Freelance Guidelines

We do not publish poetry, fiction or purely sentimental stories. We seek interesting, informative, fresh and well-written pieces that have an impact on the Appaloosa industry.

We seek feature-length (1,500 to 1,800 words) and article-length (600 to 800 words) submissions about breeders, trainers, specific training methods, influential horses, youth and non-pro competitors, breed history, trail riding and artists using Appaloosa subjects. Article-length reports of timely and newsworthy events, such as shows, races and overseas competition, are welcome but must be pre-approved by the editor.

All submissions must specifically involve the Appaloosa breed or Appaloosa events. General-interest information such as health and training must use Appaloosa photo subjects. Coverage of Appaloosas competing outside the Appaloosa circuit may also be of interest.

Manuscripts must be sent on a CD or via e-mail in Microsoft Word or text-only format. An accompanying hard copy should be printed, double spaced, following the guidelines set in Writers Market.

Authors are responsible for accuracy of material, and a byline is required for any published material. Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses and Arabians, as well as any other breed, must be identified as such. Spellings of horses’ names must exactly match the names listed on registration papers.

Payment for accepted material is made upon publication but arranged prior to acceptance. Return of signed writer’s contract is required. Typically, accepted material may not be submitted to another publication for six months after publication in Appaloosa Journal.

Submitted photos should be clear, relevant and of the highest quality. Prints (slides are rarely accepted) can be no smaller than 5x7 inches, although 8x10-inch prints are preferred. Digital images must be submitted at no less than 300 dpi.

Captions, including identification of all horses and people pictured, are required. Model releases, photographer’s name and other pertinent information must accompany the image. To avoid marring a photo, never write on either side of the print. Horses pictured should be Appaloosa and should display the breed’s color characteristics.

An SASE must be enclosed for material returns. Appaloosa Journal is not responsible for unsolicited materials. All freelance correspondence for Appaloosa Journal should be directed to Diane Rice, editor, drice@appaloosajournal.com, subject line “freelance.” All queries must be in writing, via mail* or e-mail.

*Diane Rice
Appaloosa Journal
2720 W. Pullman Road
Moscow, ID 83843