News Archive: Equine
UK Signature Industries Career Fair successfully presents job seekers with equine and distilling opportunities
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Oct. 30, 2023
The UK Signature Industries Career Fair presented professional opportunities to more than 400 participants.
UK alum brings Thoroughbred racing dreams to life
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 26, 2023
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
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 24, 2023
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
Published on Oct. 19, 2023
UK students Grace Hamilton and Luis Ettedgui recently achieved a remarkable milestone.
UK workshop focuses on small acreage horse farms
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 5, 2023
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
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Aug. 25, 2023
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
Published on Aug. 8, 2023
Novel endophyte tall fescue varieties are harder to find.
UK specialist urges horse owners to plan for future hay needs now
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 18, 2023
Even though Kentucky is still in the grazing season, horse owners should plan for future hay needs now.
Kentucky Equine Survey reveals resilience of state's equine industry
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Jul. 12, 2023
The University of Kentucky and Kentucky Horse Council recently collaborated on the 2022 Kentucky Equine Survey. The results are in.
UK Equine students traveled to Ireland to learn from world-class equine operations
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Jul. 11, 2023
Recently 11 University of Kentucky Equine Science and Management undergraduate students embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from the best of Ireland’s equine industry.