America’s Horse, April 22, 2009 -- Interested in a career in the equine publishing industry? Then stop by the AQHA booth at QuarterFest from noon to 1 p.m. May 1 and 3 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Juli Thorson, editor and associate publisher of Horse&Rider magazine will be available to chat about career options for young people – or any other topic that presents itself.
Juli, an AQHA member who hails from Troy, Idaho, is also author of the Horse Talk blog and the award-winning book “Win With Bob Avila.” She was raised in a farming and ranching family and grew up showing horses extensively. Upon graduating from the University of North Dakota, Juli joined the staff of the Appaloosa breed journal. She has also worked for The Lariat, California Horse Review, In Stride, Performance Horseman, Ride With Bob Avila and Western Horseman.
She owns, breeds and shows American Quarter Horses and has also showed Appaloosas and Paints to a high level. She enjoys trail riding and horse camping and is formerly an endurance rider.
Juli says one career achievement she is proud of is “winning multiple AQHA media awards for articles I’ve written on outstanding Quarter Horses and their owners.”
QuarterFest is a three-day, education-packed celebration of the American Quarter Horse where AQHA members and horse enthusiasts from around the world will gather in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, May 1-3 for fun, entertainment and festivities to honor the world’s most versatile horse – the American Quarter Horse. Our sponsors – Tractor Supply, B&W Trailer Hitches, John Deere, Justin Boots, Merial, Nutrena, Professional’s Choice, Bank of America, Montana Silversmiths, Farnam, Breyer, La Cense Montana, Priefert Ranch Equipment and Wrangler – share our passion for horses and are an integral part of QuarterFest. Visit www.aqha.com/quarterfest to learn more.
AQHA news and information is a service of AQHA publications. For more information on The American Quarter Horse Journal, The American Quarter Horse Racing Journal or America’s Horse, visit www.aqha.com/magazines.
