Inaugural UK Equine Nutrition Short Course to be held May 14

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Apr. 20, 2016

The event is for horse owners interested in understanding how nutrition can affect their horses’ health and longevity.

Eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch begins in Central Kentucky

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Mar. 17, 2016

Consumption of large numbers of caterpillars by pregnant mares precipitated staggering foal losses in the Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome outbreak of 1999-2001.

Annual career fair unites college students, equine industry

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Feb. 23, 2016

The eighth annual UK Equine Career and Opportunity Fair will take place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. EST March 1 at Spindletop Hall in Lexington.

UK lecture series presents conversation with accomplished equestrienne Misdee Wrigley Miller

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Feb. 3, 2016

The winner of two American Saddlebred world horse championship titles and the first rider to win the three-gaited “grand slam" will speak at 6 p.m. EST Feb. 9.

Extension agents host 9th annual Pastures Please

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Jan. 28, 2016

Everyone interested in the latest information about horse pasture management is invited to the free event.

Crowdfunding studies instrumental in securing five-year USDA grant

By Jenny Evans
Published on Jan. 27, 2016

Kentucky ag economy slumps in 2015, but cash receipts still in top three

Published on Dec. 3, 2015

A decline in agricultural exports has an impact.

UKAg celebrates continued Lloyd's of London partnership

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 16, 2015

The partnership supports veterinary science and the Equine Disease Quarterly.

UK Ag Equine Programs to host equine showcase, breeders’ short course

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Oct. 22, 2015

UKAg Equine Programs will host the UK Equine Showcase and the Kentucky Breeders’ Short Course Jan. 29-30 at the Fayette County Extension office, 1140 Red Mile Place, in Lexington.

Rider safety program releases new booklet on safe return to riding

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Oct. 22, 2015

The booklet was written by members of the Saddle Up Safely Auxiliary, a group of volunteers passionate about rider safety issues.