Wildcat Canter University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs Newsletter
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September 2014 Wildcat Canter University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs Newsletter 2014 Welcome Back BBQ highlights Wildcat Canter September 2014 1 CONTENTS Wildcat Canterr Welcome Back BBQ-- a bouncing good time! The University of Kentucky Equine Science and Management undergraduate degree program kicked off the fall semester with its annual Welcome Back BBQ at the E.S. Good Barn on Monday, Sept. 15. More than 175 students, faculty and staff attended 6 the event and student organization Block and Bridle Club provided the food. ESMA Program Reception held Sept. 2 UK Ag Equine Programs hosted its annual Equine Science and Management Pro- gram Reception Sept. 2 at Spindletop Hall in Lexington, Ky. The event recognizes the importance of members of the equine industry who serve as intern hosts. In the past year, UK placed more than 70 internships for credit and coordinated more than 100 7 noncredit hands-on internships, volunteer, and employment opportunities. Student Professionalism Series People often tell students to enjoy college because they are the “best years of your life.” I am not sure that I agree with that statement. Some of my best years have come after college as my career started to unfold and I stopped having to eat potatoes and Mc- Donald’s just to stay within my budget. (I still eat McDonald’s by the way, only now it’s by choice as I am a firm believer that there are few things in life that a Big Mac meal 9 can’t cure.) Other features: Annual Draft Horse Field Day held 8 OrgSync 8 Program Horsepower-Bryan Cassill 13 Wildcat Canter September 2014 2 Galloping into the fall semester Wow! It’s hard to believe that we are already one full month into the fall 2014 semester. This semester we have reached a new all-time high in enrollment for the Equine Science and Management (ESMA) Pro- gram. Now the second largest major in the College, we welcomed approximately 100 new freshmen and transfers to UK during summer advising conferences and currently have 306 total students enrolled in the program (although this is an ever-changing number). And as if you didn’t think that was enough, we also have implemented a new curriculum we are excited about as it will allow equine students to customize their undergraduate program. Within the first few weeks of classes, we’ve also had many events to keep us busy. We honored our internship hosts, students who have completed internships and alumni during our ESMA Program Reception at Spindle- top Hall Sept. 2. Students enjoyed a meal prepared by the Block and Bridle Club while learning about our equine-related clubs and teams. Some even participated in the bouncy horse races, and we had a record number of teams (15!) participate in the 2nd Annual Equestrian Olympics during the Welcome Back BBQ. Now we are onto planning our first ever ESMA Alumni Tailgate event at Keeneland in mid-October and look forward to checking in with past students of the program. In just a few weeks, we will start advising with students for the spring semester. With midterms on the horizon, before we know it, the semester will be over and done with. It is important to stop and enjoy each experience you are part of and also to find a balance between your school commitments and the fun equine activities that the Bluegrass region offers. With that said, here are a few tips for students to keep in mind at this point in the semester: Kristen Wilson and 6-year-old The Midnight Ride exit the • Double check course syllabus, requirements, assignments and dead- arena this summer as 2014 lines. International Grand Cham- • Attend class regularly. pionship Show Trail Pleasure • Stay organized with a planner…it will quickly become your best friend. Amateur Owned & Trained • Take advantage of the resources on campus for peer tutoring. English Grand Champion • If you have a question, please ask! Visit your professor or instructor during office hours. • Get to know your academic advisor, as they will be your go to resource throughout your time here. • Check your UK email address often for communication from professors and advisors. As Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” Enjoy this race we are all part of as we continue to gallop through the fall semester and be sure to head out to Keeneland for the fall meet in October to enjoy the races. Kristen Wilson Academic Program Coordinator Wildcat Canter September 2014 3 Upcoming Events: NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS MASTHEAD October 2-26 Wildcat Canter Editorial Staff All American Quarter Horse Congress Hannah Forte, intern, contributing writer Alexandra Harper, MBA, contributing writer, managing editor, layout October 3 Jackson Wells, intern, contributing writer, layout Last day to change majors to another Holly Wiemers, MA, senior editor, contributing writer college Wildcat Canter Editorial Board October 9 Bob Coleman, PhD, PAS College of Agriculture, Food and director for undergraduate studies in equine science and Environment Career Fair management, associate professor in animal and food sciences and ex- tension horse specialist October 10 Nancy Cox, PhD Keeneland College Scholarship Day dean of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment October 10, 10 a.m. - noon Elizabeth LaBonty, MS The 13th Mary Passenger lecturer and internship coordinator Memorial Lecture on Equine Medi- Jill Stowe, PhD cine and Surgery director of UK Ag Equine Programs and associate professor in “The Novel Contribution of Horse agricultural economics Genomics to Studies of Equine Viral Arteritis” by Ernie Bailey Kristen Wilson, MS academic program coordinator “The Effects of Exercise on Equine Bone and Cartilage” by Elwyn Firth October 12 Kentucky Horse Park Battle in the Saddle Celebrity Team Penning October 12 UK Ag Equine Programs Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders’ N212 Ag Sciences Building North Association Pedigree & Confirmation Lexington, KY 40546-0091 Clinic Office: (859) 257-2226 [email protected] www.ca.uky.edu/equine October 20 Racetrack Injury Prevention Symposium October 20 Midterm October 20-November 14 Advising for 2014 Winter and 2015 Spring Terms UK’s Cheerleaders at the 2014 Ag Roundup Wildcat Canter September 2014 4 Welcome Back BBQ -- a bouncing good time! UPDATES ESMA PROGRAM Holly Wiemers The University of Kentucky Equine Science and Management undergraduate degree program kicked off the fall semester with its annual Welcome Back Barbeque at the E.S. Good Barn on Monday, Sept. 15. More than 175 students, faculty and staff attended the event and student organization. Block and Bridle Club provided the food. Students had an opportunity to learn more about UK’s various equine-related clubs and teams and participate in bouncy horse races, hilariously called by Richmond-based Quarter Horse breeder and exhibitor Chuck Givens. Returning this year, an Equestrian Olympics event was also held, in which 15 teams took part. Three- or four-member teams took turns participating in games relating to UK’s equine clubs and teams. These games included a three-legged jumping course, bouncy horse hula hoop roping, an obstacle course and “late to the show,” where participants had to hurriedly dress in one of four types of disciplines’ clothes as part of a timed relay. The team with the fastest time in all four games won. Each team member of the first place team received a trophy, ribbon and cup of candy. Other teams received ribbons and candy. The official results from Equestrian Olympics are below. Congratulations to all of the teams! 1. R.E.A.D. Club (6 min, 41 sec) 2. Team Maine Chance (6 min, 47 sec) 3. UK Equine Faculty team (7 min, 2 sec) 4. Wildcat Wranglers (Equine Programs’ Office) (7 min, 9 sec) 5. UK Dressage and Eventing Team #2 (7 min, 21 sec) 6. Equus Bonita (7 min, 39 sec) 7. Team Brazil (8 min, 3 sec) 8. Rockin’ Rider (8 min, 51 sec) 9. Feisty Fillies (9 min, 9 sec) 10. UK Dressage and Eventing Team #4 (9 min, 14 sec) R.E.A.D. Club members and their 11. UK Dressage and Eventing Team #1 (9 min, 25 sec) first place trophies 12. Fighting Fillies (10 min, 10 sec) 13. Ready to Ride (10 min, 38 sec) 14. Out of State (11 min, 11 sec) 15. MAJK (17 min, 18 sec) Jill Stowe brought her A-game to bob for apples Equestrian Olympics participants show how to (and not to) navigate a three-legged course Wildcat Canter September 2014 5 continued from page 5 ESMA PROGRAM UPDATES ESMA PROGRAM Students navigating the Tae-hun Nam roping Blind Horse Course Holly Wiemers racing the clock on a bouncy horse The Equine Programs’ office completing the hippology quiz UKAg Round Up recap Holly Wiemers The 2014 UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Round Up was held Sept. 3-6 in and around the E.S. Good Barn on the south end of UK’s campus. Round-Up is an annu- al event put on by the Agriculture and Human/Environmental Services Alumni Association each year as an opportunity Dean Nancy Cox assists with the to promote the College and encourage social interaction preparation of food for Ag Round Up among students and faculty. This year’s event included a Rotary luncheon, legislature day, staff appreciation day and alumni activities. Students interact while attending Ag Round Up Wildcat Canter September 2014 6 ESMA Program Reception held Sept. 2 Holly Wiemers UPDATES ESMA PROGRAM UK Ag Equine Programs hosted its annual Equine Science and Management Program Reception Sept.