Lexington, KY -- Eclipse Press, the award-winning book publishing division of Blood-Horse Publications, announces that Gerilyn Parfitt has recently joined the organization as Marketing Manager. Parfitt is responsible for directing marketing and advertising for the Eclipse Press line of equine and equine-related books and videos.

Parfitt has a broad business background in a range of industries including financial, information technology services, transportation, and sports association management. Parfitt brings a range of experience in marketing, management, customer service, and strategic planning. Her additionally being an equestrian hobbyist makes Parfitt uniquely qualified for this role.

"Eclipse Press is excited to have someone with Gerilyn's qualifications take the business to the next level," noted Jackie Duke, editor of Eclipse Press. "Her arrival has opened a realm of opportunities."

For more information on Eclipse Press, visit http://www.EclipsePress.com.

Blood-Horse Publications is an international publishing house for top Thoroughbred and general equine magazines, books, and videos. In addition to publishing books and videos under the Eclipse Press banner, Blood-Horse Publications also publishes The Blood-Horse, the Thoroughbred industry's leading weekly news and information magazine; The Horse, a monthly equine health care magazine; the official Kentucky Derby and World Thoroughbred Championship/Breeders' Cup souvenir magazines; Auction Edge, and Keeneland magazine. In addition, Blood-Horse Publications also operates Exclusively Equine, its e-commerce and mail-order catalogue division; and a family of leading Web sites including bloodhorse.com and TheHorse.com.

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