horse magazine editor, I can still feel the thrill of the game.”

AHP Circle of ChampionsAHP Circle of Champions

Arnold Kirkpatrick Arnold Kirkpatrick ~~ Thoroughbred RecordThoroughbred Record

Lucille ShulerLucille Shuler ~ ~Arabian Horse WorldArabian Horse World

Melvin Peavey Melvin Peavey ~~ Horse WorldHorse World

Don Valliere Don Valliere ~~ Turf & Sport DigestTurf & Sport Digest

Alexander Mackay-Smith Alexander Mackay-Smith ~ ~ The Chronicle of the The Chronicle of the

HorseHorse

Snowden Carter Snowden Carter ~~ Maryland HorseMaryland Horse