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O’Connor likened his £ O’Connor Event Dram, based near Halfway, as a “NASCAR team, from the veterinarian to the farrier to the grooms. It takes all of us to get it done.” O’Connor credited Virgin, ia Equine Imaging vet Dr Kent Allen and blacksmith Paul Goodness as • two important components of the team, aknjg with wife, and Olympic town mate, Karen.'
Another Virginian w»w,r. ,r: among seven finalists. Equus magazine veterinary editor and Clarice County veterinarian Dr. Matthew Mackay Smith joined Stacy Bearae, Dr Marvin Beeman, Charlotte Kneeland, the Louisiana State University equine program and Linda
Finalists were judged on “their attributes and qualities in relation to being a true pioneer fir the industry leadership, commitment, dedication and willingness to serve, original and effective ideas,* in addition to moral, ethical and professional standards.
“I would like to thank the media fir all of its involvement. It is such an important part of the sport and industryT said OConnoe
The first award recipient was Madefy Smith’s father Alexander Mackay Smith. Other recipients
f have been Don Burt (2003), the American Quarter Horse Association C04), John Gaines 005), and Stan Bergsteia 0Q6X
of over 450 members including publications devoted to horse and related lifestyles, as well as professionals, students, associations and businesses which share an interest in equine publishing.
AHP has continued throughout its 37-year history to promote better understanding and communication within the equine publishing industry. AHP offers affiliate and student programs as well as publication, freelancer and corporate membership. For further information, log onto www. americanhorsepubs.org.
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