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.  Evelynne Pickthall was recently announced as the KTFMC scholarship winner for the Spring of 2009.  Congratulations, Evelynne!

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

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

Heather Boyd – Colorado State University – Ashford Stud

Cheryl Brewer Boyd – Judson College – Mill Ridge Farm

Patricia Calkins – Harvard University – Mill Ridge Farm

Roberto Chozet – University of Arizona – Crestwood Farm

Sarah Doucette – University of Maine – Stonestreet Farm

Tryn Espelien – Oregon State University – Pin Oak Stud

Bonnie Forgeng – North Carolina State University – Juddmonte Farms

Amanda Hakes – Kansas State University – Stonestreet Farm

Joellyn Hasse – Eastern Oregon University – Lane’s End/Oak Tree Division

Andrea Hatfield – Middle Tennessee State University – Trackside Farm

Stephanie Honer – Michigan State University – Ashford Stud

Rachelle Jamrose – Colorado State University – Shawnee Farm

Sara Kaniewski – Purdue University – Trackside Farm

Kelly Kauber – Washington State University – Lane’s End/Oak Tree Division

Erin Laurie – Auburn University – Dell Ridge Farm

Vincent Marie – France – Juddmonte Farms

Shannon McBride – Bringham Young University – Pin Oak Stud

Justine Olberding – Colorado State University – Dell Ridge Farm

Rachel Owens – New Mexico State University – Margaux Farm

Jonell Rakestraw – Kansas State University – Stonestreet Farm

Jennifer Spies – University of California, Davis – Shawnee Farm

Sara Stone – University of Findlay – Crestwood Farm

Kimberly White – Middle Tennessee State University – Margaux Farm

Best of luck to our Fall 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.  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!