Calling All Commentators: New H&R Issue!
The February issue of Horse&Rider is in the mail and headed for newsstands. Here's its cover.It's gotten to be a regular thing for me to post these sneak-peek covers, and to invite your initial-reaction comments and other thoughts. It's kind of a highlight of my month, really, to reveal the latest issue and get your comments.
I'd compare it to the effort that goes into planning and staging what you hope will be a good party--and then standing back to see what actually happens as the event unfolds.
I have not actually gotten my hands on this issue yet myself, so have that nice little zzzzzzzzzzz of anticipation going as I wait for it to get here.
Meanwhile, I invite you to share impressions, thoughts, and questions, too.
We will think of the ensuring comments as feedback snacks for the weekend! (Happy Friday to all.)
posted by Juli Thorson @ 9:17 AM
23 comments
23 Comments:
This cover reminds me of spring, with the foal and soft colors. That's hard to do considering we are experiencing record lows in the midwest to the point where schools are cancelled.
Fresh new beginnings with that precious fuzzy whiskered baby face and the green back ground.. I second Esquared on reminding me of spring...
This cover is brighter and cleaner than usual. By cleaner, I mean less stuff pulling the eye around. It's simple with the fuzzed out green background and all that white. I can clearly read all the topics without the background interfering.
I have to agree with Nuz Muz....I like the "clean-clear" cover & the soft green/yellow hues, especially since I am so in need of "Spring"!
The close-up of the foal is perfect,,,,the reader can focus on the horse & topics listed w/o a lot of "clutter" in the picture to distract the reader from the important articles.
I am not so sure about the "Black Banner" across the top....I understand it's purpose , but maybe a lighter color (med. green)banner would be a little more soothing to the eye. Plus it chops off the tips of the foals ears,,,maybe if the banner were a bit more thinner?
I am familiar with H&R magazine. It has great contents and photos. It is the by far the best Equine magazine out there.
Kudo's to all the writers, photographers, lay-out artistes & Editors for a job well done.
>^..^<
I just want to kiss that face!
Love it!
I never profess to tell a large name magazine my opinion of their cover because well... I don't have an artistic bone in my body.
But who doesn't love an uber cute foal???
I love it! I just want to put that cute little muzzle in my hands. While I love the cover, I also like the fact that it looks like there are going to be articles on other things besides foaling. Don't get me wrong, it is much needed information, but if you aren't expecting a foal or breeding for one this year all the foaling/breeding stuff can be a little tedious. I have been a subscriber for years, love the magazine, keep up the good work!
Nice cover photo, eye-catching and fitting for a spring cover.
The blurbs about training, hay and barrel racing all have me eager for my issue to arrive.
One thing I've noticed (with quite a few equine mags) barrel racing is getting more notice than it had for a loooong time. I for one am grateful! Its nice to get articles with tips, training ideas, problem "solvers" and info about our sports figures. Thank you for that! :)
Now, I have to go check my mail box!!
the cover draws my eye. Cute baby, great colors, terrific assortment of articles, enough that I would be interested in to buy it if I didn't already get it. Top 3 articles: 1. Hay substitutes 2. tenets of good training 3. breeding today.
All topics of current high interest and especial interest to me.
Grreat cover as usual!
It seems we may need an article on bedding alternatives again. I keep hearing pellet bedding is getting scarce. Yikes!
How is the snow situation? thawing out yet?
Love the photo, and it does remind me of spring. I think the banner and the corner 'earmark' make it kind of top heavy. I saw a couple story titles that interest me, most notably the 7 tenets of training.
We've had several days now of high-pressure sun and thawing, so there's finally been some relief in our part of the Northwest. It's still quite iced up in many spots, though, so the spring sky and frozen winter ground don't quite match.
But sun is good. Very very good.
Know what you mean about the pellet shortage. Most mills in our area are not running at present due to serious drop in demand for lumber and paper. This is definitely putting pressure on supplies of wood-based bedding products.
I would like to be able to try corn-cob bedding pellets, which are available in corn-producing areas.
But, not to derail the thread of comments on the March issue! We'll have to pick up on the bedding issue later.
Looks like a great issue. The foal is great and I echo the warm springy feeling on the cover. I am looking forward to seeing what the breeding article has to say. As a horse breeder (okay not really just one main mare)and having researched and written a great deal on the 'unwanted' horse I have seen the impact of poor breeding choices. Looks great and cant wait for the issue!
Off topic...but what ever happened with the giant horse poop? Any news from your vet or any more colic issues? I printed out the photo and gave it to my vet. Needless to say, she was impressed.
Cute cover! I like the bright colors that show us that there is actually some other season than winter!
Hay Substitutes-I had been wondering about replacing some of my hay with other feeds. I now know my options and their pros/cons before I spend the money to buy them.
Horse Breeding-I don't breed, but I always love reading about trends and issues in the horse industry. I wish it was longer, though (sorry Juli, but you choose such interesting topics and write so well!).
7 Tenets of Good Training- Bob Avila is always good. I have to buy his new book.
Barrel Racers- Doesn't apply to me, but interesting. I especially liked the part where the parts were broken down on the barrel racing saddle to explain their function.
Vital Signs- I love charts I can put in the barn.
Sacramento- I didn't know they were such a horsey city!
I love how you do a preview to the next issue. However, I saw that you are doing an article with Cleve Wells in the next issue. After his recently exposed abuse case involving Slow Lopin' Scotch, I don't think his article should be published. We can't ignore such cruelty and keep going no matter what has happened. Anyway, I will never be able to read an article of his without screaming "hypocrite!"
Thanks for such a wonderful magazine! Keep it up!
Hey, hOsslover,
Well, you have stumbled upon one of the real challenges of writing the Breeding Today article--a limited amount of editorial space to work with. But publishing is changing these days, so that "the whole story" gets a chance to play itself out in online commentary as well as in print.
The article announced with Cleve Wells is not being published.
Engaging cover! The foal just has sweet little punam! and of course you have highlighted articles that people seem to be clammoring for. BEC- See Barrel Horses- fantastic! And since I live in the Sacramento area I'm gonna want to read that article...
Good job!
I've been wondering what kind of fall out would happen with the Cleve Wells incident.
The cover makes me wish for spring and think even more on the breed or don't breed issues the industry is facing.
Wow, you are making me feel younger with this cover. Reason #1 is the springtime photo. Reason #2 is my first job was in newsstand sales for Cowles Media, who used to own H&R...this was 12-14 years ago. Anyway, I loved seeing the covers!! One thing that caught my eye: maybe I would have suggested a different word in the "Changing Times=Changed Choices" b/c the layout stacked Changing and Changed one on top of the other, and this sort of washed out the meaning for me...maybe "New Choices" would work. Overall you guys do such a great job. I'm not even a Western rider, but I read H&R b/c I appreciate the editorial content. Thanks for the opportunity to think about this stuff again...most of the time I'm folding laundry, etc. these days as a SAHM. Blogging is giving me a new creative outlet tho...as you can see from this very long comment...ok, I'm done now!!!
Horseypants,
I was with H&R when Cowles owned it. Did you work with John M?
Thanks for the good cover line tip.
Rosie says"the sweet foal's face reminds me---of how crucial it is to NOT continue the overbreeding we are doing. There are so many unwanted, wonderful horses,WHY do we keep forcing more into the markets?We are not going to become millionaires from the breedings.
Because we have a horse with ovaries does not institute a breeding program.
Hi Juli: Yes, I did work with Mr. M! He was a great boss.
I have to say I am disappointed in the Clinton Anderson article. The Pictures. Bringing the horses head clear back to his knee and the spur pics, didnt like it, I know he was teaching flexsion, but the more I see of his techniques, I dont care for them. The pics from this article just look realy harsh to me.
So happy to hear that you're pulling the Cleve Wells article. I was pretty livid when I read that he was to be featured in an upcoming article. The abuse suffered by Slow Lopin Scotch (what a great name) is horrific and the only consolation is that Cleve is facing charges as a result.
How about an article questioning the reliance upon harsh training tools - that even the experts can misuse. Does every horse need a curb and spurs to be successful in WP?
BTW - I love the cover photo, too cute for words =)
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