The Mission of KyEHC is: To provide humane treatment and shelter while working as a clearinghouse to seek adoptive homes for all of Kentucky's unwanted equines, regardless of breed; To educate the public and raise awareness for responsible equine ownership so that fewer horses end up in crisis; To work with and serve as a model for organizations with the same mission in other states: to save America's equines from inhumane treatment.

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APRIL 3, 2010 •Saturday

Hands-On Education Offered for New Horse Owners in Central Kentucky

On April 3, 2010 the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) is conducting a full day hands-on training for horse interested adults and new horse owners. The first of a two part series, Horse Handling Basics combines classroom instruction with hands-on activities to teach safe handling skills to those who are new to horses, or just interested in learning more about horses.

The session begins with information about horse behavior and safety.  Participants progress throughout the day with each topic building upon the knowledge and skills learned earlier. By the completion of the workshop all attendees will have learned basic anatomy, equine behavior, and safety. All will have the opportunity to approach and handle horses and learn to halter, lead, and groom.

"Horse Handling Basics provides a foundation for additional activities involving horses, which may eventually include riding and/or ownership. The skills taught in this training are used by horse owners every day," commented KHC Board President Madelyn Millard. "Our goal is to encourage new and potential horse owners to recognize available resources and work with professionals especially when acquiring a first horse."

Instruction is provided by Essie Rogers, KHC Director of Education, a certified riding instructor through the Certified Horsemanship Association. In 2009 Rogers was instrumental in creating the award-winning new horse owner DVD HorseSmarts: Essential Advice for Today's Horse Owner.

Cost for the training is $35 and includes lunch. Horse Handling Basics will be offered at the Kentucky Equine Humane Center in Nicholasville, Kentucky on Saturday, April 3, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pre-registration is required.

For more information about the Kentucky Horse Council or to register for the workshop visit http://www.kentuckyhorse.org/new_owner/or email erogers@kentuckyhorse.org or call 859-367-0509.

APRIL 8, 2010 • Thursday
WINE TASTING with Maximilian Riedel
Red Mile Clubhouse
6:30 pm
$60 / person
(includes a take home four-piece Riedel wine tasting set that retails for $124)

Join Maximilian Riedel on April 8th as he leads the tasting. He is the CEO of Riedel America and 11th generation of Riedel's glassmaking dynasty.
Riedel barware will be on sale that night, a portion of the
product sales will benefit KyEHC. 

For more information contact L..V. Harkness at: 859-225-7474

MAY 16 , 2010 • Sunday
LEXINGTON LEGENDS GAME & POST PARTY
Lexington Legends Game 2:00 pm
After Game Party at the Stadium
Tickets and Details Coming Soon!

SEPTEMBER 11 , 2010 • Saturday
3rd ANNUAL KYEHC ALL BREED CHARITY HORSE SHOW
Masterson Station Park
MSEDA & KDA Sanctioned
Ride or Be A Sponsor
Classes offered in Dressage, Combined Test, and Pleasure
More Info and entry forms here on the website after April 1.

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KyEHC Partnership with Kentucky Horse Park
Brings Awareness of Impact the Economic Crisis
Having on Horse Owners of All Breeds

New Horse Park Residents Link Past and Present
Lexington Herald-Leader by Janet Patton (jpatton1@herald-leader.com)

LEXINGTON, KY (January 11, 2010) – Rafiq, a black stallion, and Shazray Moonbeam, a black mare, are themselves a kind of gift.

They were adopted by the horse park after their former owner called the
Kentucky Equine Humane Center for help in finding them a new home.

The horse park has made it part of its mission to educate the public
about the economic stress horse owners of all kinds are facing and to
help at-risk horses whenever it can.

"The travesty of this crisis is that thousands of good horses are coming to the end of the line prematurely and will never reach the fullness of their life's purpose unless more people get involved in their rescue," said John Nicholson, executive director of the horse park. "The Arabian horse has been highly prized by many cultures throughout history, but in spite of that, like so many other breeds, scores of them are fighting for survival in perilous situations."....

To view entire story click here.

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Fund KyEHC While You Shop at Kroger!

It's Simple! Purchase a Kroger gift card from KyEHC,
use it for all your Kroger purchases. KyEHC earns a percentage each time you "recharge" your card by putting money onto this gift card as you use it. Contact
KyEHC to get started at info@KyEHC.org or call 859-881-5849.

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Polly Singer to Donate $30 to KyEHC for hats shown below. Click Here to Order
Azure	Prominent in Pink	Simply Demure
Polly Singer, founder of Polly Singer Couture Hats and Veils, is an internationally renown milliner. A native of Central Kentucky, Polly .... read entire descriptions of Polly and hats

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KyEHC Merchandise Makes Great Gifts! Email your order to info@KyEHC.org

SADDLE PAD • White Quilted pads made by ROMA • All purpose (shown) and Dressage • Logo on both sides $35 Photo Not Available UMBRELLA • Black with white imprint Logo • Will fit in purse $20 ADULT BASEBALL CAP • Black, White, Pink $14 YOUTH SIZE BASEBALL CAP • White $14 FLEECE SCARVES & HEADBANDS • Embroidered Logo • Colors: Black with white logo     Stone with black logo     Hunter green with white logo (headband only)     Light pink with grey embroidery (scarf           available but not pictured) $14 Headband $18 Scarf KNIT BEANIE CAP • Black Embroidered Logo on Grey $14 ADULT BLACK T-SHIRT • Full front Imprint • Hanes Beefy-T • Adult Sizes S, M, L, XL $15 ADULT T-SHIRT LONG SLEEVE • Black with white embroidered logo • Hanes Beefy T-Shirt • Adult Sizes: S, M, L, XL $20 SWEATSHIRT • Black with white embroidered logo • Heavy Hanes Sweatshirt. • Adult Sizes: S, M, L, XL $30 FLEECE VEST • Embroidered Logo • Two front pockets • Drawstring adjustable waist. • Colors: Black, Charcoal, Hunter, Navy, Red     and Royal. • Adult Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL $35 (Not shown - like jacket without sleeves) FLEECE JACKET • Embroidered Logo • Two front pockets • Drawstring adjustable waist. • Colors: Black (shown), Charcoal, Hunter,     Navy, Red and Royal. * Adult Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL $40 YOUTH T-SHIRT • Hanes Beefy T-Shirt • Grey or Pink with black imprint • Youth Sizes: S, M, L, XL $15 INSULATED TERVIS TUMBLER • Large size with lid included • Keeps hot or cold drinks $20 per glass WINE GLASS • Etched Logo $15 per glass / $55 set of Four OLD FASHION GLASS • Etched Logo $15 per glass / $55 set of Four DOUBLE OLD FASHION GLASS • Etched Logo $15 per glass / $55 set of Four BEER GLASS • Etched Logo $15 per glass / $55 set of Four

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