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Kentucky Horse Council Releases Equine Scholarship Application For Fall 2019 Semester

Lexington, Ky.-The Horse Council has announced they will be awarding two $1,500 scholarships to Kentucky students already attending college, or accepted into a college who have demonstrated academic success, equine industry involvement and community service for the Fall 2019 Semester.

The Equine Scholarship will be awarded to students currently enrolled with a university or college in Kentucky in an equine-related major or a horse-related program, or a student accepted into an equine related major or program to start in the Fall 2019 semester. Some examples of courses of studies for which the scholarships are intended are Equine Science/Studies, Equine Business Management, Equine Therapy, Pre-Veterinarian, Farrier Training, Professional Jockey Certificate, Professional Horsemen's Certificate, etc. Applicants must be student members of the Kentucky Horse Council.

"The Kentucky Horse Council is thrilled to once again be offering scholarships to college students in Kentucky," says Kentucky Horse Council Executive Director Katy Ross. "Education is an important part of our mission and we look forward to supporting the efforts of a deserving student as they explore a future in the equine industry. Our application has changed slightly, but we encourage all applicants, new and past, to apply!"

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To download the application, click here.

Auditor Spots Still Available For Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training Presented by USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund

Lexington, Ky.- The Kentucky Horse Council announces Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training to be held at the Kentucky Horse Park from September 20-22, 2019.

The LAER training will be taught by 4Hooves Large Animal Services, LLC and instructors Justin and Tori McLeod. Both instructors have extensive experience with equine and livestock as well as working as emergency responders. They also operate the North Carolina Specialized Mobile Animal Rescue Team as well as being instructors in technical large animal emergency rescue.

The course is geared towards veterinarians, first responders and emergency personnel as well as animal control officers and any horse owner or industry professional. The course will cover subject matter from animal behavior, safety considerations, restraints, containment, entrapments, motor vehicle accidents and overturned trailers, barn and wildfires, unstable ground, water rescues, and natural disaster preparation and response. Specialized instruction will be given to participants based on their background and auditors are welcome.

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Horse Tales With Ercel Ellis Horse Trailer Needed!

Lexington, Ky.- The Kentucky Horse Council is in need of a trailer for the Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training. Trailer must be driveable, but quality is not needed.

If you are looking to get rid of a trailer and would like it to go to good use in the training of emergency personnel and industry enthusiasts please contact [email protected] KEEP And The Race For Education Announce 2019 Scholarship Recipients

Lexington, Ky.-The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) and The Race For Education are proud to announce their 2019 scholarship recipients.

The KEEP Foundation Board of Directors approved nearly $60,000 in scholarships to 21 students, attending 10 universities across the Commonwealth. 14 of the 2019 scholarship recipients are students currently enrolled with a university or college in Kentucky in an equine and/or agriculture related major or a horse-related program.

"KEEP works in Frankfort and Washington to ensure that Kentucky's horse industry continues thriving. However, the true future of the industry depends on the next generation of talent who will bring hard work, creativity and new ideas to the table. Having this group of quality students interested in equine careers from all across Kentucky demonstrates that the industry's future will be in good hands. KEEP and the Race for Education are honored to work with these students", said Elisabeth Jensen, KEEP's Executive Vice President.

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New Vocations Charity Geld Voucher Program Thoroughbred Show The Geld Voucher Program provides financial assistance to promote discriminate breeding practices by supporting the castration of male equines for Kentucky horse owners with September 6- September 8 limited finances. For more information, click here. Qualifying Kentucky horse owners may be eligible for vouchers payable to the servicing veterinarian up to $135 per horse or $250 per family (multiple horses). Claiborne Farm Runhappy 5k and 2.5k Charges in excess of the voucher amount are to be paid by the horse owner to the September 20 veterinarian. Horse owners work directly with their veterinarian to have the geld service For more information, click here. performed.

Equine Safety Net Large Animal Emergency The Equine Safety Net was established to assist those caring horse owners who have Rescue Presented by USEF temporary financial setbacks (such as a job loss or medical incident within the past 6 Equine Disaster Relief Fund months), and are having difficulties feeding their horses. September 20-September 22 For more information and registration, click The Kentucky Horse Council will feed up to two horses for 30 days, so that these here. individuals may consider alternatives for the horses, or get back on their feet financially. Applications for 30 day extensions are also considered. Excel Equine Hunter Pace Euthanasia Voucher Program September 29 The KHC Euthanasia Program was established to ensure that aged, injured, or unwanted For more information, click here. Kentucky horses whose owners could not otherwise afford the service, may be euthanized.

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Don't forget to renew your Kentucky Horse Council membership to ensure some of the following benefits:

$1M Personal Excess Liability Insurance Policy Discounted Subscriptions to The Horsemen's Corral Magazine Buy 1, Get 1 Free Admission to the Kentucky Horse Park Eligible for KHC Year-End Awards Eligible to Serve on the KHC Board of Directors & KHC Committees Discounts Through the NTRA Advantage Program Free & Discounted Rates to KHC Sponsored Events Voting Privileges: Individual: 1 Vote; Family: 2 Votes Are you a registered Non-Profit in KY that has horses up for adoption? Email us a photo, description, and your contact info, and we will be glad to include your organization's adoptable horse.

Beyond benefits, your Kentucky Horse Council membership allows the Kentucky Horse Council, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, to further the protection and development of the Kentucky equine community through education and leadership.

The Kentucky Horse Council offers important educational programs such as Large Animal Rescue Training and Livestock KY Horse Council Investigation Training while offering leadership in trail building classes around the state and the Kentucky Trail Summit. The Kentucky Horse Council is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated, through Aside from those important programs, the education and leadership, to the protection and development of the Kentucky equine Kentucky Horse Council is also a leader in community. legislative advocacy on issues that affect horse owners of all breeds and disciplines. The Kentucky Horse Council provides educational programs and information, personal liability insurance, trail riding advocacy, horse show support, and an annual statewide To join the KHC, or renew your equine industry directory. membership, click here. The specialty Kentucky Horse Council license plate, features a foal lying in the grass, and provides the primary source of revenue for KHC programs.

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