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Horse and Soul Tour on 25-May-13 8:00 AM

Sat, 25 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Horse and Soul Tour
Start Date: 25-May-13 8:00 AM
End Time: 26-May-13 5:30 PM
Location: Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY 40511
Speaker: Parelli Team

Kentucky Horse Park

4089 Iron Works Pkwy

Lexington, KY US 40511

UMH Bonanza CTC ACTHA on 25-May-13 8:30 AM

Sat, 25 May 2013 12:30:00 GMT

UMH Bonanza CTC ACTHA
Start Date: 25-May-13 8:30 AM
End Time: 26-May-13 5:30 PM
Location: Kentucky Equestrian Center Winchester KY, Winchester, KY 40475

Kentucky Equestrian Center Winchester KY

850 Kiddville Rd.

Winchester, KY Clark 40475

Fort Campbell Post & Coast Open Show on 25-May-13 9:00 AM

Sat, 25 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Fort Campbell Post & Coast Open Show
Start Date: 25-May-13 9:00 AM
End Time: 25-May-13 5:30 PM
Location: Fort Campbell Riding Stables, Fort Campbell, Kentucky 42223
Event Details:

Come join us at the Fort Campbell RIding Stables for our 2013 Post and Coast Open show on May 25th. Registration begins at 9AM. We hope to see you there!

Open Halter Mares
Style racking Class
Open Halter Geldings
Plantation Pleasure
Showmanship Youth
Spotted Saddle
Showmanship Intermediate
Ranch Horsemanship
Showmanship Adult
Ranch Riding
Lead Line (6& Under)
Western Horsemanship Walk/Trot 18 and Under
Huntseat Equitation Walk/Trot 18 & Under
Western Horsemanship Walk/Trot 19 and Over
Huntseat Equitation Walk/Trot 19 & Over
Western Horsemanship Youth
Huntseat Equitation Youth
Western Horsemanship Intermediate
Huntseat Equitation Intermediate
Western Horsemanship Adult
Huntseat Equitation Adult
Western Pleasure Walk/Trot 18 & Under
Huntseat Pleasure Walk/Trot 18 & Under
Western Pleasure walk/trot 19 & Over
Huntseat Pleasure Walk/Trot 19 & Over
Western Pleasure Youth
Huntseat Pleasure Youth
Western Pleasure Intermediate
Huntseat Pleasure Intermediate
Western Pleasure Adult
Huntseat Pleasure Adult
Western Pleasure Bareback - Open
Huntseat Bareback – Open
Commands - Open
Hunter Hack
English and Western Riding Pattern
Hunter Over Fences
Trail Youth
Equitation Over Fences
Trail Intermediate
Walking/Racking Equitation Class
Trail Adult

$5 per class or $30 Blanket fee per one horse/rider combination $5 Office Fee $5 High Point Fee

$5 Office fee wave if you pre-register 1 week before the show date.

General Information: 4-H rules apply, judges’ decision is final, A current year negative coggins test required, Exhibitor must show in appropriate age group. Walk Trot riders may not ride in any canter classes.

Daily High Point Awards for Youth (12 and Under), Intermediate (13 to 18), and Adult (19 and Over) Divisions. 6603 11^th Airborne Division Rd. No gate access required. Fort Campbell Stables is not located on post. (270) 798-2629

Fort Campbell Riding Stables

6603 11th Airborne Division Rd

Fort Campbell, Kentucky U.S. 42223

FCRS Turn & Burn Speed Show on 25-May-13 1:00 PM

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

FCRS Turn & Burn Speed Show
Start Date: 25-May-13 1:00 PM
End Time: 25-May-13 5:30 PM
Location: Fort Campbell Riding Stables, Fort Campbell, Kentucky 42223
Event Details:

Come join us at the Fort Campbell RIding Stables for our Turn & Burn Speed show on May 25th. Registration begins at 1pm. Please bring a copy of up-to-date Coggins.

Youth Poles
Intermediate Poles
Adult Poles
Youth Barrels
Intermediate Barrels
Adult Barrels
Youth Scurry Race
Intermediate Scurry Race
Adult Scurry Race
Youth Flags
Intermediate Flags
Adult Flags
Youth Figure 8 Flags
Intermediate Figure 8 Flags
Adult Figure 8 Flags
Youth Figure 8 Speed
Intermediate Figure 8 Speed
Adult Figure 8 Speed
Youth 1 Barrel
Intermediate 1 Barrel
Adult 1 Barrel

$5 per class or $30 Blanket fee per one horse/rider combination $5 Office Fee $5 High Point Nomination Fee No office fee if you pre-register one week prior to the show date.

General Information: 4-H rules apply. A current year negative coggins test required, Exhibitor must show in appropriate age group. ALL riders under 18 must wear SEI approved helmet.

Nightly High Point Awards for Youth (12 and Under), Intermediate (13 to 18), and Adult (19 and Over) Divisions. 6603 11^th Airborne Division Rd. No gate access required. Fort Campbell Stables is not located on post. (270) 798-2629

Fort Campbell Riding Stables

6603 11th Airborne Division Rd

Fort Campbell, Kentucky U.S. 42223

Spotted at the Cave Trail Ride on 31-May-13 8:30 AM

Fri, 31 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Spotted at the Cave Trail Ride
Start Date: 31-May-13 8:30 AM
End Time: 2-Jun-13 5:30 PM
Location: Mammoth Cave Nat'l Park, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
Event Details:

For the first time the Bluegrass State Appaloosa Horse Club is hosting an ApHC Approved Trail Ride!

All breeds and trail riding enthusiast are invited. Join us at Mammoth Cave Horse Camp on May 31st - June 2nd!

Weekend Registration for this event covers Guided Rides and Saturday Evening Meal and even Cowboy Church on Sunday!

One-Day Registration is available for all three days however Saturday, June 1st will cover that days ride and meal.

Off-line Registration Forms

** All campsite reservations must be made seperately through Mammoth Cave Horse Camp (http://www.mammothcavehorsecamp.com/) **

http://bluegrassstateaphc.googlepages.com

facebook.com/pages/Bluegrass-State-Appaloosa-Horse-Club

FAQs

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Chelsea Whittle

502-839-5404

justapps@gmail.com

Mammoth Cave Nat'l Park

2578 Ollie Road

Mammoth Cave, KY USA 42259

Adventure Day on 1-Jun-13 8:00 AM

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Adventure Day
Start Date: 1-Jun-13 8:00 AM
End Time: 1-Jun-13 3:00 PM
Location: Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Event Details:

The Fort Harrod Back Country Horsemen and Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill invite all riders to join them for Adventure Day 2013. Adventure Day is the local commemoration of National Trails Day. The celebration will include guided and unguided trail rides, a trail-type obstacle course set up at the West Lot Trail Head and lunch provided by FHBCH. Gates open at 8:00 and the first guided ride leaves at 9:00. Three trails will be marked for one or two hour rides. The event is FREE (Shaker Village has waived the riding fee) and open to everyone and their horses. No pre-registration is required. All participants must sign a FHBCH and Shaker Village waiver.

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

3501 Lexington Road

Harrodsburg, KY US 40330

Cross Country Schooling Day Session 1 on 1-Jun-13 8:00 AM

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Cross Country Schooling Day Session 1
Start Date: 1-Jun-13 8:00 AM
End Time: 1-Jun-13 12:00 PM
Location: Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY 40511

Kentucky Horse Park

4089 Iron Works Pkwy

Lexington, KY US 40511

Cross Country Schooling Session 2 on 1-Jun-13 12:30 PM

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 16:30:00 GMT

Cross Country Schooling Session 2
Start Date: 1-Jun-13 12:30 PM
End Time: 1-Jun-13 4:30 PM
Location: Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY 40511

Kentucky Horse Park

4089 Iron Works Pkwy

Lexington, KY US 40511

Surviving Challenging Behaviors on 4-Jun-13 6:00 PM

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Surviving Challenging Behaviors
Start Date: 4-Jun-13 6:00 PM
End Time: 4-Jun-13 7:30 PM
Location: Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, Lexington, KY 40511
Speaker: KY Partnerships/CKRH

Event Details:

Cost for this event is a total of $10.00 for workshop and materials.

Central Kentucky Riding for Hope

4089 Iron Works Pike

Lexington, KY US 40511

FCRS Turn & Burn Speed Show on 14-Jun-13 5:00 PM

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:00:00 GMT

FCRS Turn & Burn Speed Show
Start Date: 14-Jun-13 5:00 PM
End Time: 14-Jun-13 8:00 PM
Location: Fort Campbell Riding Stables, Fort Campbell, Kentucky 42223
Event Details:

Come join us at the Fort Campbell RIding Stables for our Turn & Burn Speed show on June 14th. Registration begins at 5pm. Please bring a copy of up-to-date Coggins.

Youth Poles
Intermediate Poles
Adult Poles
Youth Barrels
Intermediate Barrels
Adult Barrels
Youth Scurry Race
Intermediate Scurry Race
Adult Scurry Race
Youth Flags
Intermediate Flags
Adult Flags
Youth Figure 8 Flags
Intermediate Figure 8 Flags
Adult Figure 8 Flags
Youth Figure 8 Speed
Intermediate Figure 8 Speed
Adult Figure 8 Speed
Youth 1 Barrel
Intermediate 1 Barrel
Adult 1 Barrel

$5 per class or $30 Blanket fee per one horse/rider combination $5 Office Fee $5 High Point Nomination Fee No office fee if you pre-register one week prior to the show date.

General Information: 4-H rules apply. A current year negative coggins test required, Exhibitor must show in appropriate age group. ALL riders under 18 must wear SEI approved helmet.

Fort Campbell Riding Stables

6603 11th Airborne Division Rd

Fort Campbell, Kentucky U.S. 42223

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend At Kentucky State Parks

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Kentucky Department of Parks News Release

May 15, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Gil Lawson,
502-564-4270, ext 168

FRANKFORT, Ky. – With the Memorial Day weekend just a few days away, make plans to visit a Kentucky State Park for camping, hiking, golf, swimming, boating, fishing or enjoying a meal and overnight stay at one of the system’s 17 resort parks.

All 17 state park resorts and selected recreational parks begin recreation and nature programming starting with the holiday weekend through Labor Day. Many resort parks have rooms and cottages available for the holiday weekend. Check www.parks.ky.gov for availability or call the park directly.

Swimming pools and beaches will open during the holiday weekend (weather and water level permitting)

The state park system’s golf courses are open and ready for play. Two Kentucky State Parks golf courses are ranked among the top 10 courses in Kentucky for 2013-2014, according to Golf Digest magazine. Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park in Burkesville had the No. 7 course, and Eagle Ridge at Yatesville Lake State Park near Louisa had the No. 10 course.

All Kentucky State Park campgrounds are now open. You can make reservations by visiting www.parks.ky.gov or by calling 1-888-459-7275.

State park historic sites are also open. Please check the state park website for hours. If you have children, you’ll be interested in state park playgrounds.

There are more than 250 miles of trails in Kentucky State Parks. You can find out more details about the trails for hiking, cycling and horseback riding by visiting the park website. Click on “Things to Do.” The recreational trails listing gives you details about park trails.

Here are some special events at Kentucky State Parks during the holiday weekend:

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, Dawson Springs

Moonlight Canoe Trip, May 24

The trip starts at 8 p.m. and lasts about two hours. Bring water, bug spray and a flashlight. Fee is $20. Trips also offered June 21-22 and July 21. Call 1-800-325-1711.

Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, Union

Primitive Skills Day, May 25

If you have an interest in learning about primitive survival techniques, prehistoric skills, or Native American technology, you won't want to miss this free opportunity from 1-3 p.m. Join the park naturalist for an afternoon of prehistoric skills demonstrations, discussions and projects. No registration required. Call 859-384-3522.

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, Gilbertsville

Arts and Crafts Festival, May 25-26

This annual Memorial Day Weekend show is located at the Old Beach Area and features handcrafted items by artists from Kentucky and neighboring states, while overlooking Kentucky Lake and its beautiful scenery. Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Call 1-800-325-0146.

Rough River Dam State Resort Park, Falls of Rough

Nifty Fifties Dinner and Show, May 25

Visit Rough River for dinner and a show as the park welcomes Pine Knob Theatre to the stage to perform "Daddy Took the T-bird Away," a musical filled with ’50s and ’60s rock ‘n’ roll. Dinner and show tickets are $55 a couple. Individual show-only tickets are $10 a person. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Central time. The dining room opens at 4:30 p.m. For more information, call the park at 1-800-325-1713.

Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park, Mount Olivet

Morning Canoe Trips Start May 25

The park will offer canoe trips on the Licking River every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $15 per person and space is limited. Trips are dependent upon water conditions and weather. Reservations with prepayment will only be accepted seven days prior to the trip date. Children under the age of 16 require approval from our park naturalist in advance. All participants will register inside the lodge at 9 a.m. Call 1-800-443-7008.

General Butler State Resort Park, Carrollton

Backyard Concert Series, May 25

The Butler-Turpin State Historic House lawn will be the site of a free concert at 7 p.m. to kick off the outdoor summer series. The Northern Kentucky Brotherhood Singers will perform. Tours of the historic home will be offered, for a fee, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 25. Call 1-866-462-8853.

The Kentucky State Park System is composed of 49 state parks plus an interstate park shared with Virginia. The Department of Parks, an agency of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, operates 17 resort parks with lodges -- more than any other state. For more information on Kentucky parks, visit our website at http://www.parks.ky.gov

16-May-13 7:00 AM

Dan Steers of Double Dan Horsemanship Announced as First Competitor of Road to the Horse International 2014

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Press Contact:
Double Dan Horsemanship
Office: 254-965-8509
Email: press@hsmarketinggroup.com

Australian clinician, Dan Steers of Double Dan Horsemanship, was announced as the first competitor at Road to the Horse 2014. Steers will make his way to the Kentucky Horse Park March 14-16, 2014 to compete for the World Championship of Colt Starting title representing his homeland of Australia.

Both Dan Steers and Dan James are all too familiar with the Road to the Horse phenomenon. Steers’ business partner James competed at Road to the Horse 2012 and 2013. James, as one half of the Australian team, took the World Championship title in 2012 by storm. Both years, Steers assisted James outside the round pen as Pen Wrangler. As the other half of Double Dan Horsemanship, Steers entertained crowds with his light-hearted humor and demonstrated his amazing talent performing in horsemanship demonstrations alongside James. Now, Steers leaves behind his position as wrangler to step into the Road to the Horse spotlight as a competitor.

Steers received the personal invitation from Road to the Horse Owner and Producer Tootie Bland. At the time of the call, Steers was competing at the Australian Stock Horse National Show in Tamworth, New South Wales with Double Image, an Australian Stock Horse stallion.

“It is an honor to be invited to compete at Road to the Horse 2014,” stated Steers. “Being able to share my passion for the horse with the thousands of fans at the Kentucky Horse Park is a once in a lifetime opportunity and being chosen to represent my country will be an unbelievable experience.”

Steers will be joined by other chosen competitors, to be announced later in the year by Road to the Horse, and a Wild Card contestant, determined by a separate competition before the first round pen session at Road to the Horse 2014.

Tickets for Road to the Horse 2014 are available for Nations Members and go on sale to the general public May 14, 2013. For more information on Road to the Horse visit www.RoadtotheHorse.com. For more information on Double Dan Horsemanship visit www.DoubleDanHorsemanship.com and check out Double Dan Horsemanship on Facebook for regular Road to the Horse 2014 updates.

About Dan Steers of Double Dan Horsemanship

Dan grew up in the South West of Western Australia and was first introduced to horses in his early teens and at 15 years of age he began working for master farrier and horseman Pete Webber. Learning from Webber, Dan developed both his horsemanship and farrier skills. At 17 years of age Dan began working for cutting trainer Corry Holden in Cobram Victoria where he spent the following six months starting and training young horses – it was here that Dan was first recognized in the show ring.

During 2008, Dan joined his good friend Dan James at El Caballo Spanish Horse Center, Wooroloo WA - where they performed as “The Dan & Dan Show” each weekend – refining his showmanship and training skills. In 2009, Dan & Dan relocated their training business to North Arm Cove, NSW and “Double Dan Horsemanship” was born.

For more information visit www.doubledanhorsemanship.com.

16-May-13 7:00 AM

Monday May 20th is Calvin Borel Day at Old Friends

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cynthia Grisolia
Old Friends

MEDIA CONTACT: Cynthia Grisolia, (347) 423-7322, cagrisolia@yahoo.com, or Sylvia Stiller (502) 863-1775, sylvia@oldfriendsequine.org

SPECIAL EVENT

GEORGETOWN, KY—MAY 13, 2013—Jockey Calvin Borel is returning to Old Friends!

Borel, who visited Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Center in Georgetown, KY, in 2009, will be making another special guest appearance at the farm on Monday May 20th from 1 pm to 4 pm.

Guests are invited to come and give the three-time Kentucky Derby-winning jockey a big send-off before his induction into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in August.

In his career Borel has won over 5,000 races. He is the only jockey ever to win the Kentucky Derby three times in a four-year span, first aboard Street Sense in 2007 and then with Mine That Bird in 2009 and Super Saver in 2010. Only Hall of Famers Eddie Arcaro, Bill Hartack and Bill Shoemaker surpass Borel’s three victories in the Run for the Roses.

  Borel’s other major victories include the Preakness, the Woodward, the Haskell, the Mother Goose, and the Kentucky Oaks, which he captured with 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra.

At Old Friends Borel will be on hand to sign autographs, offer photo ops, and talk with fans. He will also be visiting some of his all-time favorite mounts that are retired at the farm, including the most winning horse in Churchill Downs history, Ready's Rocket.

For more information or to RSVP call Old Friends at (502) 863-1775.

WHAT     “Calvin Borel Day at Old Friends”
WHEN     Monday May 20th, 2013
TIME        1 pm – 4 pm
WHERE   Old Friends
     1841 Paynes Depot Road
                 Georgetown, KY 40324

About Old Friends
Old Friends is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that cares for more than 120 retired racehorses. It’s Dream Chase Farm, located in Georgetown, KY, is open to visitors daily by appointment. Old Friends also has a satellite facility in Greenfield Center, New York, Old Friends at Cabin Creek: The Bobby Frankel Division, which is also open to visitors. For more information on tours or to make a donation, contact the main farm at (502) 863-1775 or see their website at www.oldfriendsequine.org.

14-May-13 10:00 AM

State Board of Agriculture Taps Keough to Serve as Deputy State Veterinarian

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Kentucky Department of Agriculture
James R. Comer
Commissioner of Agriculture
111 Corporate Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 573-0450
FAX: (502) 573-0046
www.kyagr.com

News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, May 13, 2013
For more information contact:
Holly Harris VonLuehrte
(502) 573-0450

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Board of Agriculture today approved Dr. Bradley A. Keough of Franklin County as the new deputy state veterinarian at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Dr. Keough brings to the position 15 years of experience in veterinary medicine and more than 30 years of experience in the United States military.

“Dr. Keough’s veterinary and management experience and his commitment to public service are unmatched,” said Agriculture Commissioner James Comer, who chairs the SBA. “We are honored to add him to our team at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.”

Immediately prior to his appointment as deputy state veterinarian, Dr. Keough served as president of Buffalo Trace Veterinary Services in Versailles. Before that, he served as a shelter veterinarian for the Franklin County Humane Society and as an associate veterinarian for the Animal Medical Center in Frankfort.

A major in the 445th Medical Detachment, Dr. Keough has completed three deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He has served in numerous countries in the Middle East and Africa as well as the Dominican Republic and Peru.

“I am excited to start this new chapter in my career and grateful to the State Board of Agriculture for this opportunity,” Dr. Keough said. “I hope to use my years of veterinary practice and military experience toward the advancement of agriculture and the professional and consistent management of the department.”

Dr. Keough was presented to the SBA by Kentucky State Veterinarian Robert C. Stout. Dr. Keough replaces Dr. Sue Billings, who retired from the department at the end of 2012 after nine years as deputy state veterinarian. Dr. Keough and his wife, Jacqueline, have two children, and they are expecting a third child in July.

Photo caption:

Agriculture Commissioner James Comer, left, welcomes Dr. Bradley A. Keough of Franklin County as Kentucky’s deputy state veterinarian. (Kentucky Department of Agriculture photo)

13-May-13 3:00 PM

Kentucky Equine Humane Center Hosts Operation Gelding

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Karen Gustin
Phone: 859.881.5849
Email: info@kyehc.org

The Kentucky Equine Humane Center is pleased to partner with the Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) and Hagyard Equine Medical Institute to provide a no-cost gelding clinic. The new UHC program will provide funds and materials to assist organizations, associations and events that wish to sponsor clinics in which horse owners can bring their stallions to be castrated. A number of associations have sponsored such clinics, and the UHC wants to help more organizations, associations and events get involved in this effort. The KyEHC is grateful to receive support like this from the UHC.

This initiative is made possible by a special gift from the American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation and the UHC; both organizations have donated seed money to get the program started. Operation Gelding is patterned after several initiatives undertaken by horse associations, organizations and events around the country. The clinic will be conducted on June 22, 2013 at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute located at 4250 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY 40511.

The clinic will begin at 10:00am and end at 4:30pm. Qualification for this opportunity is based on income: For a single person, an annual income of $32,000 or less; for a family, an annual income of $45,000 or less. Please provide proof of income through a salary statement or W-2.

You are responsible for transporting your horse(s) to the clinic, and appointments are first come first serve. Plan on staying for approximately two hours which will cover the time for castration and recovery.

Appointments can be made by completing the Operation Gelding Clinic Participant Application.

Submit the application, proof of income, current vaccinations (Incl Tetanus and Botulism) and negative coggins certificate by emailing to info@kyehc.org, or mailed to KyEHC, PO Box 910124, Lexington, KY 40591. All appointments must be made by June 19.

Any questions, please contact Karen Gustin at 859.881.5849

For more information, please visit our website at www.kyehc.org or our Facebook page

10-May-13 8:00 AM

Military Appreciation Day Set for May 18 at the Kentucky Horse Park

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

From: Central Kentucky Riding for Hope

Lexington, KY – (May 9, 2013) – Central Kentucky Riding for Hope (CKRH), which has provided a veterans program since 2009, has partnered with the Kentucky National Guard and the Kentucky Horse Park to present Military Appreciation Day on May 18 at the Kentucky Horse Park.

“This event enables us to honor our service members with a fun-filled day of equine educational sessions and social recreation,” said CKRH Program Director Denise Spittler, who oversees CKRH's veterans program. In 2012, the program served more than 50 men and women who are service members or veterans of the armed services.

On Military Appreciation Day, all general admission shows, museums and activities at the Horse Park will be available free of charge. Other events include a guided 35-minute trail ride, suitable for first-time riders, with start times throughout the day, and pony rides.

CKRH, which is located near the Alltech Arena at the Horse Park, is providing lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Up In Smoke BBQ of Lexington will serve barbecue, hamburgers and hot dogs. Lunch is provided free of charge for those with a meal ticket.

For more information, visit www.ckrh.org/ResilientWarriorHorsemanshipEvent/MilitaryDay.pdf

About CKRH

Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, founded in 1981, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the community by improving the quality of life and the health of people of all ages with special physical, cognitive, emotional and social needs through therapeutic activities with the horse. A PATH Int'l Premier Accredited Center, CKRH offers year-round activities, including Therapeutic Riding, Hippotherapy and a program for military service members, veterans and their families. CKRH also hosts The STABLES, an innovative program for students in Fayette County Public Schools.

On June 15 at the Keeneland Entertainment Center, CKRH will present the 10^th NIGHT OF THE STARS, its annual fundraiser with cocktails, dinner and live and silent auctions. The highlight of the evening is the live auction, which gives attendees a glimpse into the hearts of CKRH students and their horses. Wearing elaborate costumes created by Shirley Gentry to celebrate the event's theme, “Black & White Ball,” students and horses will be auctioned in the style of a prestigious Thoroughbred sale. The highest bidder for each horse will gain a year’s sponsorship of that horse, along with a commemorative photo and plaque.

To learn more, visit www.CKRH.org, find us on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/CKyRH) and follow us on Twitter (@CKyRH).

CKRH contacts

Pat Kline, Executive Director
pat@ckrh.org

Denise Spittler, Program Director

denise@ckrh.org
859/231-7066

10-May-13 8:00 AM

Gallopalooza Ferdinand Comes to Old Friends

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cynthia Grisolia

Old Friends

MEDIA CONTACT: Cynthia Grisolia, (347) 423-7322, cagrisolia@yahoo.com or Sylvia Stiller, (502) 863-1775, sylvia@oldfriendsequine.org

GEORGETOWN, KY – MAY 2, 2013 – Gallopalooza Ferdinand is coming to Old Friends! The owners of the fiberglass sculpture that was a key attraction at the 2004 Gallopalooza art exhibit in Louisville have graciously donated the equine figure to Thoroughbred Retirement Center in Georgetown.

The statue will make a guest appearance at Ferdinand’s Ball, the Old Friends Kentucky Derby Benefit taking place May 2nd at the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, before taking up permanent residence at the Old Friends farm in Georgetown.

The near life-sized depiction of the 1986 Kentucky Derby winner and the 1987 Horse of the Year was handcrafted by artists Lisa Bickford and D’arry Jone Frank.

Following Louisville’s 2004 Gallopalooza, the Elizabethtown Tourism & Convention Bureau, Jim and Helen Fugitte, and the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce purchased Ferdinand at auction. He has been welcoming guests at the Elizabethtown Tourism & Convention Bureau ever since.

At the request of longtime Old Friends supporter Janet Penick, the owners agreed to donate the Ferdinand statue. “We have been blessed to house him here at the Tourism Bureau for all our visitors to enjoy. But now is the time for him to have his own stall where horse lovers from all over the world can enjoy him,” said Tourism and Convention Bureau Executive Director Sherry Murphy.

“We are overjoyed that Gallopalooza Ferdinand will be permanently retired to Old Friends,” said Old Friends president and founder Michael Blowen, who adds that the sculpture will be on public display for fans to see. “We're grateful to the wonderful citizens of Elizabethtown for allowing us to display this magnificent statue.”

Old Friends began its pursuit to permanently retire stars of the turf in 2002, shortly before news broke that Ferdinand had been killed in a slaughterhouse overseas. Ever since, Ferdinand has been a symbol of the organization’s mission: to provide a dignified retirement to Thoroughbreds whose racing and breeding careers have come to an end.

Visitors are at welcome at Old Friends by appointment. For additional information and tour schedules please call (502) 863-1775 or visit the website at www.oldfriendsequine.org.

About Old Friends

Old Friends is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that cares for more than 120 retired racehorses. It’s Dream Chase Farm, located in Georgetown, KY, is open to visitors daily by appointment. Old Friends also has a satellite facility in Greenfield Center, New York, Old Friends at Cabin Creek: The Bobby Frankel Division, which is also open to visitors. For more information on tours or to make a donation, contact the main farm at (502) 863-1775 or see their website at www.oldfriendsequine.org.

2-May-13 10:00 AM

Kentucky Horse Park Welcomes HRH the Duchess of Cornwall's Charity

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

NEWS RELEASE
Lisa Jackson
Kentucky Horse Park
859-259-4224
Lisa.Jackson@ky.gov

Cindy Rullman

American Friends of the Brooke

859-296-0037 or 859-489-4795

Cindy.Rullman@TheBrookeUSA.org

International Equine Welfare Organization Joins Park's Prestigious National Horse Center

LEXINGTON, Ky (May 2, 2013) The Kentucky Horse Park has announced the latest addition to its National Horse Center office park - international equine animal welfare charity, Brooke International.

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall is the president of the charity, headquartered in London, England, which has been reaching out to working equine animals (horses, donkeys and mules) and their owners in developing countries for nearly 80 years.

"It is a pleasure to welcome an organization with the Brooke's history and prestige to the Kentucky Horse Park," said John Nicholson, executive director of the Kentucky Horse Park. "We've had the privilege of connecting with members of the Royal Family in the past, particularly through our 'All the Queen's Horses' exhibition, so we are honored that Her Royal Highness' charity has now chosen the Kentucky Horse Park for its base in the U.S.

"The Brooke's mission, to improve the lives of equines, and in turn help the owners who rely on them so very much, is a perfect complement to the park's mission of celebrating the relationship between horse and man."

It is estimated that of the 100 million working animals in developing countries, at least 50 million are suffering from exhaustion, dehydration, malnutrition, and abuse as a result of excessive workloads and limited animal health services. It is these conditions that make extending the organization's reach so vital.

The new office at the Kentucky Horse Park, American Friends of the Brooke, will support the Brooke's vital fieldwork in some of the world's poorest communities. Funds will go towards delivering the charity's proven animal health and welfare programs, including veterinary treatment, training and community education programs across 11 countries in Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America.

The organization has appointed a Fundraising Development Manager, Cindy Rullman, to coordinate its fundraising efforts in the United States from the Kentucky Horse Park.

"We decided that the Kentucky Horse Park was the best location in the United States from which to generate support for the Brooke's life-saving work," Rullman stated. "The desperate situations that the owners of working animals find themselves in, with no jobs and no food, means that often the animals must endure grueling, back-breaking labor under the harshest of physical and environmental conditions in order to help the owners feed their families.

"Since the lives of people in the developing world are inextricably tied to their working equines, The Brooke exists to ensure that the animals' welfare is taken care of, and to educate their owners to prevent future suffering."

The Brooke works directly and through partners to alleviate the suffering of working equines, through veterinary and medical care and, importantly, developing equine welfare education programs in schools and among their owners.

Last year the Brooke reached around 1.1 million animals, benefitting 6 million people, and its goal is to double this number by 2016.

American Friends of the Brooke is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and will be based in the Maker's Mark Secretariat Center at the park. Globally, the Brooke International has approximately 800 staff, led by an international Board of Trustees and assisted by advisers and patrons, including HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, HRH Princess Alia bint Al Hussein of Jordan, and a number of former British diplomats.

Major Richard Waygood, international three-day event competitor and Chef d'Equipe to the British equestrian team that took home Team Silver in the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games at the Kentucky Horse Park in 2010, is also an ambassador and spokesman for the organization.

For more information, please visit www.TheBrookeUSA.org or www.TheBrooke.org, Cindy.Rullman@TheBrookeUSA.org or 859-296-0037.

Editor's Note: The following introductory video is available for use with your online article: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvhZtd4YsHU.

High resolution photos are also available for media use by contacting Lisa Jackson, Lisa.Jackson@ky.gov or Cindy Rullman, Cindy.Rullman@TheBrookeUSA.org.

The Kentucky Horse Park is a working horse farm/theme park and equine competition facility dedicated to man's relationship with the horse. The park is an agency of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet and hosted more than 825,000 visitors and campers, as well as 15,000 competition horses in more than 200 special events and horse shows in 2011. The park is home to the National Horse Center which comprises more than 30 national and regional equine organizations. Located at Exit 120, Interstate 75, just north of Lexington, the Kentucky Horse Park is The place to get close to horses. Information about the park's programs and activities can be found on-line at www.KyHorsePark.com, Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and YouTube.

2-May-13 10:00 AM

Kentucky Horse Park Hosts Derby Days Event May 3-4

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

NEWS RELEASE
Kentucky Horse Park
Contact: Lisa Jackson
859-259-4224
Lisa.Jackson@ky.gov

Drive-Thru Wagering Available For Kentucky Oaks, Kentucky Derby

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 30, 2013) – The Kentucky Horse Park is hosting Derby Days on Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4, 2013, a new event in celebration of Kentucky’s signature event for 139 years, the Kentucky Derby. In addition to the activities going on inside the park, drive-thru wagering will be available for Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby just inside the main entrance gate off of Iron Works Parkway.

Derby Days is an opportunity to celebrate the Kentucky Derby weekend in a family-friendly atmosphere, and a chance to see living Kentucky Derby-winning legends up close. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Funny Cide’s Kentucky Derby and Preakness wins, and he can be found alongside the 1994 Kentucky Derby-winning Thoroughbred, Go for Gin, at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Hall of Champions Show, held three times daily.

The park’s International Museum of the Horse houses one of the largest collections of past Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown trophies anywhere, and the museum features the trophies of Triple Crown winners Affirmed and Seattle Slew. The museum’s collection includes the amazing Calumet Farm’s eight Derby trophies, seven Preakness trophies, two Belmont platters and two Triple Crown trophies for Whirlaway in 1941 and Citation in 1948.

Racing fans and history buffs will further have the opportunity to visit the grave of Isaac Burns Murphy, one of the world’s greatest Thoroughbred jockeys, who won the Kentucky Derby three times, and achieved an incredible lifetime winning record of 44 percent. Kentucky Derby winners War Admiral, Bold Forbes and Alysheba, among other great Thoroughbred horses, are also buried on park grounds.

The Kentucky Horse Park Gift Shop provides officially-licensed Derby merchandise including Daily Racing Forms and programs, and, of course, carries a variety of Derby hats, fancy to plain; scarves; ties; prints and notecards; and, books on Kentucky’s Thoroughbred racing heritage.

Derby Days includes performances by two singer/songwriters, Taylor Dye and Dale Pyatt, and the Bittersweet Cloggers on both Friday and Saturday, and stick horse-making and a coloring contest for the kids all day Saturday.

Each child (ages 7-12) will receive a free return visit to the park, and adult guests will be eligible for a drawing for one of several Family Season Passes.

Admission is $16 for adults and $8 for children 7-12. Children 6 and under are always admitted free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult. Guests who show a wagering ticket from Keeneland, or the drive-thru booths at the Kentucky Horse Park, will receive half off of general admission on Friday or Saturday. Admission includes the International Museum of the Horse, a Smithsonian Affiliate, and the Showplace for Saddlebreds – The American Saddlebred Museum & Gift Shop.

Derby Days is open with the Kentucky Horse Park’s daily regular operating hours or 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. More information about Derby Days and the Kentucky Horse Park is available at www.KyHorsePark.com.

The Kentucky Horse Park is a working horse farm/theme park and equine competition facility dedicated to man's relationship with the horse. The park is an agency of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet and hosted more than 825,000 visitors and campers, as well as 15,000 competition horses in more than 200 special events and horse shows in 2011. The park is home to the National Horse Center which comprises more than 30 national and regional equine organizations. Located at Exit 120, Interstate 75, just north of Lexington, the Kentucky Horse Park is The place to get close to horses. Information about the park’s programs and activities can be found on-line at www.KyHorsePark.com, Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and YouTube.

2-May-13 9:00 AM

Over 500 Attend Thoroughbreds For All Event Eager to Learn About Retired Racehorses

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

For Immediate Release
Contact: Anna Ford
anna@horseadoption.com 614-989-3926

Proceeds benefited New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program and Retired Racehorse Training Project

April 30, 2013 - Lexington, KY- Friday night’s Thoroughbreds For All nearly doubled in size from last year’s event with over 500 attending from 28 states while raising over $12,000 for two worthy aftercare charities. The majority of the audience was made up of equestrians in town for the Rolex Three Day Event who wanted to learn more about retired Thoroughbred racehorses. The racing industry was well represented as the event was sponsored by AmWest Entertainment, Gulfstream After Care, and Three Chimneys Farm.

The beneficiaries, New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program and the Retired Racehorse Training Program, partnered to host the educational event at the New Vocations Lexington facility. The evening consisted of dinner followed by a special presentation from The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program to recognize each of the 2013 Rolex riders competing on registered Thoroughbreds with a gift. Each Rolex rider shared their thoughts and most their preference for using retired racehorses for eventing.

“The Thoroughbred Incentive Program recognizes and rewards the versatility of the Thoroughbred through sponsorship of Thoroughbred classes and awards at horse shows and events across the United States and Canada,” said Kristin Leshney, legal associate for The Jockey Club “The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event is the epitome of equine athleticism, and it was an honor to be able to recognize so many Thoroughbreds competing at this level.”

The remainder of the evening consisted of four sessions focused on how to choose and work with newly retired racehorses. Presenters included Hall of Fame jockey Chris McCarron, Olympic rider Phillip Dutton, Kevin Keane DVM, Steuart Pitman, and local event trainers Kathy Wieschoff and Dorothy Crowell. Eight recently off the track New Vocation horses were used during the evening, and all behaved amazingly well in front of the large crowd. Dutton worked his magic on three of the new retirees and had them successfully jumping small fences in less than an hour. Throughout the evening Dutton sang his praises of the Thoroughbred as a choice athlete for many disciplines sharing, “I just love looking at Thoroughbreds”.

The goals of the event were to educate the equestrian public on how to obtain and work with a retired Thoroughbred racehorse as well as to raise funds for aftercare efforts. Both goals were met and the huge response proved that there is an overwhelming interest in using retired racehorses for second careers. This was seen on Friday, as well as Sunday morning when despite dreary weather nearly 200 equestrians showed up for the complimentary Three Chimneys Farm tour included with their ticket.

“Three Chimneys was honored to give a 'behind the fences' glimpse of a large scale international Thoroughbred breeding farm to the attendees of the Thoroughbreds For All event. We're committed to producing sustainable long-term equine athletes whose usefulness extends far beyond the racetrack. As a professional in the racing industry who has a personal passion for the sporthorse industry, it's always gratifying when synergy can be created between the two,” shared Jen Roytz Three Chimneys Marketing and Communications Director

New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program

Founded in 1992, New Vocations has become the largest racehorse adoption program in the country and has facilities in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The program’s mission is to rehab, retrain, and rehome retired racehorses. In 2012 the program took in over 400 retired racehorses. Working directly with owners and trainers who need aftercare for horses leaving the track, the program currently receives horses from more than 30 racetracks. New Vocations has a sound adoption system that is proven to move a large number of horses in a relatively short period of time. The program focuses on adoption rather than retirement, believing that each horse deserves to have an individual home and purpose. www.horseadoption.com

Retired Racehorse Training Project

The Retired Racehorse Training Project is an effort to increase demand for Thoroughbred ex-race horses for pleasure and sport through public events, clinics, videos, training publications, and internet tools. Its Retired Racehorse Trainer Challenge recently drew 3,000 people to its finale in Pennsylvania, and its web site attracted 18,500 individual users in the first two months of this year. The RRTP Board of Directors is made up of Thoroughbred advocates from both the racing and sport horse industries, and is led by Maryland-based trainer Steuart Pittman. For a full menu of RRTP activities, including Trainer Directory, Sources For Horses Directory, Bloodline Brag, Free Classifieds, Trainer Challenge, Apprenticeship Program, Educational Resources, and Calendar go to www.retiredracehorsetraining.org.

2-May-13 9:00 AM

Kentucky Horse Council Announces Executive Director Retirement

noemail@kentuckyhorse.org — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Lexington, KY, May 15, 2013 – The Kentucky Horse Council Board of Directors announces the retirement of Ginny Grulke, executive director of the council since 2005. Grulke will officially retire July 1, 2013, but she will assist with the transition of the new executive director and continue to volunteer on some of the many projects in which she has an integral part. Grulke has been known as the face of the Kentucky Horse Council to many industry groups, Kentucky state government agencies, trail and saddle clubs, legislators and others in the Kentucky horse industry. Through her leadership, KHC has become a provider of industry education and programs to improve the lives of Kentucky horse owners and the horses themselves. During Grulke's tenure as executive director, KHC has developed Livestock Investigation Training for Animal Control Officers; the Safety Net program for owners who lose their jobs; Geld and Euthanasia Vouchers for low income owners; the SoHo and Disaster Relief...

2013 Kentucky Trail Summit Announced

noemail@kentuckyhorse.org — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:45:00 GMT

Lexington, KY, May 9, 2013 – The sixth annual Kentucky Trail Summit, designed as an educational and networking event for Kentucky's horseback trail users, will be held on November 15-17, 2013 at the beautiful Natural Bridge State Park in Slade, Kentucky.

Sponsored by the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) and KEEP, the Trail Summit offers a full day of speakers on topics relevant to trail riding such as understanding truck weights and towing capacities, horse restraint options on the trail, trail etiquette, Kentucky Trail Towns, and more. A second optional day features hands on workshops on trailer safety and maintenance, and GPS tracking.

The summit begins Friday evening, November 15 with a welcoming reception. Educational sessions begin on Saturday morning, and optional workshops will be held Sunday morning.

Registration prices are $35 for general trail riders, $30 for members of KHC and KEEP, $15 for youth 18 and under, and $10 for optional Sunday workshops. Online registration will be available in June. Full registration includes the welcoming reception, all educational sessions and lunch on Saturday. Workshop registration includes just the workshop sessions and no meals.

Sponsorships are available for $100 and include a display table at the conference. Interested sponsors may call the Kentucky Horse Council at 859-367-0509.

State Park residence rooms are available for attendees at a discounted rate of $89.00 for Trail Summit attendees. Rooms are limited and may be reserved immediately by calling Natural Bridge State Park at (800) 325-1710 or (606) 663-2214 and requesting the Kentucky Horse Council conference rate.

Detailed information regarding the conference and its educational agenda will be released by the end of June. For more information, contact the Kentucky Horse Council office at 859-367-0509.

Equine Professionals Benefit Through the Kentucky Equine Networking Association

noemail@kentuckyhorse.org — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

Lexington, KY, May 2, 2013 – The Kentucky Equine Networking Association (KENA) is a joint venture between the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) and the University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs. KENA is dedicated to developing and providing educational and networking events for equine professionals in Kentucky. KENA meetings occur every other month, and offer a social hour with cash bar and dinner where qualified speakers present topics of current interest in the areas of horse health, management, and business. While KENA welcomes every member of the Kentucky horse community, it targets specifically those who participate in breeding, reproductive services, instruction, training, board and showing. “The KENA program fulfills the KHC mission of education and support of the horse industry by facilitating more knowledgeable horse business owners,” said Anna Zinkhon, President of the KHC Board. “In addition, the networking connects participants in the show and...

Kentucky Horse Council Sponsors Mobile Ag Science Center

noemail@kentuckyhorse.org — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Click here for the pdf press release.

Lexington, KY, April 11, 2013 – The Kentucky Mobile Agriculture Science Center (MASC), two 40-foot trailers filled with laboratory set-ups, computers and other learning tools, travels around Kentucky visiting elementary and middle schools. Its mission is to educate school children in agricultural topics, using science as the basis for learning. The MASC units visit 80 schools each year, reaching approximately 800 teachers and over 20,000 students.

The Kentucky Horse Council, recognizing the importance of including education on equine agriculture for Kentucky's young students, have approved a major sponsorship to go towards two new MASC units which will be on the road by fall, 2013.

Included in the sponsorships is the opportunity to provide a science-based experiment using an equine theme, provide a virtual industry tour video, and include educational posters about horse themes inside the trailers.

KHC's Education Committee is working to quickly develop these materials in time for an unveiling in August, 2013 at the Kentucky State Fair.

"This type of project support is exactly what the Kentucky Horse Council is designed to provide," said Anna Zinkhon, President of the KHC Board. "As an educational nonprofit, we strive to educate all sectors of the public, but especially the youth, on information about horses and our valuable industry in Kentucky. We are thrilled to be able to participate in the Mobile Science Centers representing Kentucky's equine industry."

For more information, contact Kelsea Rookard at kelsea@kentuckyhorse.org

Kentucky Round-Up Attracts 1,100 Attendees Despite Winter Storm

noemail@kentuckyhorse.org — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:00:00 GMT

February 2nd, the day of the first Kentucky Round-Up, dawned with freezing temperatures and a Winter Weather Advisory for snow and slippery roads in Kentucky. Event planners feared the worst; despite pre-registrations for the new event topping 2,000 people, the weather might keep people at home. But Kentucky youth and horsemen are not to be under-estimated! By the day's end, over 1,100 people had come through the front doors of the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park, or trailered their horses to the barns to help with demonstrations, pony rides, Kids Corral and other horse-oriented activities. Over 75 vendors and exhibitors lined the concourse, intermingled with hands-on activities such as the Equicizer, a mechanical horse that trains young jockeys; face painting and pin the tail on the donkey in the Paddock area, a photo opportunity board which allowed kids...

Kentucky Horse Council Announces $14,000 Equine Art Contest At Kentucky Round-Up

noemail@kentuckyhorse.org — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Lexington KY, January 24, 2012- The Kentucky Round-Up, hosted by the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) on February 2, 2013 at the Kentucky Horse Park, today announces an Equine Art Contest for aspiring artists ages five through adult.

Three scholarships will be awarded to the winners of an Equine Art Contest to be held at Kentucky Round-Up on February 2, 2013. The Children's Art Academy of Fort Thomas, Kentucky will award two scholarships of $2,000 each to the winners of a contest for ages five through 15. The AIC College of Design of Cincinnati will offer one $10,000 scholarship to be awarded to the winner of a contest for ages 16 and older.

"Throughout the ages, the horse has been a subject of many great works of art, and that tradition continues into the 21st century", said Anna Zinkhon, President of the Kentucky Horse Council. "We recognize the value of the arts to our equine culture and would like to encourage children and adults to express the beauty of the horse through the visual arts."

Entries for the contest must be delivered by 12:00 noon to the Kentucky Round-Up event at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park. Acceptable media for the contest are drawings and paintings. The results of the judged contest will be announced at 3:00 pm.

Admission to this February 2nd equestrian event is FREE for children 12 and younger and $10 in advance for adults ($15 at the door); youth groups receive free admission with half-price tickets available for youth leaders. An evening concert featuring well-known Kentucky country music artist, John Michael Montgomery, closes the event with tickets available through Ticket Master.

For more information about Kentucky Round-Up and ticket information, visit www.kentuckyroundup.com.

For more information about the Children's Art Academy, visit www.thechildrensart.com.

For more information about AIC College of Design, visit www.aic-arts.edu.

4th Safety Symposium to be Held at Kentucky Round-Up

noemail@kentuckyhorse.org — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Lexington, KY (January 14, 2012)-The popular helmet awareness campaign Riders4Helmets will be hosting the 4th Riders4Helmets Safety Symposium on Saturday February 2nd, 2013 at the Alltech Arena, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY from 8.30am to 5pm, in conjunction with the new Kentucky Round-Up event. The Helmet Safety Symposium will bring together representatives from various corners of the equestrian world to discuss the importance of wearing helmets, rider safety and education, and to improve helmet designs and more. The event will provide a series of short lectures and panel discussions throughout the day. Many in attendance will also sit on the panels, including equestrians, helmet manufacturers, equestrian organizations, and neurosurgeons. We are very excited to be hosting the 4th Riders4Helmets Safety Symposium and to see it continue to expand not only into other equestrian disciplines but all aspects of equestrian safety, said Lyndsey White,...

Kentucky Round-Up Announces Speaker Series for Horsemen & Parents

noemail@kentuckyhorse.org — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Lexington KY, January 9, 2013- The 2013 Kentucky Round-Up, hosted by the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) on February 2, 2013 at the Kentucky Horse Park, announces its schedule of speaker education for Parents, Novice Horse Owners and Advanced Horsemen. Attendance in all classes is included in general admission to Kentucky Round-Up. FOR PARENTS: ALL ABOUT KIDS AND HORSES is a speaker series designed for parents of children who would like to be involved in horses. It will provide information to assist in the family's decision about horses, and how to getting started. Topics include the different ways that families can be involved in horses, the character development and sportsmanship benefits of horse activities, safety guidelines, cost estimates and Kentucky youth groups which offer horse education and sports. DOING IT RIGHT: HORSE CARE BASICS provides hands-on information for the new or novice horse owner. Speakers will cover basic body parts and horse care, care of...

Kentucky Round-Up Announces Charitable Beneficiaries

noemail@kentuckyhorse.org — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Lexington KY, December 31, 2012 - The Kentucky Horse Council today announces that Kentucky Round-Up, a new family event featuring horses, will benefit two family-oriented charities: Kentucky's two Ronald McDonald Houses, Bluegrass and Kentuckiana, and New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding of Bowling Green. Kentucky Round-Up will be held February 2, 2013 at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park, and is designed for families, children and adults interested in fun, learning and entertainment revolving around the horse. Kentucky Round-Up also includes the KHC Members' Awards Banquet and an evening concert by country music star John Michael Montgomery. The two charities were chosen based on the important work they do in the areas of support for children and families with needs in the area of health care support and equine therapy for special needs. Kentucky's horsemen have always been generous, and they believe in the...

Kentucky Round-Up Announces Clinician Line-Up

noemail@kentuckyhorse.org — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Lexington KY, December 20, 2012 - The Kentucky Round-Up, hosted by the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) on February 2, 2013 at the Kentucky Horse Park, highlights the need for effective communication between horse and rider through focused demonstrations. Presenting clinicians, Linda Starnes, Avo Kiviranna and Robin Gollehon, focus on understanding the horse as an individual and working within his/her strengths as the key to maximizing performance. Linda Starnes of Brownsville, KY is a certified Level III Parelli Natural Horsemanship Trainer. She owns, breeds, trains and competes Tennessee Walking Horses with a focus on versatility. Starnes utilizes Horsenality™, a term coined by natural horse training sensation Pat Parelli, to identify horse psychologies and recognize each individual horse's innate character. By understanding what is uniquely important to the individual horse, Starnes develops a training regimen tailored to them. Starnes will...

PATH Certified Instructor

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:26:38 GMT

Title: PATH Certified Instructor
Description: The Luci Center in Shelbyville, KY is looking for a PATH certified instructor to teach and mentor during our summer class sessions and am reaching out to you to ask if you may know of someone who is looking for a summer teaching opportunity.

Our first session begins May 21st. I need someone for Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturday mornings please.

We are a PATH center and are located in Shelby County. Wage and schedule can be discussed in person. If you would please pass this message along to anyone who is qualified I would really appreciate it.

Resumes can be emailed directly to me at ryost@thelucicenter.org and I am also available for any phone calls.

Rebecca Yost
Executive Director

The Luci Center
P.O. Box 936
Shelbyville, KY 40066
(502) 220-4308 (Office)
(502) 974-5183 (Mobile)
ryost@thelucicenter.org
www.thelucicenter.org

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Associate Editor

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:15:01 GMT

Title: Associate Editor Description: The American Paint Horse Association is the world’s second-largest equine breed association, located in the heart of horse country, Fort Worth, Texas. APHA is dedicated to promoting Paint Horses and their people—a commitment evident in the association’s award-winning publications. The associate editor helps promote knowledge about and loyalty to the American Paint Horse and the American Paint Horse Association through the creation of quality content for the association’s family of publications. The associate editor gathers and organizes information, generates articles and photography, proofreads content, coordinates deadlines, and closely works with a number of other APHA departments, members and outside professionals to better serve the needs of the association’s membership. The associate editor’s duties will include but not be limited to: Generate editorial ideas for the Paint Horse Journal, Paint Horse Racing...

Customer Service Representative

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:50:24 GMT

Title: Customer Service Representative
Description:

Blood-Horse Publications is searching for an experienced Customer Service Representative to join our team. Successful candidates will have 1-2 years experience in customer service, excellent communication skills, detail-oriented, strong computer skills including Excel and Word, and the ability to multi-task. Call Center experience is preferred. Knowledge of the Equine Industry is a plus. We offer a regular work schedule of Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with seasonal opportunities for overtime. Full benefit package includes life, health, vision & dental insurance plus 401K, paid holidays, vacation, etc. This position is located in our Lexington, KY office. No relocation package offered.

Submit your resume with salary requirements to Human Resources, Blood-Horse Publications, PO Box 919003, Lexington, KY 40591-9003 or email to lwalker@bloodhorse.com. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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2013 Board of Directors Meeting Schedule

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:38:06 GMT

Back to Main Board Page.

All meetings are held at 6:00PM in the KHC first floor conference room, unless otherwise indicated.

Board meetings are open to all KHC members.

2013 Board Meeting Dates:

January 12 - Retreat
March 11
May 13
July 8
September 9
November 18

Kentucky Horse Council Committees

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:33:20 GMT

Kentucky Horse Council members are encouraged to participate in any committee that interests them. For information about committees, please contact the KHC office at 859-367-0509 or info@kentuckyhorse.org. COMMITTEE 2013 CHAIR DESCRIPTION Communications/Marketing Loeser, Margie The Communications/Marketing Committee generates ideas for increased awareness of KHC through an online presence both through the website and social media, promotional materials, logo wear, trade fair participation, retail items, advertisements, and other opportunities. It also coordinates programs to communicate with the general public, local officials, legislators and members. Competition Leshney, Kristin The Competition Committee develops programs that help horse shows and competitions increase participation and remain financially viable. Members of this committee include those who compete, and trainers and instructors who are involved in competitions at...

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:19:10 GMT

Back to Main KENA Page

KENA hosts regular meetings which offer a social hour with cash bar and dinner (responsibility of the attendee) where qualified guest speakers present on topics of current interest in the areas of horse health, nutrition, facilities management, labor, safety, welfare, sales, marketing & business management, among others.

2013 Meeting Schedule
Date	Keynote Topic	Location
January 24th	How to Care for Your Horse's Teeth	Clarion Hotel, Lexington, KY
March 14th	Legislative Update	Clarion Hotel, Lexington, KY
May 9th	Senior Horse Care	Four Points by Sheraton, Lexington, KY
July 11th	Marketing and Business Promotion	Four Points by Sheraton, Lexington, KY
September 12th	Nutrition
November 14th	KY Breeds and Disciplines Council, a Panel Discussion

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:36:15 GMT

Back to Main KENA Page Next Meeting: July 11, 2013 Registration Deadline: July 8, 2013 by 8:30AM Location: Four Points by Sheraton 1938 Stanton Way Lexington, KY 40511 Meeting Agenda: 5:30 - 6:30 Registration and Networking 6:30 - 7:30 Dinner and Networking 7:00 - 7:15 Sponsor Spotlight 7:15 - 7:30 Tips to Use 7:30 - 8:30 Keynote Speaker(s) 8:30 - Announcements and Closing Topic: Marketing and Business Promotion Keynote Speaker(s): Chad Mendell Sponsor Spotlight: Tips to Use: Meal Choices: Chef’s Choice Meal: Vegetarian Meal: Cost: Chef's Choice and Vegetarian Meal: $20 for Kentucky Horse Council Members $25 General Public Registration: Reservations are required for KENA meetings because of the need to plan for the number...

KHC Non-Profit Members

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:13:30 GMT

Here is our list of 2013 Non-Profit Members.

If you are interested in becoming a Non-Profit Member and being added to this list, click here for more information.
If you would like to join as an Affiliate Member, and do not see your non-profit listed for 2013, please contact them and ask them to join. When your non-profit joins, all of their employees and/or members are then able to join KHC for free, as an Affiliate Member.

2013 Non-Profit Members

(as of May 13, 2013)

Bluegrass Cowboy Church

Central Kentucky Riding for Hope

Georgetown College Equine Scholars Program

Grant County Saddle Club

Kentucky Horse Park Foundation

Kentucky Trail Riders Association

Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau

Lovesome Equitherapy

New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding

Shelby County Parks & Rec

Sheltered Risks Incorporated: Kamp KESSA

UK College of Agriculture

KHC Farm Members

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:09:41 GMT

Here is our list of 2013 Farm Members. If you are interested in becoming a Farm Member and being added to this list, click here to view more information. If you would like to join as an Affiliate Member, and do not see your farm listed for 2013, please contact them and ask them to join. When your farm joins, all of their employees are then able to join KHC for free, as an Affiliate Member. 2013 Farm Members (as of May 13, 2013) Beta-Rock Stables Burlington Saddlebreds, LLC CW Event Team Double J Stables & Horsemen's Campground Dunroven Stud Eden Creek Farm Giltmead Farm Greyhorse Farm Heritage Horse Farm Hillside Farm, Shawhen Place LLC Hundridge Farm Indian Ridge Farm Jordan Farm Kentucky Horse Park Lantern Hill Farm LLC LookOut Hills Farm MelRich Farm Pathfinders Farm Pine Knoll Farm Rancho Los...

KHC Business Members

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:37:36 GMT

Here is our list of 2013 Business Members. If you are interested in becoming a Business Member and being added to this list, click here to view more information. If you would like to join as an Affiliate Member, and do not see your business listed for 2013, please contact them and ask them to join. When your business joins, all of their employees are then able to join KHC for free, as an Affiliate Member. 2013 Business Members (as of May 13, 2013) DeGraff Stables, Inc. Doc's Products Inc. Equine Diagnostic Solutions, LLC Equine Therapy, Inc. Farrier Product Distribution, Inc. Fennell's Horse Supplies Gayla Driving Center, LLC Hallway Feeds / Farmers Feed Mill Inc. Independent Equine Agents KBC International Keeneland Kentucky Department of Agriculture Kentucky Horseshoeing School Kiger Insurance, Inc. Long C Trails McCauley...

KHC Equine Association Members

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:34:26 GMT

Here is our list of our 2013 Association Members. If you are interested in becoming a Association Member and being added to this list, please click here. If you would like to join as an Affiliate Member, and do not see your association listed for 2013, please contact them and ask them to join. When your association joins, all of their members are then able to join KHC for free, as an Affiliate Member. 2013 Association Members (as of May 13, 2013) American Hanoverian Society Bluegrass Morgan Horse Association Central KY Back Country Horsemen Clark County Saddle Club, Inc. Daniel Boone Distance Riders Eastern KY Walking & Racking Horse Association Edmonson County Saddle Club Kentucky Appaloosa Owners Association Kentucky Dressage Association Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association Kentucky Quarter Horse Association Kentucky...

Classified Ads

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:34:01 GMT

Current Classified Ads: Each ad will be listed (first few words only) in the weekly KHC e-mail newsletter with a link to the ad. Ads will be kept online for three months unless renewed. Classified Ad Rates _________________________________________________________________ La Victoria Performance products help YOU be first more often! Offering an awesome line of products ranging from joint and gastrointestinal health to specialty products for Anhidrosis and respiratory issues like heaves, allergies, and epistaxis. High quality with competitive pricing! As your local sales representative contact me at emalashton@gmail.com or 570-200-5310 Submit & Pay For Classified Ad _________________________________________________________________ 4 Star 4 Horse Slant load trailer, 1995, $12000. Gooseneck with large tack room. Trailer is in great...

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:24:42 GMT

Back to Main KENA Page Registration is now open for the July 11th Meeting Registration deadline is July 8, 2013, by 8:30AM Click Here for Meeting Details. Registering Online for More Than One Person? If you are registering for more than one person, please be sure to complete the form that appears after you have paid. This ensures that everyone has a name tag. If you don't see the name form, please email the names in your party to kelsea@kentucyhorse.org Online Registration for KHC Members: Chef's Choice Meal: $20 Vegetarian Meal: $20 Online Registration for the General Public: Chef's Choice Meal: $25 Vegetarian Meal: $25 ...

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