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Katie Shoultz: Secretariat Center’s Susanna Thomas helping thoroughbreds shed ‘bad rap’
Katie Shoultz KyForward Contributor Susanna Thomas has grit. Mud, manure, and stray shavings, too. But mostly a heck of a lot of grit. As the Director of the Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center (MMSC) at the Horse Park, …
Turfway Park’s first chaplain, Rev. Doug Eldridge, returns to post after 37 years
Rev. Doug Eldridge, who served as Turfway Park’s first chaplain 37 years ago, has returned to the Northern Kentucky Thoroughbred racetrack to again serve as chaplain. Eldridge’s appointment was confirmed June 1 by the Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy (KRTC), a …
Liane Crossley: Bright future ahead for jockey from India who launched career in Lexington
Aparna “Abby” Das Battula has a need for speed. As a youngster, she satisfied her craving with speed skating and other sports. Today, she fulfills the desire aboard Thoroughbred racehorses. On June 16, Battula took her skills to …
BCTC-NARA graduate to participate in Prix Longines race at historic Chantilly in France
North American Racing Academy graduate Aparna Das Battula has been selected to compete in the second running of the Prix Longines Future Racing Stars race on Sunday, June 16 at the historic Chantilly racecourse in France. The 1800 meter …
Registration open for Ky. Horse Council’s Livestock Investigation Training Program
The Livestock Investigation Training is back this summer and will be held from July 31st to August 2nd at Morehead State University. Registration is now open to all county and state officials, such as Animal Control Officers, Sheriffs, and …
Liane Crossley: Belmont features rematch between morning line favorite Orb, Oxbow
A field of 14 has been entered for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in the New York City suburbs. Kentucky Derby winner Orb is the 3-to-1 morning line favorite in the third jewel of the Triple Crown. Preakness …
Pony Up! Kentucky’s customized handbags
proving a stylish way to help horses in need
Molly Crain KyForward intern When a customer walked in Versailles’ popular women’s boutique, Pretty in Pink, co-owner Donna Carroll couldn’t help but notice her “fabulous equestrian-themed purse.” In fact, PonyUp! Kentucky, a nonprofit organization that supports horse rescue …
Keeneland breaks out the New York food
and drink for Belmont Day party Saturday
Keeneland welcomes race fans to celebrate Belmont Day on Saturday, June 8, with a party featuring New York-style food, picnics in the paddock and a full slate of simulcast racing. Admission and parking at Keeneland are free on Belmont …
Kiana Berry sees success by keeping eyes
off ribbons and on the horses, competition
By Judah Taylor KyForward intern Winning trophies can lead to arrogance, but riding horses can conserve meekness. Kiana Berry, a Northern Kentucky University junior knows the exact exchange rate. A decorated horseback rider, Berry recently added to her …
Pioneer of equine sports psychology makes successful career in Thoroughbred industry
By Natalie Voss KyForward correspondent Kerry Thomas has grown used to being thought of as a little different. The easiest way to describe what he does is to say that he is the pioneer of equine sports psychology. …
CKRH Night of the Stars fundraiser to be held June 15 at Keeneland Entertainment Complex
A one-of-a-kind experience – a stay at WinStar Farm featuring dinner with University of Kentucky head football coach Mark Stoops – will be auctioned to the highest bidder at the 10th annual Night of the Starts, the gala fundraiser …
Kentucky Horse Council City Slickers event set for june 22 at the Kentucky Horse Park
Parents and kids are invited to spend a day together learning to work with horses at the Kentucky Horse Park. This one-day program called City Slickers is being sponsored by the Kentucky Horse Council. Participants can be of all …
Liane Crossley: Theories abound, but bottom line is Triple Crown wasn’t meant to be easy
There will be no winner of Thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown when the Belmont Stakes is contested on Saturday, June 8. Hopes for the first coronation since Affirmed won in 1978 ended with little fanfare when Kentucky Derby winner Orb finished …
Link between horse care, human emotional intelligence brought out in new UK research
Researchers in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture recently completed one of the first studies to explore how working with horses can develop emotional intelligence in humans. UK Center for Leadership Development researchers Patricia Dyk and Lissa …
University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs to host an Equine Farm and Facilities Expo
University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs will host an Equine Farm and Facilities Expo from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 at Tollgate Farm in Georgetown. Horse owners and horse farm managers will be able to see a range of …
