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. Amber-Lynn Van Wiebe was recently announced as the KTFMC scholarship winner for the Spring of 2010. Congratulations, Amber-Lynn!
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. Amber-Lynn Van Wiebe was selected to receive the award as recognition of her work ethic, community involvement, and her dedication to the care of horses. Congratulations, Amber-Lynn!
The Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) is pleased to welcome 26 interns for the Spring of 2010 session:
Sarah Agner – Middle Tennessee State University
Caitlin Barnett – University of Arkansas
Christi Caruso – Murray State University
Zachary Dieffenbach – Michigan State University
Andrea Dow – Lake Erie College
Alex Dvorski – William Woods University
Vanessa Fry – Texas A&M University
Emily Grosso – Otterbein College
Amanda Hakes – Kansas State University
Evan Hall-Wilhelm – Mount Ida College
Katherine Hoffman – Montana State University
Candace James – Auburn University
Heather Likins – University of Wyoming
Kelsey Lupo – University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Elise Madara – Louisiana State University
Kate McGuigan – Bluegrass Community & Technical College
Nancy Miller – Tennessee Tech University
Katie Orben – University of Florida
Leah Ross – University of New Hampshire
Brianne Sharp – University of Arkansas
Katie Spruell – Berry College
Margaux Thomas – Italy
Chassidy Thompson – Tuskegee University
Amber-Lynn Van Wiebe – Canada
Kemal Yilmaz – Turkey
Whitney Zoll – Michigan State University
Welcome interns!
Congratulations to our Fall of 2009 Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) graduates!
Shaun Basch – Baker College – Lane’s End Farm
Megan Benson – Cal Poly San Luis Obispo – Pin Oak Stud
Shennon Boyer – Ohio State ATI – Dell Ridge Farm
Brian Conlon – University of Kentucky – Three Chimneys Farm
Katie Curtis – Oregon State University – Juddmonte Farms
Laura Dorsch – Berry College – Trackside Farm
Becky Farha – Kansas State University – Trackside Farm
Emily Grosso – Otterbein College – Ashford Stud
Nanci House – Tarleton State University – Pin Oak Stud
Amy Hunter – Northeastern Junior College – Crestwood Farm
Ciaran Keaveney – Ireland – Ashford Stud
Abby Lambert – Michigan State University – Margaux Farm
Julie Larson – University of Wisconsin, River Falls – Dixianna Farm
Kelsey Lupo – University of Massachusetts, Amherst – Miacomet Farm
Marlena Markiewicz – Michigan State University – Dell Ridge Farm
Nancy Miller – Tennessee Tech University – Shawnee Farm
Katie Peters – Michigan State University – Shawnee Farm
Brianne Sharp – University of Arkansas – Lane’s End Farm
Michaela Shulz – Germany – Margaux Farm
Brittany Skoien – University of Minnesota, Crookston – Royal Oak Farm
Chassidy Thompson – Tuskegee University – Mill Ridge Farm
Kemal Yilmaz – Turkey – Lane’s End Farm/Oak Tree Division
Best of luck to our Fall of 2009 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. Brianne Sharp was recently announced as the KTFMC scholarship winner for the Fall of 2009. Congratulations, Brianne!
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. Katie Curtis was selected to receive the award as recognition of her work ethic, community involvement, and her dedication to the care of horses. Congratulations, Katie!
Juddmonte Farms generously made Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) the beneficiary for the Spinster Stakes, and Keeneland Association graciously matched their donation. Thank you for your support!
The Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) is pleased to welcome 23 interns for the Fall of 2009 session:
Shaun Basch – Baker College
Megan Benson – Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Shennon Boyer – Ohio State ATI
Brian Conlon – University of Kentucky
Katie Curtis – Oregon State University
Laura Dorsch – Berry College
Becky Farha – Kansas State University
Emily Grosso – Otterbein College
Nanci House – Tarleton State University
Amy Hunter – Northeastern Junior College
Ciaran Keaveney – Ireland
Abby Lambert – Michigan State University
Julie Larson – University of Wisconsin, River Falls
Kelsey Lupo – University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Marlena Markiewicz – Michigan State University
Nancy Miller – Tennessee Tech University
Katie Peters – Michigan State University
Jennifer Pittam – Oregon State University
Brianne Sharp – University of Arkansas
Michaela Shulz – Germany
Brittany Skoien – University of Minnesota, Crookston
Heather Thomas – University of Florida
Chassidy Thompson – Tuskegee University
Kemal Yilmaz – Turkey
Welcome interns!
KEMI would like to thank Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) and all the farms that donated stallion seasons for all your continued support of the KEMI program. To find out more about how TCA supports the thoroughbred industry, go to www.tca.org.
Congratulations to our Spring of 2009 Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) graduates!
Jonathan Carpenter – Montana State University – Shawnee Farm
Roberto Chozet – University of Arizona – Darley USA
Corinne Crosby – Cal Poly San Luis Obispo – Lane’s End/Oak Tree Division
April Esquivel – Cal Poly Pomona – Dixiana Farm
Jessica Fazioli – Michigan State University – Dell Ridge Farm
Caitlin Fletcher – University of Findlay – Crestwood Farm
Hannah Gardner – Mississippi State University – Overbrook Farm
Courtney Grey – Colorado State University – Stonestreet Farm
Erica Hoag – Pennsylvania State University – Mill Ridge Farm
Jamie Horning – Michigan State University – Trackside Farm
Sara Kaniewski – Purdue Universty – Shawnee Farm
Melanie Knapton – University of Minnesota, Twin Cities – Lantern Hill Farm
Beth Lodwick – Purdue University – Cobra Farm
Briana Mott – Pennsylvania State University – Ashford Stud
Erika Norem – University of Wisconsin, River Falls – Dell Ridge Farm
Rachel Parmenter – Michigan State University – Dell Ridge Farm
Samantha Patterson – North Carolina State University – Shadwell Farm
Evelynne Pickthall – West Texas A&M University – Margaux Farm
Danielle Prestegard – University of Minnesota, Twin Cities – Pin Oak Stud
Jason Richey – University of Louisville – Pin Oak Stud
Emma Risley – University of Wisconsin, Platteville – Royal Oak Farm
Tanya Sabinash – Dickinson State University – Margaux Farm
Erika Sawinski – University of Minnesota, Twin Cities – Lane’s End Farm
Lauren Schlichter – University of Wisconsin, River Falls – Stonestreet Farm
Jennifer Spies – University of California, Davis – Juddmonte Farms
Sara Stone – University of Findlay – Three Chimneys Farm
Drake Vanhooser – Anderson University – Shawnee Farm
Carey Wolanin – Tennessee Tech University – Ashford Stud
Amanda Yarbrough – Sul Ross State University – WinStar Farm
Best of luck to our Spring of 2009 graduates!