Lexington Equine Medical Group Donates $15,000 to the Kentucky Horse Council for Eastern KY Efforts

Lexington Equine Medical Group (LEMG) has donated $15,000 to the Kentucky Horse Council, earmarking the funds for the Council’s efforts in Eastern Kentucky. The funds were raised from the organization's hunter pace and 5K held at the Kentucky Horse Park earlier this year.

The second annual LEMG Hunter Pace welcomed horses of all breeds and disciplines, and offered friendly competition in jumping, non-jumping and pleasure divisions in a new, two-day format. Divisions over both days were placed through sixth, with the top three teams receiving additional awards. 5K runners were led by horse-and-rider teams over the same track as the hunter pace. Custom belt buckles were awarded to the Top Male and Top Female runner in the 5K.

The 2026 event will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park on September 5 and 6, and the 5K will take place the morning of September 6.

“Our team was excited to welcome nearly 300 runners and riders to the Kentucky Horse Park,” said Dr. Rocky M. Mason, founding partner of Lexington Equine Medical Group. “It was a fantastic day seeing riders of all ages and disciplines enjoy their horses and support such a great cause, and one that is close to my heart. Not every horse in the Commonwealth is blessed with adequate food, shelter or veterinary care, and we are honored to give back to an organization that offers a variety of equine welfare assistance programs to horses in the state."

“The Kentucky Horse Council is thankful for LEMG’s dedication to the health of all Kentucky horses, and we are particularly grateful for the ways in which their team continually assists our charity with equine welfare and outreach initiatives," said Sarah E. Coleman, Executive Director of the Kentucky Horse Council. “It's because of generous donations like this that we can continue to offer assistance to horses in need, specifically in Eastern Kentucky."

See complete Hunter Pace results here.

See photography from Rachel Milewski Media here.

Learn more about Lexington Equine Medical Group here.

Didn't run or ride, but want to support the work the KHC does? Donate here: kentuckyhorse.org/Donate

ABOUT THE KENTUCKY HORSE COUNCIL: The Kentucky Horse Council is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection and development of the Kentucky equine community through education and leadership. The KHC provides educational programs like large animal emergency rescue training and livestock investigation training; networking opportunities; personal liability insurance through individual and family memberships; and financial assistance programs for horse owners in need through the Save Our Horses (SOHO) fund. Learn more at kentuckyhorse.org