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Resources
We’re part of a community of organizations researching and promoting Kentucky’s signature industry. Learn more about the industry and its impact from our allies.
The KEEP Foundation
RESOURCEs
Learn about caring for a horse, from the basics of hoof care to safety and first aid. Plus, explore the people behind every horse, discover career pathways in the industry, and find breed-specific associations and organizations around the state.
KEEP
Industry facts
See the numbers behind the industry’s economic and cultural impact. Did you know that Kentucky is the number one producer of horses in the United States? Or that 55% of all thoroughbreds born in North America in 2016 were sired by Kentucky stallions? Learn more at KEEP’s site.
Kentucky Thoroughbred Association
Kentucky Equine Industry Impact
Take a deep dive into the economic impact of the equine industry in Kentucky. Learn how equine recreation, competitions, racing, and more affect our state’s economy and identity.
University of Kentucky
Kentucky Equine Survey
The University of Kentucky partners with the Kentucky Horse Council, Kentucky Thoroughbred Association, and other organizations to measure and analyze our state’s equine population by business purpose, county, age, breed, and more. Read the latest comprehensive, statewide survey here.
Kentucky Horse Council
The Kentucky Horse Council is a nonprofit dedicated to the protection and development of Kentucky’s equine industry. The organization provides news alerts, training programs, health and welfare programs, and much more.
