UK Ag Equine Programs

We were saddened to hear about the passing of legend Dr. Tom Riddle over the weekend. Dr. Riddle was one of the very first people on our advisory board and he was instrumental in the framework of our program from early on. He served as a trusted advisor over the years and as our advisory board chair for several of those. He was named Friend of UK Ag Equine Programs in 2017. A legend in equine veterinary medicine, he not only positively impacted so many horses in his career, he also impacted so many of our students. He led with a quiet kindness and we are all better for his presence in our lives. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his cherished family, friends and colleagues.

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UK students...want to experience a day at the races? Join us Oct. 3 for Harnessing the Future: UK Ag Equine Programs at the Red Mile during the track's Grand Circuit racing week.
🐴 Free parking, admission and select items at concessions for students.
🐴 A chance to learn more about the Harness Racing industry with special behind-the-scenes tours. RSVP for those here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchgrCbalomnov7LOeIS5_FJ7ayuIuBSYsD__uIFx9fWB-znA/viewform
🐴 A special check presentation to UK officials establishing a scholarship for equine and pre-vet students interested in equine.

For our high school juniors and seniors out there...want to learn more about studying Equine Science and Management at the University of Kentucky? Join us Oct. 26 for our Experience Equine Day. Deadline to register is Oct. 19 and spots will fill quickly. We hope to see you there! Register at
https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cNK76UKrlhiB0gK

Save the date for our annual Weekend of Service, October 17-18 as we give back to Kentucky's horse industry! We’ll be serving throughout the weekend at BraveHearts Equine Center, Justin’s Place, Kentucky Equine Adoption Center and Spy Coast Farm’s EquiConnect event. And there’s an extra perk - the first 80 volunteers to sign up will receive a T-shirt!

There are a variety of ways to get involved, with tasks ranging from event registration, cleaning water buckets, numbering paddocks, serving lunches, clearing trails and more.

Whether you’re looking to lend a helping hand, meet new people or simply spend a weekend giving back to the equine community, this is a great opportunity to get involved and make a difference.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4CAFAB2FABFA7-65566606-equine

Congratulations Dr. Menarim! 👏👏👏He's not only a deserving researcher, but he's a valued mentor for our Equine Science and Management undergraduates and alums who have been interested in equine research over the years.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Bruno Menarim!

The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is announcing Dr. Menarim as the third faculty member to become one of The Bill Gatton Foundation Endowed Chairs.

Menarim’s research in the Department of Veterinary Science and the Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center at Martin-Gatton CAFE addresses high-priority areas in biomedical needs and the equine agricultural economy. Inside the UK Musculoskeletal Research Lab, Menarim is focusing on orthopedic immunology research involving equine musculoskeletal diseases, injuries and treatments to improve both animal and human health in Kentucky and beyond.

Read the story here: https://news.mgcafe.uky.edu/article/uk-taps-bruno-menarim-bill-gatton-foundation-endowed-chair-veterinary-physiology?

Great event next week! Horse owners, farm managers and others interested in improving their equine facilities and management practices are invited to attend the 2026 Horses and Horsemen Farm & Facilities Expo Thursday, Sept. 10, at Greymoore Stables LLC in Lexington.

Presented through the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, part of the UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, the expo gives participants an opportunity to hear from equine and agriculture specialists about decisions that can affect horses, facilities and feed management.

The event is free and a meal is provided, but an RSVP to the Fayette County Extension Office at [email protected] is requested.

https://news.mgcafe.uky.edu/article/2026-horses-and-horsemen-farm-and-facilities-expo-set-sept-10?

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is hiring a director for its newly created Pathfinder Program. We are looking for an energetic, engaged, innovative individual who is passionate about equine pre-veterinary training. See more about the position below. More about the program can be found here: https://news.mgcafe.uky.edu/article/1m-gift-launches-pathfinder-program-strengthen-equine-pre-veterinary-training-university

Agriculture Extension Director Assistant The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment invites applications for theDirector of the Pathfinder Program, a strategic leadership opportunity focused on addressing the national shortage of equine veterinarians and shaping the future of equine veterinary medicine. The Director wil...

Shoutout to our UK Eventing Team! https://news.mgcafe.uky.edu/article/university-kentucky-eventing-team-builds-athletes-leaders-and-community