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KHC Member Highlight
Program Offers Equine Education to Teens
From the BG Daily News
 Anthony Bunton sat astride his horse Monday at New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding and gave it a command. "Back!" the 15-year-old Boys & Girls Club participant, who was riding a horse for the first time, said. At that point, the horse remained standing still in the sweltering heat. Soon, however, Anthony and...Continue Reading.
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Does Your Farrier Donate Time to a Worthy Cause?
Nominate Your Farrier!
 Many hoof-care professionals selflessly donate their time to several causes. Whether they teach hoof-care basics to local 4-H Club groups or aid in the rehabilitation of abused and neglected horses, these honorable specialists use their skills to help where they can. Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center and American...Continue Reading.
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Hall of Fame Jockey Chris McCarron to Showcase Thoroughbred Industry in Opening Ceremonies
From Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
 American Thoroughbred racing Hall of Fame jockey and founder of the North American Racing Academy, Chris McCarron, will participate in the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on Sept. 25. McCarron, with a group of his NARA students, will be representing Thoroughbred racing...Continue Reading.
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Featured Educational Article
Sweat is Good
By Essie Rogers
Sweating is vitally important during hot weather to both humans and horses. Water (and salt) released from your pores evaporate in the air to help cool your body. When you feed your pastured horse on hot summer nights does he have white streaks of dried salt on his hair coat? He should. Those streaks mean that he was sweating earlier. In Kentucky... Continue Reading.
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Adoption Corner: Angel
Quarter Horse Cross ~ Black/White ~ 11 yrs. ~ Mare ~ 14.3h
 Angel came to KyEHC from a local animal control agency so we don't have any previous history on her. She is good under saddle but will require some training and will require an experienced rider. Angel gets along with mares in a herd setting. For more information, please visit www.kyehc.org
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KHC Store
The Kentucky Horse Council Store has a variety of items for sale, from educational publications to logowear. Prices vary according to size and member status. To view all store items, click here. 
HorseSmarts DVD
Essential Advice For Today's Horseowner
Educational video for new & potential owners
Features equine experts from Kentucky
Filmed at facilities throughout Kentucky
$9.95 - $15.95
Kentucky Horse Trails Directory
Excellent resource for the trail enthusiast
Provides a listing of equestrian trails
Includes amenities, contact info, trails overview
CD with downloadable maps also included
$6.00 - $8.00
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Kentucky Horse Council's License Plate
The foal license plate funds Kentucky Horse Council programs. It is available for passenger, commercial, & farm vehicles.
Click here to view an entertaining video about our license plate, created by UK students. |
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