Villivarsa
Villivarsa was a Finnish monthly magazine for horse-interested youth, published from 1983 to 2016 by Otavamedia.
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Villivarsa was a Finnish monthly magazine aimed at young people, primarily girls, who were interested in horses. It was published from 1983 to 2016 by Otavamedia, one of Finland's largest magazine publishers. The magazine typically contained horse-related articles, posters, and comics. It was a long-running title in the Finnish youth magazine market, with a publication span of over three decades. The magazine had several editors-in-chief over the years, including Hannele Willberg (1984–1987 and again from 1991) and Minna Salomaa (1987–1991). Villivarsa also maintained a blog, which has since been archived. The magazine ceased publication in 2016.
History
Villivarsa was launched in 1983 as a monthly magazine for young horse enthusiasts in Finland. It was published by Otavamedia, a major Finnish media house. The magazine's content focused on horses, including articles, posters, and comics, catering to a readership that was predominantly girls. Over its publication history, the magazine had several editors-in-chief: Hannele Willberg served from 1984 to 1987 and again from 1991; Minna Salomaa served from 1987 to 1991. The magazine also had a blog, which has been archived. Villivarsa continued publication until 2016, when it was discontinued after more than three decades in print.
- 2016
Villivarsa ceases publication.
- 1991
Hannele Willberg returns as editor-in-chief.
- 1987
Minna Salomaa becomes editor-in-chief.
- 1984
Hannele Willberg becomes editor-in-chief.
- 1983
Villivarsa magazine is first published.
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A monthly magazine for horse-interested youth, particularly girls, in Finland.
Villivarsa magazine
A monthly magazine for horse-interested youth, published 1983–2016.
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