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!

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.  Felicia Whitten was recently announced as the KTFMC scholarship winner for the Fall of 2007.  Congratulations, Felicia!

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

The Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) is pleased to welcome 23 interns for the Fall of 2007 session:

Ashley Bryant – University of Maine

Darci Burton – Chico State University

Amanda Bush – North Carolina State University

Clay Cason – California

Briana Clark – University of Vermont

Kathryn Dickson – New Mexico State University

Sylwia Dobrzynska – Poland

Meredith Freeney – Michigan State University

Katie Goodman – William Woods University

Sarah Grigoleit – Colorado State University

Vyctoria Griner – Michigan State University

Leanda Hodgkin – Johnson & Wales University

Joy Hohenshelt – University of California Davis

Lisa Letsch – Oregon State University

Nicolas Martin-Ferro – Argentina

Leisa Milano – Utah State University

Amber Pipes – Louisiana Tech University

Rod Richardson – Indiana

Jessica Smith – New Mexico State University

Amy Vasko – University of California, Davis

Felicia Whitten – University of Maine

Justin Wojczynski – Michigan State University

Katrina Zimmer – University of California, Davis

Welcome interns!

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

Michelle Beaver – The Ohio State University – Gainesway Farm

Joni Bowling – Sierra College – Trackside Farm

Brittany Branham – University of Florida – Three Chimneys Farm

Clay Cason – California – Hinkle Farm

Krista Cotton – West Texas A&M University – Shawnee Farm

Katelyn Dagit – North Carolina State University – Shawnee Farm

Kelly Eatman – Berry College – Juddmonte Farms

Caitlin Fosgate – Berry College – Overbrook Farm

Justin Goethals – Washington – Margaux Farm

Asha Govia – Sam Houston State University – Lane’s End/Oak Tree Division

Vyctoria Griner – Michigan State University – Hunter Valley Farm

Nicole Hesse – California State University, Fresno – Dell Ridge Farm

Joy Hohenshelt – University of California, Davis – Creekview Farm

Angela Infante – Michigan State University – Margaux Farm

Beth Jinkerson – Colorado State University – Dell Ridge Farm

Lane Johnson – University of Tennessee, Martin – WinStar Farm

Chelsea Juarez – University of Wyoming – Juddmonte Farms

Brittany Kobylensky – University of Connecticut – Shadwell Farm

Shannon McBride – Bringham Young University – Cobra Farm

Anne Nurenburg – Michigan State University – Ashford Stud

Kelly Penn – Texas A&M University – Cobra Farm

Nicole Schnell – North Carolina State University – Trackside Farm

Brianne Tisbert – Scottsdale Community College – Shadwell Farm

Amy Vasko – University of California, Davis – Denali Stud

Jennifer White – Texas A&M University – Pin Oak Stud

Best of luck to our Spring of 2007 graduates!