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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.  Lauren Eisemann was selected to receive the award as recognition of her work ethic, community involvement, and his dedication to the care of horses.  Congratulations, Lauren!

The Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) is pleased to welcome 31 interns for the Spring of 2014 session:

Kelsey Arnold – University of Findlay

Danielle Austin – Delaware Valley College

Shelby Avann – University of Guelph, Canada

Bryan Barnhart – University of Louisville

Katie Clayton – University of Arkansas

Samantha Cripps – Michigan State University

Katie Derks – SUNY Cobbleskill

Elizabeth Domingue – Louisiana State University

Lauren Eisemann – Ohio State University

Kaitlan Farmer – Texas A&M University

Colleen Felton – University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Kelly Golczak – St. Xavier University

Allison Kosch – California State University, Fresno

Emily Lago – University of Kentucky

Melissa Lloyd – West Virginia University

Summer Lowe – College of Southern Idaho

Rachael Magnuson – Washington State University

Michele Manhart – Iowa State University

Mariah Maughan – Murdoch University, Australia

Alyssa Milano – University of New Hampshire

Cecily Mommaerts – Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Alexandra Ng – Skidmore College

Nikki Novak – University of Nebraska

Nicollette Poole – University of Georgia

Mackenzie Schneekloth – University of Nebraska

Emily Schwendemann – University of Wisconsin, River Falls

Emily Silva – University of Connecticut

Taylor Van Luven – Michigan State University

Ke’Yatta Wall – North Carolina A&T State University

Welcome interns!

Congratulations to our Fall of 2013 Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) graduates!

Natalia Banasiak – University of KwaZulu, South Africa – Pin Oak Stud

Bryan Barnhart – University of Louisville – Indian Creek Farm

Amber Bray – University of Waterloo, Canada – Maraux Farm

Karen Bublitz – University of Wisconsin, Platteville – Shawhan Place

Fatima Champagne – Judson College – Dixiana Farm

Lauren Eiseman – Ohio State University – Juddmonte Farms

Taylor Faccio – University of Vermont – Denali Stud

Colleen Felton – University of Massachusetts, Amherst – Juddmonte Farms

William Franz – University of Miami, Ohio – Ashford Stud

Luke Gilbert – University of Queensland, Australia – Stone Farm

Lucinda Gillespie – California State University, Fresno – Monticule Farm

Juliana Gomes – Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo – Margaux Farm

Megan Guilliams – Murray State University – Darby Dan Farm

Kelsey Herman – Yakima Valley Community College – Lane’s End/Oak Tree Division

Leah Jones – Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo – Trackside Farm

Elisabeth Sawlesky – Post University – Pin Oak Stud

Katie Springer – West Virginia University – Monticule Farm

Leigh Ann Stead – University of Delaware – Denali Stud

Xueli (Shirley) Wang – Nanjing Agricultural University, China – Lane’s End Farm

Best of luck to our Fall of 2013 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.  Lauren Eisemann was recently announced as the KTFMC scholarship winner for the Fall of 2013.  Congratulations, Lauren!

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.  Lucinda Gillespie was selected to receive the award as recognition of her work ethic, community involvement, and his dedication to the care of horses.  Congratulations, Lucinda!

The Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) is pleased to welcome 19 interns for the Fall of 2013 session:

Natalia Banasiak – University of KwaZulu, South Africa

Bryan Barnhart – University of Louisville

Amber Bray – University of Waterloo, Canada

Karen Bublitz – University of Wisconsin, Platteville

Fatima Champagne – Judson College

Lauren Eiseman – Ohio State University

Taylor Faccio – University of Vermont

Colleen Felton – University of Massachusetts, Amherst

William Franz – University of Miami, Ohio

Luke Gilbert – University of Queensland, Australia

Lucinda Gillespie – California State University, Fresno

Juliana Gomes – Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Megan Guilliams – Murray State University

Kelsey Herman – Yakima Valley Community College

Leah Jones – Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Elisabeth Sawlesky – Post University

Katie Springer – West Virginia University

Leigh Ann Stead – University of Delaware

Xueli (Shirley) Wang – Nanjing Agricultural University, China

 

Welcome interns!

Congratulations to our Spring of 2013 Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) graduates!

Nyssa Aker – Purdue University – Stonestreet Farm

Natalia Banasiak – University of KwaZulu, South Africa – Ashford Stud

Cheyenne Black – Morehead State University – Denali Stud

Karen Bublitz – University of Wisconsin, Platteville – Shawhan Place

Heather Bullard – Texas A&M University – Indian Creek

Katie Faust – University of Connecticut – Adena Springs

Corin Foster – University of Arizona – Shadwell Farm

Laura Fuller – Texas A&M University – Margaux Farm

Luke Gilbert – University of Queensland – Stone Farm

Lucinda Gillespie – California State University, Fresno – Dixiana Farm

Megan Guilliams – Murray State University – Vinmar Farm

Kelsey Herman – Yakima Valley Community College – Lane’s End/Oak Tree Division

Chelsey Hintze – University of Wisconsin, Platteville – WinStar Farm

Brittany Hoffman – West Virginia University – Pin Oak Stud

Michelle Igel – University of California, Davis – Shawnee Farm

Kari Inch – Kansas State University – Trackside Farm

Amber Kruger – Michigan State University – Stonestreet Farm

Billie Jo Kubat – South Dakota State University – Monticule Farm

Jessica Kysar – New Mexico State University – Lane’s End/Oak Tree Division

Lauren Mangin – University of Minnesota, Twin Cities – Lane’s End Farm

Samantha Parlapiano – Lake Erie College – Indian Creek Farm

Amber Partridge – Purdue University – Pin Oak Stud

Megan Pearson – Murray State University – Adena Springs

Allyssa Richie – Colorado State University – Shawnee Farm

Kelly Schroeder – University of Wisconsin, Madison – Castleton Lyons

Bobbie Schwartz – Oregon State University – Monticule Farm

Brittany Skoien – University of Minnesota, Crookston – WinStar Farm

Ashley Williams – North Carolina State University – Dell Ridge Farm

Best of luck to our Spring of 2013 graduates!

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.  Karen Bublitz was selected to receive the award as recognition of her work ethic, community involvement, and his dedication to the care of horses.  Congratulations, Karen!