Although the equine program at the University of Kentucky is
just a few years old, the benefits of going to school in the “Horse Capital of
the World” are so numerous, students everyday see the result- building
connections in the field and getting guidance for their future careers.
A recent tradition that has been started for those Equine
Science and Management program is our annual Equine Career Fair held on campus.
This fair has become not only a fantastic resource for students to make
connections for their mandatory internship (required for all equine majors but
students absolutely love the hands-on experience), but it also gives students a
chance to see the plethora of job opportunities in Lexington and beyond. This year in particular, students at UK (and
even a few students from other colleges) gathered on our campus to talk to
industry leaders in areas such as equine rescue and training, racehorse businesses,
equine farm management, saddlebred training, equine research, graduate school
preparation, Keeneland, Equine Hospitals, Flying Darby opportunities,
Therapeutic riding facilities, and much, much more. For students who were looking for ways to get
involved in the industry, they were able to talk directly to employers and fill
out volunteer applications, internship forms, or gain a greater idea of what
was required to reach their current goals.
For more information, and to see other equine related
information, as well as to see pictures and students participating in a
multitude of events and programs, check out the Equine Student Hub.
I hope if you are interested in pursuing a degree in the
Equine industry, you will look more into our program and hopefully, like me,
see the many opportunities that are available to students. See Blue and Go CATS!
Veronica is an equine science/pre-vet student from Maryland. She is a Resident Advisor on campus and is involved in many campus activities.
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