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!

The Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) is pleased to welcome 29 interns for the Spring of 2013 session:

Nyssa Aker – Purdue University

Natalia Banasiak – University of KwaZulu, South Africa

Cheyenne Black – Morehead State University

Karen Bublitz – University of Wisconsin, Platteville

Heather Bullard – Texas A&M University

Katie Faust – University of Connecticut

Corin Foster – University of Arizona

Laura Fuller – Texas A&M University

Luke Gilbert – University of Queensland

Lucinda Gillespie – California State University, Fresno

Megan Guilliams – Murray State University

Kelsey Herman – Yakima Valley Community College

Chelsey Hintze – University of Wisconsin, Platteville

Brittany Hoffman – West Virginia University

Michelle Igel – University of California, Davis

Kari Inch – Kansas State University

Amber Kruger – Michigan State University

Billie Jo Kubat – South Dakota State University

Jessica Kysar – New Mexico State University

Lauren Mangin – University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Samantha Parlapiano – Lake Erie College

Amber Partridge – Purdue University

Megan Pearson – Murray State University

Allyssa Richie – Colorado State University

Kelly Schroeder – University of Wisconsin, Madison

Bobbie Schwartz – Oregon State University

Brittany Skoien – University of Minnesota, Crookston

Katelyn Torp – University of Louisville

Ashley Williams – North Carolina State University

Welcome interns!

Congratulations to our Fall of 2012 Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) graduates!

Chasity Bucklew – University of Missouri, Columbia – Denali Stud

Heather Bullard – Texas A&M University – Indian Creek Farm

Lisa Burley – University of California, Davis – Pin Oak Stud

Mercedi Carpenter – University of Wyoming – Lane’s End Farm

Ethan Collins – Transylvania University – Indian Creek Farm

Timothy Deberry – Rutgers University – Stone Farm

Katie Faust – University of Connecticut – Margaux Farm

Jasmine Foster – McGill University, Canada – Ashford Stud

Lauren Goedde – Colorado State University – Juddmonte Farms

Erika Goncalves – Brazil – Margaux Farm

Jessica Kysar – New Mexico State University – Lane’s End Farm

Karen Letteney – University of Maine – Lane’s End Farm

Megan Pattison – Texas A&M University – Dixiana Farm

Megan Purcell – Tarleton State University – Juddmonte Farms

Miranda Roth – University of Missouri, Columbia – Lane’s End Farm

Katylyn Royster – Oregon State University – Pin Oak Stud

Kylie Stewart – Middle Tennessee State University – Trackside Farm

Best of luck to our Fall of 2012 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.  Tim DeBerry was recently announced as the KTFMC scholarship winner for the Fall of 2012.  Congratulations, Tim!

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 Goedde 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 18 interns for the Fall of 2012 session:

Chasity Bucklew – University of Missouri, Columbia

Heather Bullard – Texas A&M University

Lisa Burley – University of California, Davis

Mercedi Carpenter – University of Wyoming

Ethan Collins – Transylvania University

Timothy Deberry – Rutgers University

Katie Faust – University of Connecticut

Jasmine Foster – McGill University, Canada

Lauren Goedde – Colorado State University

Erika Goncalves – Brazil

Jessica Kysar – New Mexico State University

Karen Letteney – University of Maine

Megan Pattison – Texas A&M University

Jennifer Pickens – West Texas A&M University

Megan Purcell – Tarleton State University

Miranda Roth – University of Missouri, Columbia

Katylyn Royster – Oregon State University

Kylie Stewart – Middle Tennessee State University

Welcome interns!

Congratulations to our Spring of 2012 Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) graduates!

Brynne Auten – University of Findlay – Lane’s End Farm

Ashley Baughman – Morehead State University – Juddmonte Farms

Hillary Chamberlin – University of Vermont – Shawnee Farm

Sarah Claprood – West Virginia University – Lane’s End Farm

Laura Dorsch – Berry College – Adena Springs

Kellie Freeman – Penn State University – Shadwell Farm

Elise Gerken – University of Findlay – Margaux Farm

Candace Grandgeorge – Oregon State University – Adena Springs

Traci Haugen – University of Wisconsin, River Falls – Indian Creek

Kimberly Hodges – North Carolina State University – Pin Oak Stud

Jessica Katzenberger – University of Minnesota, Twin Cities – Trackside Farm

Meghan Kusch – Morehead State University – Lane’s End/Oak Tree Division

Anna Locklair – Clemson University – Dixiana Farm

Nicole Meyer – Purdue University – Juddmonte Farms

Chelsea Moore – Cazenovia College – Stonestreet Farm

Kira Noordwijk – Oregon State University – Pin Oak Stud

Heidi Rosado – University of Maine – Stonestreet Farm

Kristi Sagebiel – Tarleton State University – Denali Stud

Amanda Schellinger – University of Wisconsin, River Falls – Darby Dan Farm

Elizabeth Schroepfer – University of Missouri, Columbia – Margaux Farm

Melissa Swoape – Michigan State University – Darby Dan Farm

Shawna Westmark – Washington State University – Ashford Stud

Rebecca Whitacre – University of Arizona – Shadwell Farm

Jessica Williams – Cazenovia College – Shawnee Farm

Best of luck to our Spring of 2012 graduates!