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USDA Cannot Aid Farms Damaged by Ice Storm

USDA Cannot Aid Farms Damaged by Ice Storm

Five months after horse industry officials lobbied for funds from the United States Department of Agriculture's Emergency Conservation Program to assist with property damage to dozens of Central Kentucky Thoroughbred farms due to a January ice storm, the USDA delivered some negative news.

 Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Loans to be Offered for Ice Storm Relief

Loans to be Offered for Ice Storm Relief

Kentucky Thoroughbred farms seeking financial aid to cover their immense repair efforts for damages caused by an ice storm the week of Jan. 25 could soon receive some federal relief in the form of a loan.

 Friday, March 13, 2009
KY Farms Deal With Ice Storm Aftermath

KY Farms Deal With Ice Storm Aftermath

While the icy wonderland that has blanketed the Bluegrass region left more than 600,000 Kentuckians without power the week of Jan. 25, Thoroughbred farm managers are doing all they can to keep their operations functional and safe in spite of property damage and lack of electricity.

 Friday, January 30, 2009

Keeneland Offers Special Days for UK Staff, Students, and Ice Storm Workers

During its current spring meet, Keeneland will offer free admission to three separate groups of people--UK staff on April 13; college students on April 18; and "ice storm workers" on April 19.

 Wednesday, April 09, 2003

Lexington on Ice

By Ray Paulick -- The ice storm that socked Central Kentucky could not have come at a worse time for horse farms.

 Sunday, February 23, 2003

Winter Storms Pose Challenges to Veterinarians, Van Companies

From Kentucky up through New York, the recent winter storm's ice and snow has caused major problems for horse owners and those in the horse business.

 Wednesday, February 19, 2003

Ice Storm Disrupts Some Breeding Activities

Like many businesses in Central Kentucky, breeding farms were severely impacted by the ice storm that struck the area Feb. 16.

 Wednesday, February 19, 2003

Clinics Operating But Farms Take Major Hit

Though many Central Kentucky farms were without power in the wake of major ice storm that hit the Lexington area Feb. 15-16, all three of the major veterinary clinics were up and running.

 Tuesday, February 18, 2003