The Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers Club (KTFMC) will be awarding one Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) intern a Management Award each semester.  This award will include a cash prize as well as an opportunity to shadow an industry professional of the intern’s choosing during the week immediately after their internship.  Rachel Bissonette was recently announced as the first KTFMC Management Award winner.  Congratulations, Rachel!

The Michell Fuerniss Scholarship Fund has been established to benefit commendable KEMI interns 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.  This year Brittany Gamler and Kristen Swiatek were selected to receive the award as recognition for their work ethic, community involvement, and their dedication to the care of horses.  Congratulations, Brittany and Kristen!

The Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) is pleased to welcome 24 interns for the Spring of 2006 session:

Emily Baughman – University of Maryland, Frostburg

Rachel Bissonette – Ohio State ATI

Jordan Blair – Mississippi State University

Emily Breck – University of Connecticut

Meredith Cathey – North Carolina State University

Rachael Cooper – Shasta College

Heather Dull – Auburn University

Heather Dunaway – Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Lauren Evans – University of Vermont

Brittany Gamler – Virginia Tech

Trisha Hamblin – Kansas State University

Anika Hansen – Utah State University

Shelsea Johnson – College of Southern Idaho

Michael Karcher – Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Natalie Landen – University of Rhode Island

Kimberly Ryan – Delaware Valley College

Abigail Schmidt – Michigan State University

Liz Sharpe – Washington State University

Kristen Swiatek – Michigan State University

Shannon Touroo – Michigan State University

Nicole Trout – Iowa State University

Welcome interns!

Congratulations to our Fall of 2005 Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) graduates!

Andrew Bane – Columbia State Community College – Margaux Farm

Kelly Clark – Utah State University – Crestwood Farm

Andrea Crowley – Michigan State University – Juddmonte Farms

Neel Ford – University of Kentucky – Three Chimneys Farm

Myra Haberneck – North Carolina State Universtiy – Shawnee Farm

James Hayes – University of Kentucky – Chesapeake Farm

Lisa Marie Jess – Michigan State University – Lane’s End/Oak Tree Division

Carrie Klooster – University of California, Davis – Lane’s End/Oak Tree Division

Charmion Lee – Texas A&M University – Trackside Farm

Charlotte McLaren – Michigan State University – Trackside Farm

Natalie Phillips – University of St. Andrews, Scottland – Shawnee Farm

Erin Priest – Colorado State University – Pin Oak Stud

Katie Roche – California State University, Chico – Juddmonte Farms

Best of luck to our Fall of 2005 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.  Charmion Lee has been selected to be winner of this session’s Michelle Fuerniss Scholarship.  She was selected to receive the award as recognition of her work ethic, community involvement, and her dedication to the care of horses.  Congratulations, Charmion Lee!

The Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) is pleased to welcome 14 interns for the Fall of 2005 session:

Andrew Bane – Columbia State Community College

Kelly Clark – Utah State University

Andrea Crowley – Michigan State University

Neel Ford – University of Kentucky

Myra Haberneck – North Carolina State Universtiy

James Hayes – University of Kentucky

Lisa Marie Jess – Michigan State University

Erika Justus – Northern Michigan University

Carrie Klooster – University of California, Davis

Charmion Lee – Texas A&M University

Charlotte McLaren – Michigan State University

Natalie Phillips – University of St. Andrews, Scottland

Erin Priest – Colorado State University

Katie Roche – California State University, Chico

Crystal Stotler – Kansas State University

Welcome interns!

Congratulations to our Fall of 2004 Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) graduates!

Leah Burnison – Laramie County Community College – Shawnee Farm

Taylor Cabalka – Colorado State University – Trackside Farm

Jessie Daniels – Linn Benton Community College – Pin Oak Stud

Sasha Fritsch – Cornell University – Three Chimneys Farm

Elizabeth Graeber – Texas A&M University – Trackside Farm

Reid Jones – Colorado State University – Margaux Farm

Amy Lafave – University of New Hampshire – Juddmonte Farms

Adam Marthaler – University of Minnesota, Crookston – Chesapeake Farm

Michaela Mathis – California State University, Fresno – Juddmonte Farms

Suzanne Meyer – Southern Illinois University, Carbondale – Indian Creek Farm

Catherine Socha – University of Findlay – Indian Creek Farm

Alexis Van Hooser – University of Illinois, Champaign – Margaux Farm

Stephanie Welder – The Ohio State University – Lane’s End/Oak Tree Division
Best of luck to our Fall of 2004 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.  Elizabeth Graeber has been selected to be awarded the Michelle Fuerniss Scholarship recipient this session.  Congratulations, Elizabeth!