Articles about particular tracks or races, veterinary topics, information on legal, business or medical aspects of owning and racing horses, and historical perspectives, also are accepted. The Backstretch is published bimonthly, so we avoid material that quickly becomes dated. However, certain submissions may be suitable for our website, where we post news stories and opinions. Payment for submitted or solicited manuscripts is made upon publication. The Backstretch reserves the right to edit all manuscripts.
Writers are responsible for the accuracy of facts and attribution used in their materials.
Preferred manuscript length is 1500 to 3000 words. Please indicate whether photos or other graphic elements can be provided with an article and make all efforts to supply this material or make suggestions on where to attain it, when possible. Queries are encouraged and should include a brief outline, the first paragraph or so of the story being submitted, and samples of published writing, if applicable. Editorial and photographic material accepted for publication is handled on a contract basis. Unsolicited materials and manuscripts and photographs determined unsuitable for use are returned only if a stamped, self-addressed envelope is enclosed.