Kentucky Horse eNews - October 8, 2026

Kentucky Horse News

UK's Annual Pre-Vet Experience Day Returns in February

The annual University of Kentucky Pre-Veterinary Experience Day returns Feb. 13, 2027, in the new Martin-Gatton Agricultural Sciences building on the University of Kentucky campus. Organized by the UK Pre-Veterinary Mentoring Program within the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, in collaboration with the Kentucky Horse Council, the daylong event is designed for college school students interested in a career in veterinary medicine.

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Health & Welfare News

Equine Industry Celebrates Horse-Human Connection with HORSETOBER

Horses for Mental Health has announced the launch of HORSETOBER™ this month. It’s a new international awareness movement bringing together organizations, brands and horse lovers to share stories of the meaningful relationships between humans and horses.

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Supporter Spotlight: Junkins Run Farm

Are you searching for a spacious horse barn in Simpsonville, KY? Look no further than Junkins Run Farm. Their horse boarding facility is fit for all breeds and disciplines. With 75+ acres of spacious fields with lush grass and run-ins, lakes, woods, riding trails, and access to Shelby Trails Equestrian Park, you and your horse will have a comfortable stay on their farm.

Kentucky Real Estate Spotlight

This 121-acre turnkey horse farm in Midway has been incredibly well updated. The property includes 17 V-Mesh fenced paddocks and five fields with run-in sheds and automatic waterers, three barns with a total of 54 stalls, a Kraft covered Euro-cisor, round pen, and brand new state of the art, 110 x 220 indoor arena with large viewing room and roll up windows for ventilation. Housing includes a farm manager's house and two tenant houses.

Competition, Event and Racing News

Keating Named US Equestrian CEO

The U.S. Equestrian Federation has appointed Sonja Keating as chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Keating, currently the federation’s chief operating officer and general counsel, will succeed Bill Moroney, who will retire at the end of 2026 after more than a decade leading the organization.

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Adoption Corner

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Meet Accord!

2023 16.1h Thoroughbred Gelding

Accord is a Kentucky-bred gelding by War of Will who retired sound from racing in July. He did have a quarter crack in his hind foot that has now resolved. Accord is a very kind and inquisitive young gelding He is very amicable and wants to please. He is well behaved for bathing, vet and farrier and enjoys a nice grooming session. He walks nicely on a lead rope and is respectful of his handlers. He stays quiet in his stall and is quiet when turned out. Accord is a gorgeous mover who is strong and straightforward - a classy horse through and through.

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What is the Kentucky Horse Council?

The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) is a 501(c)3 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; personal liability insurance through individual and family memberships; and financial assistance programs for horse owners in need through the Save Our Horses (SOHO) fund.

The specialty Kentucky Horse Council license plate, which features a foal lying in the grass, provides the primary source of revenue for KHC programming.

Join the KHC here.

A KHC membership also provides the following:

$1 million personal excess liability insurance policy
Buy one, get one free admission to the Kentucky Horse Park and discounts at the Kentucky Horse Park gift shop
Discounts through the NTRA Equine Discounts and the Equine Equipment Program
Discounted subscription to The Horse magazine
Discounts on Visit Horse Country tours

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