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Jennifer
Nice to lead award-winning magazine
American
Paint Horses Association announces appointment of new editor
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WORTH, Texas-The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) announced
recently that Jennifer Nice of Weatherford, Texas, has been named
editor of Paint Horse Journal, the association's award-winning monthly
magazine.
Jennifer Nice, recently named editor of the Paint Horse Journal,
brings a wealth of editing and horse industry experience to the
award-winning magazine. She is shown here with Magnolia Pere.
For
the past two years, Nice served as senior editor of Endurance World
and Equestrian & Golf magazines in the United Arab Emirates.
She graduated with a bachelor of science degree in journalism from
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and is
a former resident of the Golden State.
Nice
comes to APHA with an extensive background in publishing and art
direction. She was formerly with Fancy Publications in Irvine, California,
where she served as senior editor of The Western Horse, Horses USA
and Quarter Horses USA. Under her leadership, The Western Horse
was awarded the 2000 and 2001 Steel Dust Award by the American Quarter
Horse Association in four different categories. The magazine also
earned an outstanding photography award from American Horse Publications
during her tenure. Quarter Horses USA earned a 2001 Steel Dust Award
while Jennifer was senior editor.
In
addition to her outstanding qualifications in equine magazine publishing,
Nice is an accomplished equestrienne and competitor. She was a member
of the 2000 United States Equestrian Team for the World Championships
in France.
She
is an active member of the American Endurance Ride Conference, American
Horse Publications, American Horse Council, International Arabian
Horse Association, United States Equestrian Team and USA Equestrian.
Nice
has also co-authored and edited a book on fitness and nutrition
for distance riding and has also written a novel.
"The
American Paint Horse Association is fortunate to have someone with
Jennifer's experience joining the Paint Horse Journal staff,"
said Jim Kelley, APHA executive secretary.
"Jennifer
has a proven background that will benefit our magazine in many ways.
I am confident that the Paint Horse Journal will continue to be
one of the premier magazines in the equine industry. That's why
we hired Jennifer," Kelley said.
Nice
said she has long had a love for horses and a desire to write.
"I
first became devoted to horses when I was a young child, and that
devotion has never wavered," said Nice, adding that she considered
the Journal editorial position the pinnacle of her career. The job
combines her love for writing and editing with her passion for Paint
Horses.
Nice
said one of her priorities will be to maintain the award-winning
magazine's integrity and originality. "I plan to totally immerse
myself in the Paint Horse industry and will continually seek out
new ideas to keep the magazine moving forward," Nice said.
The
award-winning Paint Horse Journal is widely regarded as the premier
magazine covering Paint Horse topics worldwide. The magazine reaches
approximately 30,000 subscribers in 30 nations.
More
about APHA and Paint Horse Journal
To find out more about APHA, call (817) 834-2742 or visit www.apha.com.
To visit the Paint Horse Journal Web site, log on to http://www.painthorsejournal.com.
To subscribe, call (817) 222-6431 or contact mreales@apha.com.
www.apha.com.
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