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KENTUCKY EQUINE EDUCATION PROJECT
TO HOLD
INAUGURAL TOWN HALL MEETING
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Kentucky Equine Education Project
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Inaugural Town Hall Meeting
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Wednesday, May 26, 2004 - 6:00 p.m.
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Kentucky Horse Park Visitors' Center
4089 Iron Works Pike in Lexington
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The Kentucky Equine Education Project will host the first in a
series of town hall meetings on the state-of-the-industry and the Alliance's 2004 initiatives on Wednesday, May 26th at the Kentucky Horse Park Visitors' Center. The program, which is open to the public, will begin at 6 p.m. The Alliance's town hall meeting speakers will include former Kentucky Governor Brereton Jones and Breeders' Cup Founder John Gaines, who is honorary chairman.
The Kentucky Equine Education Alliance's mission is to build broad-based education and grassroots initiatives to increase state-wide awareness of the benefits of Kentucky's $4 billion equine economy for all breeds of horses.
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Lexington, Kentucky USA
May 5th 2004
FURTHER INFORMATION:
859.514.6762
STATE HORSE EDUCATION ALLIANCE TO
ENCOURAGE INCREASED AWARENESS, GRASSROOTS
INVOLVEMENT IN KENTUCKY HORSE ECONOMY
LEXINGTON - A group of Kentucky horse industry representatives today announced the formation of the Kentucky Equine Education Project to build broad-based education and grassroots initiatives to increase awareness of the benefits of the state's $4 billion horse economy and the potential to increase its more than 50,000 jobs and economic opportunities.
The Alliance's goals include educating the public and key state constituencies regarding the value of the horse industry to all sectors of Kentucky's economy, including its importance to the state's agriculture and tourism industries - and contribution to the environment and land preservation. Other objectives include building a state grassroots coalition in all 120 counties involving Kentucky's 128,000 horse industry-related participants and expanding the state's economic base through the enhancement of the Commonwealth's world-class horse industry.
A principal focus of the Alliance's efforts will be an educational program that will include fact-based Kentucky horse economy information, which will be disseminated through a website (www.equinealliance.com), a speakers program, teacher's kits and other outreach initiatives. The Alliance's programs also include the organization of a coalition of key state and local business, labor and trade association stakeholders as well as a state advisory committee consisting of prominent state horse industry representatives.
In addition, the Alliance will encourage the development of a pro-jobs and economic opportunities agenda for the Kentucky horse economy, which includes increased state advocacy of the Kentucky horse industry; initiatives to stimulate jobs and economic growth through incentives and tax reform to solidify Kentucky's horse economy leadership and to attract new horse industry interests to the state; and expansion of existing state horse incentive programs such as the Kentucky Thoroughbred and Standardbred development funds to encourage ownership of Kentucky-bred horses.
Former Governor Brereton Jones chairs the Kentucky Equine Education Project. Breeders' Cup founder John R. Gaines is Honorary Chairman. Bill Casner, Chairman and Co-Founder of WinStar Farm in Woodford County, is Vice Chairman.
The Alliance's charter members include Airdrie Stud, Darby Dan Farm, Four Star Sales, Gracefield, Gaines-Gentry, Hill 'n' Dale, Dr. J. David Richardson, Jack H. Smith III, Thoroughbreds, Lane's End, Runnymede Farm, Three Chimneys, Taylor Made Farm and WinStar Farm.
Announcement Speakers
John R. Gaines -- Mr. Gaines is one of the most recognized and highly respected professionals in the Thoroughbred industry. Mr. Gaines accomplishments include founding the Breeders' Cup, Kentucky Horse Park and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association ("NTRA"). During his career, he has bred, raised or managed many champion Thoroughbreds including Kentucky Derby winner, Cannonade.
Brereton Jones -- A former Kentucky Governor (1991-95) and Lieutenant Governor (1987-91), Mr. Jones established Airdrie Stud in 1972 and since that time more than 100 stakes winners have been bred under his stewardship. Airdrie consistently ranks among Kentucky's leading breeders, sales consignors and owners of racing stock.
Bill Casner -- Mr. Casner has been involved in the horse industry since the age of 15 as a rider and trainer and today is the Chairman and Co-Owner of WinStar Farm, a Versailles, Kentucky farm he co-founded in 2000. Mr. Casner serves on the Board of Advisors for The Race for Education and on the Board of Directors of the Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center at the University of Kentucky.
Senator Damon Thayer -- Senator Thayer represents the 17th Legislative District in the Kentucky Senate, where he serves on the Subcommittee on Horse Farming. He is a Vice President with the Breeders' Cup.
Representative Susan Westrom -- Rep. Westrom serves as State Representative for the 79th District in the General Assembly. She serves on the Subcommittee on Horse Farming. She is also the Director of Advocacy and Marketing for the Presbyterian Child Welfare Agency, also known as Buckhorn Children's Home.
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