Statement from KEEP Regarding Legislation to Maintain Historical Horse Racing in Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Tuesday, January 12, 2021) – The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP), Kentucky's equine economic advocate, released the following statement on the importance of legislation to maintain historical horse racing in Kentucky: Kentucky’s signature...
KEEP Applauds Congress for the Inclusion of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act in the FY 2021 Omnibus Spending Bill
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Monday, December 21, 2020) - The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) applauds the United State Congress for its inclusion of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act in the FY 2021 omnibus spending bill that was passed by Congress tonight. KEEP is...
New Position Aimed at Unifying Equine Educational Opportunities Coming to Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (December 21, 2020) - The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP), Kentucky's equine economic advocate, announced the hire of an equine education coordinator. Annise Montplaisir will be the first person to hold this position and will be responsible for...
Changing of the Guard at KEEP
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Thursday, November 19, 2020) - The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP), Kentucky's equine economic advocate, announced additions to the KEEP Board of Directors. Nine new individuals were added to the KEEP Board of Directors: Shannon Cobb, Michelle...
KEEP Statement in Support of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission’s Proposed Regulations
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Friday, August 21, 2020) - The Kentucky Equine Education Project released the following statement in support of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission's proposed regulations currently under review: "As the Kentucky Legislature's Interim Joint Committee...
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Webinar Announced
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Thursday, August 20, 2020) - The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) is excited to announce a webinar focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in the horse industry. Building Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Equine Industry With Talent...
KEEP and The Race For Education Announce 2020 Scholarship Recipients
Lexington, Ky. (Monday, July 13, 2020) - The Kentucky Equine Education Project Foundation (KEEP), and The Race For Education (RFE) are proud to announce their 2020 Scholarship recipients. The KEEP Foundation board of directors approved over $21,000 in scholarships to...
Second Round of COVID-19 Kentucky Equine Business Impact Survey is Underway
The survey is a collaboration between KEEP and the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program LEXINGTON, Ky. (Tuesday, June 30, 2020) - The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) and the University of Louisville (UofL) Equine Industry Program jointly announced...
Nationally Recognized Apprenticeships for Horse Industry Ready to Run
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Friday, June 26, 2020) - Through collaboration with employers and educational entities, a new horse care apprenticeship program has recently been registered with the Kentucky and United States Departments of Labor. This opportunity, aimed at providing...
KEEP Response to the Suspension of H-2B Visas
The suspension of work visas could cause irreparable harm to the horse industry LEXINGTON, Ky. (Wednesday, June 24, 2020) - The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) released the following response to President Trump's announcement that no new H-2B visas would be...
KEEP Statement on the Passing of Carol Barr
The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) released the following statement in response to the news of Carol Barr's passing: KEEP and its Board of Directors are shocked and saddened by the passing of Carol Barr, wife of Congressman Andy Barr. Carol was a vital part...
KEEP Applauds Reopening of Historical Horse Racing Facilities
KEEP commends the Governor and the horse industry for working together on this solution LEXINGTON, Ky. (Friday, June 5, 2020) - The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) released the following comment on Governor Beshear's announcement that historical horse racing...