News Archive: Ag Equine Programs
Kentucky youth participate in inaugural Equine Is For All

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Christopher Carney
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The event provided young Kentucky students, from all backgrounds, an opportunity to learn about equine and demonstrate the basics of leading, moving and caring for horses.
UK researchers warn that recent weather could be problematic for mares grazing tall fescue pastures
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Kentucky’s late summer drought, followed by mild/late fall weather and recent rains could put mares at risk.
UK service week provides more than 400 volunteer hours to Kentucky’s equine industry
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Holly Wiemers
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150 participants volunteered more than 400 hours for various equine non-profit organizations
UK Signature Industries Career Fair successfully presents job seekers with equine and distilling opportunities
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Holly Wiemers
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The UK Signature Industries Career Fair presented professional opportunities to more than 400 participants.
UK alum brings Thoroughbred racing dreams to life

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Jordan Strickler
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Emily Pendergest, a University of Kentucky graduate, is living her horse racing dreams.
Lynn Leedhanachoke wins UK Department of Veterinary Science’s Three-Minute Thesis competition

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Jordan Strickler
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Leedhanachoke's thesis focuses on the effect of gastrointestinal infections in horses using organoids.
Two University of Kentucky students accepted to famed Irish National Stud program

By
Jordan Strickler
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UK students Grace Hamilton and Luis Ettedgui recently achieved a remarkable milestone.
UK workshop focuses on small acreage horse farms

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Jordan Strickler
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The Equipment and Facilities for the Small Acreage Horse Owner is dedicated to helping small and medium-sized horse farm owners and managers.
University of Kentucky’s Aged Horse Care and Education Facility marks official opening, launching new possibilities for research and training
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Holly Wiemers
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The new center will help lead breakthroughs in care for older horses, a demographic making up approximately one-third of the worldwide horse population.
Kentucky horse farm managers need to purchase grass seed for fall pastures now

By
Aimee Nielson
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Novel endophyte tall fescue varieties are harder to find.