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Kentucky Horse Council

Articles by: Kentucky Horse Council

Winter Horse Care Tips for Owners

Kentucky Horse Council December 20, 2021

Horses can live outside in comfort year-round with a few amenities provided by their owners.

KHC Supports Gelding Clinic at Kentucky Horse Park

Kentucky Horse Council April 20, 2012

Sixteen colts or stallions were gelded at the March 10 low-cost gelding clinic.

September KENA Meeting Focuses on Equine Stem Cell Therapy

Kentucky Horse Council September 2, 2011

The September KENA meeting will focus on the use of stem cell therapy to treat injuries in horses.

Purchasing Used Tack & Equipment

Kentucky Horse Council August 18, 2011

The purchase of good, used tack can be an economical alternative to purchasing new tack and equipment.

Parade Protocol Recommendations for Horses

Kentucky Horse Council July 29, 2011

Special considerations should be made before taking a horse to a parade.

AHP Launches Fourth Equine Industry Survey

Understanding Kentucky Equine Land Use

Kentucky Horse Council July 16, 2011

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a largely agricultural state. It’s the “Horse Capital of the World”, the large

Trailer Smart for Safer Hauling

Kentucky Horse Council July 4, 2011

While it’s impossible to eliminate every risk when hauling horses, we can certainly reduce them significantly.

‘Unwanted’ Horses Focus of July KENA Meeting

Kentucky Horse Council June 26, 2011

At the next KENA dinner meeting (July 19) a panel of experts will provide insight into the blight of Kentucky

Plan Now for Natural Disasters

Kentucky Horse Council June 18, 2011

Planning ahead for natural disasters can increase your horse’s chance for surviving the storm.

Tips for Long Distance Hauling

Kentucky Horse Council May 29, 2011

Mitigate the stress of transporting horses over a long distance by understanding good trailering practices.

Understanding & Practicing Biosecurity on Horse Farms

Kentucky Horse Council May 19, 2011

Biosecurity is a big word that many livestock owners don’t fully understand. Let’s break it down: Bio means

KHC to Provide Livestock Investigation Training to Law Enforcement Official

Kentucky Horse Council April 13, 2011

For the third consecutive year, the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC), in association with the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association (KCA), will offer Level I Livestock Investigation Training, which will take place May 11-13 in Morehead, Ky. The three-day

Learn to Improve Personal Brand in the Horse Business at March KENA Meeting

Kentucky Horse Council February 26, 2011

At the next KENA (Kentucky Equine Networking Association) dinner meeting, Doung Emerson will share three tips on branding the equine business with a presentation called “Horses Don’t Write Checks, Customers Do”. Emerson is the author of Profitable Horsemen, an online resource for horse professionals. He travels the country conducting workshops and seminars on equine business profitability and