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The Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers Club (KTFMC) awards one Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) intern a Management Award each session.  This award recognizes an intern for their hard work, professionalism, and dedication to the industry.  The award includes a cash prize as well as an opportunity to shadow an industry professional of the intern’s choosing for the week following their internship.  Shannon McBride was recently announced as the KTFMC scholarship winner for the Fall of 2008.  Congratulations Shannon!

The Michell Fuerniss Scholarship Fund has been established to benefit one commendable KEMI intern each session.  The scholarship fund was created to honor the memory of Michelle Fuerniss, a young Central Kentucky woman who was devoted to the Thoroughbred industry.  Cheryl Boyd was selected to receive the award as recognition of her work ethic, community involvement, and her dedication to the care of horses.  Congratulations, Cheryl!

The Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) is pleased to welcome 23 interns for the Fall of 2008 session:

Heather Boyd – Colorado State University

Cheryl Brewer Boyd – Judson College

Patricia Calkins – Harvard University

Roberto Chozet – University of Arizona

Sarah Doucette – University of Maine

Tryn Espelien – Oregon State University

Bonnie Forgeng – North Carolina State University

Amanda Hakes – Kansas State University

Joellyn Hasse – Eastern Oregon University

Andrea Hatfield – Middle Tennessee State University

Stephanie Honer – Michigan State University

Rachelle Jamrose – Colorado State University

Sara Kaniewski – Purdue University

Kelly Kauber – Washington State University

Erin Laurie – Auburn University

Vincent Marie – France

Shannon McBride – Bringham Young University

Justine Olberding – Colorado State University

Rachel Owens – New Mexico State University

Jonell Rakestraw – Kansas State University

Jennifer Spies – University of California, Davis

Sara Stone – University of Findlay

Kimberly White – Middle Tennessee State University

Welcome interns!

Congratulations to our Spring of 2008 Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) graduates!

Leah Bailey – Middle Tennessee State University – Margaux Farm

Jessica Bruch – University of Nebraska – Creekview Farm

Michael Buckley – Ireland – Juddmonte Farms

Christie Craven – University of Maryland – Pin Oak Stud

Anna Drow – Michigan State University – Dell Ridge Farm

Jennifer Dubose – Delaware Valley College – Shadwell Farm

Rafael Flores – Texas A&M University – Overbrook Farm

Brandi Fortier – University of Massachusetts – Ashford Stud

Andrea Hatfield – Middle Tennessee State University – Cobra Farm

Lauren Kusch – University of New Hampshire – Lane’s End/Oak Tree Division

Lisa Letsch – Oregon State University – Crestwood Farm

Erin Lewis – Cal Poly San Luis Obispo – Margaux Farm

Naomi Martin – New Mexico State University – Shawnee Farm

Cheri Mercier-Bradicich – Guildford Technical Community College – Shawnee Farm

Ashley Reading – Texas A&M University – Pin Oak Stud

Tanya Sanchez – New Mexico State University – Shadwell Farm

Jackie Snyder – University of Nebraska – Mill Ridge Farm

Joseph Wiseman – Transylvania University – Three Chimneys Farm

Best of luck to our Spring of 2008 graduates!

The Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers Club (KTFMC) awards one Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) intern a Management Award each session.  This award recognizes an intern for their hard work, professionalism, and dedication to the industry.  The award includes a cash prize as well as an opportunity to shadow an industry professional of the intern’s choosing for the week following their internship.  Michael Buckley was recently announced as the KTFMC scholarship winner for the Spring of 2008.  Congratulations, Michael!

The Michell Fuerniss Scholarship Fund has been established to benefit one commendable KEMI intern each session.  The scholarship fund was created to honor the memory of Michelle Fuerniss, a young Central Kentucky woman who was devoted to the Thoroughbred industry.  Erin Lewis was selected to receive the award as recognition of her work ethic, community involvement, and her dedication to the care of horses.  Congratulations, Erin!

The Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) is pleased to welcome 19 interns for the Spring of 2008 session:

Leah Bailey – Middle Tennessee State University

Jessica Bruch – University of Nebraska

Michael Buckley – Ireland

Christie Craven – University of Maryland

Anna Drow – Michigan State University

Jennifer Dubose – Delaware Valley College

Rafael Flores – Texas A&M University

Brandi Fortier – University of Massachusetts

Andrea Hatfield – Middle Tennessee State University

Amy Jones – Texas A&M University

Lauren Kusch – University of New Hampshire

Lisa Letsch – Oregon State University

Erin Lewis – Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Naomi Martin – New Mexico State University

Cheri Mercier-Bradicich – Guildford Technical Community College

Ashley Reading – Texas A&M University

Tanya Sanchez – New Mexico State University

Jackie Snyder – University of Nebraska

Joseph Wiseman – Transylvania University

Welcome interns!

Congratulations to our Fall of 2007 Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) graduates!

Ashley Bryant – University of Maine – Hunter Valley Farm

Darci Burton – Chico State University – Trackside Farm

Amanda Bush – North Carolina State University – Shawnee Farm

Clay Cason – California – Three Chimneys Farm

Briana Clark – University of Vermont – Pin Oak Stud

Kathryn Dickson – New Mexico State University – Juddmonte Farm

Sylwia Dobrzynska – Poland – Margaux Farm

Meredith Freeney – Michigan State University – Shawnee Farm

Katie Goodman – William Woods University – Creekview Farm

Sarah Grigoleit – Colorado State University – Juddmonte Farms

Vyctoria Griner – Michigan State University – Dell Ridge Farm

Leanda Hodgkin – Johnson & Wales University – Trackside Farm

Joy Hohenshelt – University of California Davis – Three Chimneys Farm

Lisa Letsch – Oregon State University – Crestwood Farm

Leisa Milano – Utah State University – Ashford Stud

Amber Pipes – Louisiana Tech University – Lane’s End/Oak Tree Division

Jessica Smith – New Mexico State University – Mill Ridge Farm

Amy Vasko – University of California, Davis – Juddmonte Farms

Felicia Whitten – University of Maine – Dell Ridge Farm

Justin Wojczynski – Michigan State University – Stonestreet Farm

Katrina Zimmer – University of California, Davis – Pin Oak Stud

Best of luck to our Fall of 2007 graduates!