Bellissimo Purchases Chronicle of the Horse

Mark Bellissimo announced his purchase of The Chronicle of the Horse on Friday. The sale also includes the magazine’s digital properties, according to a press release.

“I’m so proud to be part of the long tradition of the Chronicle which is a leader in its industry,” said Bellissimo. “I am committed to keeping the organization’s core mission of being the most trusted resource for equestrian sport by offering independent journalism and the highest editorial integrity.”

The company was owned for the last 61 years by the Ohrstrom Family of Virginia.

Bellissimo’s Wellington Equestrian Partners LLC owns and operates the world’s largest equestrian event, the Winter Equestrian Festival, as well as the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Bellissimo reportedly purchased the 76-year-old publication independently. He says the magazine will continue to feature up-to-the-minute news and need-to-know stories across the various equestrian disciplines.

Over the next few months, Bellissimo says the Chronicle will be introducing new products and services that will strengthen the information flow within the industry including an enhanced website and state-of-the-art mobile applications.

Bellissimo says he is looking forward to enhancing the Chronicle‘s position within the sporthorse industry and navigating the unique opportunities of the business with his family. The current staff will remain in Virginia.

   

		Website		Global Rank	US Rank
		Chronicle of the Horse		43,537	12,688
		Horse and Hound, UK		46,912
		Practical Horseman (Equisearch)		134,159	28,362
		British Dressage		228,410
		EuroDressage		270,020
		FEI.org		312,857
		USEF.org		341,617	61,809
		Eventing Nation		352,759	73,674
		WorldofShowJumping		461,724	77,627
		US Eventing Association		469,949	82,273
		DressageDaily		523,801	154,111
		USDF		616,443	NR
		USEFNetwork.org		691,992	291,450
		Rate My Horse PRO		977,740	212,672
		Dressage-news		1,476,900	601,156
		ProEquest		1,544,287	440,496
		SidelinesNews		1,604,125	331,535
		HorsesInternational		3,426,475
		PhelpsSports		6,392,506	NR