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KY Horse Industry Cites Chamber's Support

KY Horse Industry Cites Chamber's Support

Representatives of Kentucky's horse industry said a strong endorsement of a constitutional amendment on expanded gambling by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Feb. 9 indicates broad support for a statewide vote on the issue.

 3 days ago

KEEP Online Stallion Auction Begins Dec. 16

The Kentucky Equine Education Project announced Dec. 7 that it will host an online stallion season auction beginning Dec. 16. The auction will last until Dec. 22.

 Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Horses Added to 'Kentucky Proud' Program

Horses Added to 'Kentucky Proud' Program

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture, the Kentucky Equine Education Project, and the Kentucky Horse Council announced Oct. 6 that horses have been added to the "Kentucky Proud" program.

 Thursday, October 06, 2011
KEEP to Host Telephone Town Hall Meeting

KEEP to Host Telephone Town Hall Meeting

The Kentucky Equine Education Project and Corey Johnsen, the organization's new chairman, will host a telephone town hall meeting May 18 at 7:00 p.m. EDT.

 Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Corey Johnsen Elected KEEP Chairman

The Kentucky Equine Education Project board of directors elected Corey Johnsen March 29 to serve as its chairman of the board.

 Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Jones Resigns as Chairman of KEEP

Jones Resigns as Chairman of KEEP

Brereton Jones, who has served as chairman of the Kentucky Equine Education Project since it was formed in May 2004, has resigned from his position.

 Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Judge: Instant Racing Rules Under KHRC Valid

Judge: Instant Racing Rules Under KHRC Valid

A Kentucky circuit court judge has ruled draft regulations for Instant Racing "are a valid and lawful exercise" of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission's statutory authority.

 Wednesday, December 29, 2010

KY Lawmakers Warming to Racetrack Slots Vote?

There may be growing sentiment in the Kentucky legislature to pass a measure authorizing a constitutional amendment on racetrack gaming, officials indicated after the Nov. 2 election.

 Saturday, November 06, 2010

KEEP Urges Legislature to Work on Solution

The Kentucky Equine Education Project Feb. 12 reiterated its calls for immediate action from the Kentucky General Assembly to assist the horse industry in the state.

 Friday, February 12, 2010
Will KY Poll Aid Bill on Expanded Gambling?

Will KY Poll Aid Bill on Expanded Gambling?

A poll indicating strong support for racetrack video lottery terminals -- and even stronger support for a constitutional amendment on the issue -- generated plenty of talk among Kentucky legislators Feb. 3.

 Thursday, February 04, 2010
Thayer Delays Committee Vote on Gaming Bill

Thayer Delays Committee Vote on Gaming Bill

Saying his bill for a constitutional amendment on expanded gambling in the state is gaining support from some members of the Kentucky horse industry, Republican Sen. Damon Thayer put action on the bill on hold Jan. 13.

 Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Legislative Showdown Looming in Kentucky

Legislative Showdown Looming in Kentucky

As the Kentucky Equine Education Project vows to continue its legislative push for racetrack gaming, a state lawmaker plans to move forward with his plan for statewide and local option votes on gaming.

 Monday, December 14, 2009
KY Horse Industry Proves Threat Not Hollow

KY Horse Industry Proves Threat Not Hollow

Following the June demise of expanded gambling in the legislature, representatives of Kentucky's horse industry vowed to take a more aggressive role in statehouse campaigns. The industry's involvement in a special state Senate election in eastern Kentucky Aug. 25 is proving the threat wasn't hollow.

 Sunday, August 23, 2009
KEEP Hosting Rally to Promote Ellis Park

KEEP Hosting Rally to Promote Ellis Park

With Ellis Park considering closing its doors, the Kentucky Equine Education Project is organizing a "Forever Ellis!" rally Aug. 22 at the racetrack as a way for horse industry enthusiasts to show their support for the nearly 90-year-old facility and the entire equine industry in the state.

 Thursday, August 13, 2009

Racetrack Gaming Bill Headed to KY House

The Kentucky House Appropriations and Revenue Committee June 18 sent racetrack gaming legislation to the full House of Representatives for consideration.

 Thursday, June 18, 2009
KEEP Rally Draws Nearly 1,000

KEEP Rally Draws Nearly 1,000

Nearly a thousand people traveled to Kentucky's state capitol in Frankfort June 17 to rally for a cause they have stood behind for years: to boost the horse racing industry by way of expanded casino gaming.

 Wednesday, June 17, 2009
KEEP Poll: 61% in Favor of VLTs at Tracks

KEEP Poll: 61% in Favor of VLTs at Tracks

As a special session of the Kentucky legislature convened to consider several issues, including legalization of video lottery terminals at racetracks, the Kentucky Equine Education Project released results of a poll showing 61% of registered voters favored alternative gaming at tracks.

 Monday, June 15, 2009
KY Horse Industry Plans Rally at Capitol

KY Horse Industry Plans Rally at Capitol

The Kentucky Equine Education Project is organizing a rally June 17 in the Capitol Rotunda to drum up support for legislation that would financially assist the horse industry.

 Thursday, June 11, 2009
Jockey Borel Promotes Slots at KY Tracks

Jockey Borel Promotes Slots at KY Tracks

Jockey Calvin Borel, who has been in the spotlight over the last five weeks as a result of victories in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and BlackBerry Preakness Stakes (gr. I), is assisting in the effort to obtain video lottery terminals at racetracks in Kentucky.

 Monday, June 08, 2009
KEEP Chair: Racetrack VLTs 'Will Happen'

KEEP Chair: Racetrack VLTs 'Will Happen'

The chairman of the Kentucky Equine Education Project said Feb. 18 he expects gaming-related legislation benefitting the Kentucky horse industry to pass -- but he's not sure when.

 Thursday, February 19, 2009

KEEP Announces Grants, Team Leader Award

The Kentucky Equine Education Project announced that it has given more than $516,000 to more than 700 horse-related organizations throughout Kentucky the last four years.

 Tuesday, December 09, 2008

Challenges for Kentucky Not Going Away

The bipartisan Joint Subcommittee on Horse Farming, which meets periodically when the Kentucky General Assembly isn't in session, has made strides in educating lawmakers on the importance and scope of Kentucky's horse industry. And the challenges for the industry won't go away.

 Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Groups Say Ellis Park Closure a Symptom

Groups Say Ellis Park Closure a Symptom

The TRA and KEEP have weighed in on the announced closure of Ellis Park in western Kentucky. They blame lack of a long-term, industry strategy on advance deposit wagering, and inability to compete with other states, respectively.

 Thursday, July 03, 2008
KEEP Adds Three Board Members

KEEP Adds Three Board Members

At its June board meeting, the Kentucky Equine Education Project elected three new board members: Dr. Gary Knapp, Wayne Lyster III, and Andre Regard.

 Friday, June 27, 2008

Ohio Groups Launch Equine Coalition

The Ohio horse industry has officially launched the Ohio Equine Industry Coalition, which is designed to find solutions to what it calls an "economic crisis" for the industry.

 Monday, April 07, 2008
Jones: Casino Bill 'Improperly Handled'

Jones: Casino Bill 'Improperly Handled'

The chairman of the Kentucky Equine Education Project said the organization is "disappointed" not only in the failure of legislation calling for a constitutional amendment on casino gambling, but also with the way the measure was handled from the beginning of this year's General Assembly session.

 Friday, March 28, 2008
KEEP Supports New Casino Bill

KEEP Supports New Casino Bill

After a Kentucky constitutional amendment calling for nine casino licenses passed out of committee Feb. 27, it was unclear whether the horse industry would continue to support the legislation. But indications lawmakers and Gov. Steve Beshear would look out for the industry led the Kentucky Equine Education Project to support the bill.

 Friday, February 29, 2008
KEEP Plans Rally for Casino Bill

KEEP Plans Rally for Casino Bill

In an attempt to recruit people to support the proposed constitutional amendment for expanded gaming, the Kentucky Equine Education Project urged its members to attend a Feb. 26 committee meeting hearing for the bill, as well as a horse trailer caravan "rally" the same day in Frankfort.

 Saturday, February 23, 2008
Kentucky Casino Bill Faces Revision

Kentucky Casino Bill Faces Revision

A legislative subcommittee studying expanded gambling in Kentucky has recommended a revised constitutional amendment that reduces the number of casinos permitted in the state to nine, requires local approval of some sort for all casinos, and removes dedicated percentages for gaming revenue.

 Tuesday, February 19, 2008
KEEP: Gaming Levels Playing Field

KEEP: Gaming Levels Playing Field

To continue dialogue on why Kentucky needs expanded gaming, and to further educate the General Assembly on the matter, Kentucky Equine Education Project executive director Patrick Neely recently gave a presentation during a special legislative subcommittee meeting in Frankfort, the state capital.

 Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Casino Details Wait for Another Day

Casino Details Wait for Another Day

Details on legislation to authorize casino gambling in Kentucky will have to wait for another day.

 Tuesday, January 15, 2008
KEEP Raises Nearly $4 Million

KEEP Raises Nearly $4 Million

Many horse industry figures were in the spirit of giving during the Kentucky Equine Education Project's stallion season auction, billed with the tag line, "No Time to Hold Your Horses." The auction was held for the first time since 2004 to benefit causes supported by the organization.

 Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Ohio Forms KEEP-Like Coalition

The Ohio horse industry, in an effort to make its voice heard around the Buckeye State, has formed a coalition similar to the Kentucky Equine Education Project, a horse industry advocacy group in Kentucky.

 Tuesday, December 11, 2007

KEEP Plans Stallion Season Auction to Raise Funds

The Kentucky Equine Education Project will hold a stallion season auction Dec. 7 to raise funds to support promotion of the horse industry as well as legislative endeavors.

 Tuesday, October 09, 2007
KEEP Still Undecided on Push for Casino Gambling

KEEP Still Undecided on Push for Casino Gambling

While the Kentucky Equine Education Project continues to lobby for legislation that would remove the sales tax on equine feed and supplies in Kentucky, a decision is pending in regard to whether the organization will again push for casino gambling at racetracks in 2008.

 Friday, August 24, 2007

KEEP Announces Endorsement in Gubernatorial Race

The Kentucky Equine Education Project's board of directors announced June 25 its endorsement of the Steve Beshear-Daniel Mongiardo ticket in the 2007 Kentucky gubernatorial campaign.

 Monday, June 25, 2007

Derby Gift Sales From the Backside to Benefit Workers

The Klein Family Learning Center will open a special gift shop on the backside of Churchill Downs for Kentucky Derby Week to benefit track workers.

 Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Kentucky Breed Incentive Fund Tops $12 Million

More than $12 million will be awarded to Thoroughbred breeders through the Kentucky Breeders' Incentive Fund.

 Wednesday, February 21, 2007

KEEP Renews Push for Tax-Equity Legislation

The Kentucky Equine Education Project is pushing legislation that would remove the sales tax on equine feed and supplies in the state.

 Monday, February 19, 2007

Kentucky Candidate Supports Gaming at Racetracks

Kentucky Democratic gubernatorial candidate Steve Beshear said Jan. 16 he supports a plan for casino gambling that could generate hundreds of millions in tax revenue to help fund education and road construction.

 Tuesday, January 16, 2007

KEEP Names New Executive Director

The Kentucky Equine Education Project has named Patrick Neely as its new executive director.

 Wednesday, January 03, 2007

Wilkey and Thayer Co-Winners of 'Big Hitter for Kentucky Cities' Award

In an unprecedented move, the Kentucky League of Cities bestowed its annual "Big Hitter for Kentucky Cities" award on a pair of recipients: Rep. Rob Wilkey of Scottsville and Sen. Damon Thayer of Georgetown.

 Monday, October 09, 2006

KEEP to Push Tax Equity, Not Gaming, in 2007

Tax relief for the horse industry, not racetrack gaming, will be the focus of the Kentucky Equine Education Project during the 2007 General Assembly session, according to the chairman of the organization.

 Thursday, October 05, 2006

Public KEEP Meeting Scheduled

An educational public Kentucky Equine Education Project meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. EST Sept. 21 at Piney Point Stables near Leitchfield, Ky.

 Thursday, September 14, 2006

Wilcke Named Director of University of Louisville Equine Program

Richard W. Wilcke has been named the director of the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program. Wilcke, a faculty member since 1995, succeeds Robert Lawrence, who recently retired after 18 years as head of the program.

 Thursday, September 07, 2006

UK and KEEP Provide Funds for Kentucky Horse History Project

In cooperation with the Kentucky Historical Society, the University of Kentucky Libraries' Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History has initiated a project to document the history of Kentucky's horse industry.

 Thursday, August 31, 2006

Kentucky to Count Horses; Navolio Retires From KEEP

In a state that derives an important part of its identity from horses, it's surprising the number of horses that reside in Kentucky isn't known. In a collaborative effort, the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, the University of Kentucky Equine Initiative, the Kentucky Horse Council, and the Kentucky Equine Education Project plan to change that this fall with a statewide count of Kentucky's horse population.

 Tuesday, August 29, 2006

KEEP Selects Scholarship Recipients

The Kentucky Equine Education Project selected the winners of its new academic scholarships during a recent board meeting. Each winner will be awarded $1,000 toward their academic studies.

 Monday, July 31, 2006

KEEP Passes 10,000 Member Mark

The Kentucky Equine Education Project has passed its 10,000 member mark this month. KEEP, the lobbying group representing all breeds of horses in the state, reached its goal in just a little over two years since it was formed in May 2004.

 Thursday, July 06, 2006

Navolio to Retire as KEEP Executive Director

Jim Navolio, who played a key role in the building of the Kentucky Equine Education Project, will retire as executive director of the grassroots organization effective Sept. 1.

 Thursday, June 15, 2006
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