The American Horse Publications (AHP) “spirit team” has a new teammate. Judy Lincoln joins a list of enthusiastic AHP supporters including previous award winners Chris Brune, Lua Oas Southard, Barrie Reightler, Ellen Kiser, Daniel Lew, Christy West, Becki Pitcher, Doug Hayes, Pat Trowbridge, Jennifer Bryant, Kim Brown, and Cheryl Erpelding. Each of these past winners brought a special quality to AHP whether it was laughter, encouragement, mentoring, or talent.

Lincoln was surprised with the 2016 AHP Chris Brune Spirit Award at the Special Awards Luncheon on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at the “May the Horse Be with You” Seminar in Orlando, Florida. “Surprising someone who not only works with you, but also lives with you, is a feat, but we did it,” said Chris Brune, AHP executive director and Lincoln’s sister.

“Judy Lincoln is one of a kind,” said Trowbridge, 2012 Spirit Award Winner and two-time AHP president. “She has one of the most positive outlooks of life that I know. I have known Judy for many, many years and she has been one of the most vocal cheerleaders for AHP. She has such a can do attitude and tackles whatever task given to her. No matter what, she will get the job done. She offers an unbiased opinion concerning AHP. She is always looking out for the betterment of not just AHP but its members. Judy’s fun and outgoing personality is one of the reasons that she is great to work with. Judy is so well deserving of this award. I welcome her with open arms as a member of the Spirit Team.”

Added Ellen Kiser, 2007 Spirit Award Winner, “This is so awesome. Judy is priceless and certainly worthy of the Spirit Award. Her enthusiasm is contagious! I can hear her laugh now