News Archive: Ag Equine Programs
Horse owners need to think about hay supplies now

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Aimee Nielson
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Rocky spring and summer weather in the Midwest may force horse owners into securing sources of hay now for the winter feeding period later.
UK Graduate Off to 'Flying Start' in Horse Industry
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Whitney Hale
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Witt is one of only two participants from the U.S. to receive acceptance into the prestigious two-year thoroughbred industry management and leadership program.
Stephenson named director of UK Cooperative Extension Service
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Laura Skillman
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Stephenson begins her duties on Aug. 1.
Keeneland Association gifts $1.3 million to UK for equine drug research and testing program
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This gift will grow the fund to $3 million and will allow the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Gluck Equine Research Center to launch a world-class equine drug research and testing program under the direction of Scott Stanley.
UK Equine Farm and Facilities Expo to be held May 30
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Holly Wiemers
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Olive Hill Sporthorses in Lexington will host this year's event.
$100,000 grant from NTRA Charities to establish new UK Equine Surfaces and Safety Laboratory
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Holly Wiemers
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Eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch now underway for Central Kentucky
By
Holly Wiemers
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The hatch began March 24 in Lexington.
UK researchers invite equestrians to participate in online survey, Portrait of a Rider
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Karin Pekarchik
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UK researchers are seeking participation for an online survey to better understand who participates in horse activities and sports.
Inaugural Horse Industry Safety Summit promotes education among equestrians
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UK Ag Equine Programs, Saddle Up Safely and other partnering organizations will host an inaugural Horse Industry Safety Summit on Tuesday, April 23.
Conference to take a fresh approach to alfalfa, stored forages
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Katie Pratt
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The conference will be Feb. 21 at the Fayette County Extension office.