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KENTUCKY HORSE COUNCIL PUTS U.S. EQUINE DISASTER RELIEF FUNDS TO WORK

Release Date: 12-Apr-12
Author or Contact: Virginia Grulke
Category:  Disaster Relief  
This year, tornadoes devastated many towns in Kentucky, affecting a great number of people as well as animals. Many horses perished during, or a result of, the tornadoes. The surviving horses were left in dangerous situations, as they encountered destroyed barns, blown-down fencing, overturned trucks & trailers and loss of feed. Their owners also lost homes and vehicles, so worrying about their animals added yet another burden.
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Equitrekking Host To Address Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference

Release Date: 26-Mar-12
Author or Contact: Virginia Grulke
Category:  Seminars  
Darley Newman, creator and host of the popular TV show Equitrekking will be a featured speaker at the Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference to be held July 12-14, 2012 in Lexington, Kentucky.
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Kentucky Horse Council Awarded Kentucky Proud Partner In Excellence

Release Date: 22-Mar-12
Author or Contact: Virginia Grulke
Category:  Kentucky Proud  
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has awarded the Kentucky Proud Partner of Excellence to the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) in recognition of their commitment to the growth and sustainability of agriculture in the Commonwealth.
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KHC Offers Disaster Relief to Horse Owners Affected by Recent Tornadoes

Release Date: 5-Mar-12
Author or Contact: Dawn Miller
Category:  Media Releases  
Lexington, KY, March 5, 2012 - The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) is providing coordination for the U.S. Equine Disaster Relief Fund to support horse owners affected by this past week's tornadoes. KHC has experience responding to equine crises through this fund and the Save Our Horses (SoHo) Fund. "In the past, we have supported many victims of flooding and disasters in other states, and now it is Kentucky which needs ...
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KHC & KCA Partner to Teach Livestock Investigation to Kentucky Officials

Release Date: 21-Feb-12
Author or Contact: Ginny Grulke
Category:  Education  
Lexington, KY, February 21, 2012 - Livestock Investigation Training for county and state officials returns to Asbury University March 14-16, 2012. Developed by the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) in partnership with the Kentucky Cattlemen's Association (KCA) with input from experienced enforcement officers, veterinarians, and livestock producers, the three day course is tailored to the needs of the Commonwealth. Throughout the ...
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Public Vote Announced for Favorite New Horse License Plate Design

Release Date: 15-Feb-12
Author or Contact: Virginia Grulke
Category:  Recent News  
The iconic specialty license plate featuring a foal lying in the grass is about to be updated, according to the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) which sponsors the plate.
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Kentucky Horse Council Announces Position on Constitutional Amendment for Expanded Gaming

Release Date: 9-Feb-12
Author or Contact: Ginny Grulke
Category:  Media Releases  
Lexington KY, February 9, 2012 - The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) today released their position on a constitutional amendment for expanded gaming in Kentucky. The following states KHC's position: Much Needed Investment in the Kentucky Equine Industry The Kentucky Horse Council supports the Constitutional amendment process that "lets the people decide" regarding the question of expanded gaming in Kentucky. If ...
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Kentucky Horse Council Recognizes Outstanding Service at Annual Convention

Release Date: 30-Jan-12
Author or Contact: Virginia Grulke
Category:  Events  
Lexington, KY, January 31, 2012 – At their annual banquet on January 13, 2012, The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) presented awards for excellence in support to the equine industry.
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KHC Announces USRider Promotion for Members

Release Date: 18-Jan-12
Author or Contact: Virginia Grulke
Category:  Membership Benefits  
The Kentucky Horse Council today announces a new partnership with USRider. USRider has created a special limited-time program just for Kentucky Horse Council members. For any member of KHC who joins USRider between January 13 and February 29, 2012, each KHC member will receive $10 off the $29 activation fee. In addition...
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Kentucky Horse Council Welcomes New 2012 Board Members

Release Date: 17-Jan-12
Author or Contact: Virginia Grulke
Category:  Board of Directors  
The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) welcomes the following new members to the 2012 KHC Board.
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Kentucky Horse Council Forms New All-Industry Advisory Council

Release Date: 16-Jan-12
Author or Contact: Virginia Grulke
Category:  Equine Association  Subcategory:  Associations
Lexington KY, January 16, 2012 - The Kentucky Horse Council today announces the formation of the Kentucky Breed & Discipline Council (KBDC). This council is a formal part of the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) and consists of one representative from each equine breed association or equine discipline association in the Commonwealth. Associations that are members of the Kentucky Horse Council will be represented on KBDC. The KBDC ...
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Horses Added to Kentucky Proud Program

Release Date: 6-Oct-11
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Category:  Media Releases  
For immediate release CONTACTS: Cara Stewart, KEEP 859-259-0007 Ginny Grulke, KHC 859-367-0509 Bill Clary, Kentucky Department of Agriculture, 502-564-1137 Lexington, KY (October 6, 2011) -- The Kentucky Department of Agriculture, the Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP), and the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) ...
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Horsemen Embrace Wildlife Opportunity in Western Kentucky

Release Date: 8-Sep-11
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Category:  Media Releases  
About 40 men, women and children gathered on August 14th near Morganfield, Kentucky to clear hiking and horseback riding trails at the Higginson-Henry Wildlife Management Area. Cicadas provided the music. Volunteers provided a rewarding lunch that included smoked deer meat sandwiches. Many volunteers were members of the Western Kentucky Back Country Horsemen, a non-profit affiliate of Back Country Horsemen of America. BCHA advocates for ...
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KY Horse Council Leads Strategic Planning Session for Equine Industry

Release Date: 21-Jul-11
Author or Contact: Ginny Grulke
Category:  Media Releases  
Kentucky's horses are often referred to as a "signature industry", providing the September 24, 2011 Time: 8:00 - 4:30PM Location: Fayette County Extension Office By Invitation Only Commonwealth with an identity that goes beyond state and national borders. Horses provide Kentuckians thousands of jobs, ...
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Unwanted Horses: Why We Still Have Them & How It Affects You

Release Date: 24-Jun-11
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Category:  Media Releases  
Lexington, KY, June 24, 2011 - Four years ago a myriad of events led to an increase in unwanted horses. "Unwanted horse" is a loose term that defines every horse which does not have a purpose, including horses that are owned and cared for but are actually unwanted, those whose owners are neglectful, and abandoned horses. Reports of hundreds of abandoned horses running loose on strip mines and in communities found their way into ...
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KY Horse Council's Equine Disaster Relief Fund Recipient of Fund Raising Effort

Release Date: 9-Jun-11
Author or Contact: Essie Rogers
Category:  Disaster Relief  
The Kentucky Horse Council's (KHC) US Disaster Relief Fund, which provides a central coordination point for Kentucky's efforts to support horses affected by natural disasters, was chosen as the recipient of Horse Radio Network's (HRN) "Horse World Gives Back" program. Horse World Gives Back is a nationwide charitable initiative aimed at uniting the horse community in a fund raising drive to benefit horses and horse owners affected by ...
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Kentucky Horse Council Sponsors Equine Leadership Meeting

Release Date: 25-May-11
Author or Contact: Ginny Grulke
Category:  Media Releases  
Lexington, KY, May 25, 2011 - Representatives of 35 equine associations from around the Commonwealth met at Claudia Sander's Dinner Restaurant in Shelbyville on May 17, 2011. They participated in presentations and discussions about the future of the equine industry, challenges and threats, and the need for industry wide initiatives. In attendance were Presidents and board representatives from equine breed and discipline associations, ...
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KHC Continues to Coordinate Kentucky Support to Horses Affected by Natural Disasters

Release Date: 17-May-11
Author or Contact: Essie Rogers
Category:  Disaster Relief  
The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) provides a central coordination point for Kentucky equine rescue efforts to support horses affected by hurricanes, tornados, floods, fire and other natural disasters. KHC has experience responding to equine crisis through the US Disaster Relief Fund and the Save Our Horses (SoHo) Fund. "Supporting the efforts of other states to address the needs of horses impacted by natural disaster is the best way ...
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KENA Dinner Meeting to Focus on Spring Pasture Management

Release Date: 28-Apr-11
Author or Contact: Ginny Grulke
Category:  Events  
Properly managing pastures and carefully overseeing turnout during the spring months is especially important for all horse owners, breeders, and managers. At the May 19th Kentucky Equine Networking Association (KENA) dinner meeting, Dr. Ray Smith of the University of Kentucky and Dr. Joe Pagan of Kentucky Equine Research will share their expertise in preventing devastating forage related medical problems for Kentucky horses. The ...
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KY Equine Associations to Collaborate on Strategies to Strengthen Horse Community

Release Date: 25-Apr-11
Author or Contact: Ginny Grulke
Category:  Recent News  
Lexington, KY, April 25, 2011 - Kentucky proudly touts itself "the Horse Capital of the World". But a visit to Marion County Florida reveals that Ocala makes the same claim. On the surface this may seem like a battle of semantics, but in reality defining Kentucky as the Horse Capital of the World means a great deal more than just words on a page. One of Kentucky's greatest challenges to maintaining a stronghold as "the Horse Capital ...
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