From the RMHA Publications Committee, THANK YOU for an Outstanding 2025!

Serving the RMHA community of breeders, trainers, owners, and businesses has been a privilege. As we embark on the Winter-Spring 2026 edition, we are excited to present a report that is cause for celebration! Thanks to the overwhelming support from our members, we have been able to showcase the versatility and beauty of our incredible breed, as well as capture your inspiring stories.  It is with your support that this magazine became such a success in 2025!

2025 Year end Financials: Over $15K in profit!

• Projected 2025 net profit is +288% vs 2024
  • Expenses are projected to decrease 35% for 2025 vs 2024

Increased Member Value:

• No increase in costs to members
  • Profits from the magazine supported member programs:
  – International Committee received over $8,000 that increased paybacks and provided Photos by Scotty for championship winners
  – Horse Illustrated “Best of Breeds” Ad

Increased Magazine Reach

• 1,900 magazines to be shipped for Summer–Fall 2025
  • 720K Facebook average views per year; Up to 180K views per Facebook Reel
  • Over 40K expanded social media reach via sharing to key gaited horse groups
  • Over 100K reach via Horse Illustrated advertisement

Your 2026 Graphic Designer, Cheri Prill from Stunning Steeds!

Cheri has garnered widespread acclaim, winning multiple awards from the American Horse Publishers for her exceptional photography.  Her stunning videos have graced international promotions, prestigious events, television programs, and online platforms, elevating her reputation globally. Notably, her work has found its way into museums and private collections worldwide, gracing the pages of renowned equestrian magazines, books, calendars, and various equestrian products and merchandise. Her work can be viewed via her website.

Stunning Steeds Equine Photography Video Design

All Advertising must be approved by the RMHA

All prices include Ad Design by Cheri Prill, Stunning Steeds, LLC.          

You may instead use the designer of your choice or design your own ad at your cost and you must comply with the following requirements:

File Requirements:

• Preferred that all files be PDF with fonts imbedded for advertisements.
• Other acceptable files are high resolution JPEG’s or TIFFs. Minimum 300-350 dpi, CMYK or Grayscale only.
• All camera-ready ads turned in should allow for a .25 margin bleed. Anything less could result in edges being clipped off during printing.  We suggest not placing the images too close to the edges.
• Text may be sent as .doc or .rtf formats, please do not imbed photographs in word (text) files.
• For additional information or assistance with your ad please contact the RMHA office or Barbara Rector 410-913-4848 or brector28@outlook.com

Graphics:

• Graphics must demonstrate horses that are presented in a fashion that truly represents the Rocky Mountain Horse and may not contain logos or other visual symbols that would indicate the involvement, in any way, of any other breed(s) registry(ies) or other horses show associations.
• All photos of horses in gait must comply with the current copy of the Show Rules description and illustrations.

Copy:

• All written copy (in advertisements and articles) should be consistent with the promotional intent of the RMHA.
• Any reference to registration or recognition, including show accomplishments, with or by any other breed(s) registry(ies) or other horses show associations is strictly prohibited.