Kentucky Association of Equine Practitioners

10/01/2026

⌛ One of the most beautiful 5K races is almost here! Mark your calendar for the Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers' Club 5K at Gainsborough Farm.

Your miles matter. Every registration helps the KTFMC support meaningful human and equine welfare programs through annual donations. Get ready to hit the pavement for a powerful cause! 👟

🐎 WHAT IF YOUR SATURDAY STARTED LIKE THIS…

You wake up in the heart of Kentucky horse country. 🍂
You lace up for a 5K through a Thoroughbred farm. 🏃‍♀️
You soak in the fall scenery. 🍁
You cross the finish line with your crew. 🎉

And then?
Keeneland. 🏇
College football. 🏈
Kentucky vs. LSU. 💙
A full day of fall in the Bluegrass.
Yeah… this isn’t your average weekend in the Bluegrass.

📅 Saturday, October 10
📍 Versailles, Kentucky

Run the farm.
Experience the Bluegrass.
Then go make the rest of your Saturday count.

Don’t just hear about it Monday morning. Be there. 👀
🎟️ Register now: https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/KTFMC5k

09/29/2026

FDA investigation findings regarding HYCOAT contamination.

At least 20 of the horses had to be humanely euthanized

09/24/2026

The entire equine community mourns the passing of Dr. Thomas Riddle, a true icon in the equine veterinary community.

As the co-founder of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, a past president of the Kentucky Association of Equine Practitioners, and a tireless advocate for the horse industry, Dr. Riddle left an indelible mark on Central Kentucky and the equine veterinary world at large.

Our deepest thoughts and sympathies go out to his family, his friends, and the entire team at Rood & Riddle. Thank you, Dr. Riddle, for everything you gave to the horse world. Our community, our profession and the horses we love are all better for having known you.

09/20/2026

🐎𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐬: 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 - 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 13 🐎

What happens away from the spotlight and beyond the regulated tracks? Join us from 6-8 PM on October 13 for an eye-opening presentation: "𝙐𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙐𝙣𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙: 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙝 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙍𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙀𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝."

Unsanctioned bush track racing operates outside traditional regulatory frameworks, raising serious questions about equine welfare, veterinary oversight and horse health. This in-depth session, presented by Dr. Angela Pelzel-McCluskey, National Equine Epidemiologist for USDA-APHIS-Veterinary Services, will explore the realities of the bush track circuit, examine its hidden impacts on equine wellbeing, and discuss what the industry and equine advocates can do to protect these athletes.

Whether you're a veterinarian, an industry professional, a horse lover or simply curious about the hidden corners of the equine world, this is a vital conversation you won't want to miss.

🗓️ October 13, 2026 @ 6-8 PM
🐴 Spy Coast Farm Equine Education Center, Lexington
🍽️ $40 for KAEP members; $45 for non-KAEP members. Dinner is included.

🔗 Secure your spot today: kaep.info/event-details/underground-and-unregulated-bush-track-racing-and-its-implications-on-equine-health

07/20/2026

⌛ The clock is ticking!

Don’t forget to register by 🆃🅷🅸🆂 🆂🆄🅽🅳🅰🆈 (7/26) for next week's KAEP Membership Meeting!

📅The July KAEP Membership Meeting will take place on 𝙒𝙚𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙅𝙪𝙡𝙮 29, @ 6 𝙋𝙈 at the Fayette County Cooperative Extension office in Lexington. This meeting is held in conjunction with the Central Kentucky VMA and will provide insight on important regulatory and legislative updates for veterinary professionals. 🩺 🐎

The evening includes dinner (free) and 2️⃣ CE hours.

📨 RSVP today to [email protected]

07/07/2026

📅Mark your calendar!

🐎The July KAEP Membership Meeting will take place on 𝙒𝙚𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙅𝙪𝙡𝙮 29, @ 6 𝙋𝙈 at the Fayette County Cooperative Extension office in Lexington.

This meeting is held in conjunction with the Central Kentucky VMA and will provide insight on important regulatory and legislative updates for veterinary professionals. The evening includes dinner (free) and 2️⃣ CE hours.
You'll hear updates from:

✅Dr. Martin Redd, Diversion Program Manager with the Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA, will speak on record keeping for veterinarians, controlled substance inventory and disposal requirements, and prescription requirements
✅Michelle Shane, Executive Director of the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners, will share information on licensure renewals, legislative and regulatory updates, and local and national veterinary news
✅Debra Hamelback, Executive Director with the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association, will update attendees about contract seats and veterinary school updates, mid-level practitioner efforts and the Mid-America Veterinary Conference

Questions are encouraged at the conclusion of each presentation.

Deadline to register is 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 26. RSVP to [email protected]
Reserve your seat today!

06/11/2026

🚨𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓: 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐦-𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐘 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 🚨
Effective immediately and through Aug. 01, 2026:
✅ Any animal demonstrating clinical signs of NWS infestation are prohibited from entry into Kentucky
✅ Movement requirements for large animals originating from infested states are required to have:
✔️ Kentucky permit number obtained from the Kentucky Office of State Veterinarian (OSV)
✔️️ CVI Issued within 72 hours prior to entry into Kentucky
✔️ Signed statement from an Accredited Veterinarian (AV) attesting: “I have inspected the animals included in this shipment and have found them free of clinical signs of NWS myasis” or state of origin or Kentucky pre-movement inspection forms filled and signed if available. (must accompany movement)
✔️ Notation of any treatments given to the animals on this shipment for NWS
✔️ Signed Statement/Form obtained within 24 hours after entry into Kentucky attesting that the animals were inspected by (in order of preference): a private Kentucky AV or their authorized designee; a Kentucky OSV personnel (subject to availability); or a Kentucky USDA VS Personnel (subject to availability) AND that the animal is free of NWS.
⚠️ Equine movements must be accompanied by valid EIA result forms for each equine.
⚠️ ALL animal movements from the Counties containing Control Zones and Counties adjacent to counties containing Control Zones must also meet any Federal or State requirements for movement out of those Control Areas prior to entry into Kentucky.
Read the official update in its entirety by clicking below.

Effective immediately and through Aug. 01, 2026: • Any animal demonstrating clinical signs of NWS infestation are prohibited from entry into Kentucky • Movement requirements for large animals originating from infested states are required to have: o Kentucky permit number obtained from the Kentuc...

06/05/2026

🚨Effective immediately: The Kentucky Department of Agriculture Office of the State Veterinarian has released guidelines on the movement of large animals from Texas into the state of Kentucky.

These guidelines were put in place after a confirmed New World Screwworm infestation in Zavala County, Texas. They are effective until August 1, 2026. 🪰

Read the complete guidelines here: https://www.kaep.info/health-alerts

PLEASE NOTE that the current restrictions are subject to change without prior notification. Please check the Kentucky Agriculture website screwworm Information page for the latest information. www.kyagr.com/statevet/disease-prevention.html

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01/29/2026

🎊Last night's KAEP Membership Meeting was fabulous – we're so grateful so many of you braved the cold temperatures to come out to socialize and learn!

🌟Huge thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, The Franklin-Williams Company a proud supporter of the Kentucky Association of Equine Practitioners. The Franklin-Williams Company is trusted by leading equine veterinarians and used by hospitals, clinics, and schools of veterinary medicine across the US.

Available for purchase direct or through your preferred distributor.
For orders, product information, or questions, contact The Franklin-Williams Co. at [email protected].

Thank you, Franklin-Williams Company!

01/28/2026

🥳We can't wait to see you 𝓣𝓞𝓜𝓞𝓡𝓡𝓞𝓦, January 28, at 6 PM for the January KAEP Membership Meeting at Copper Roux discussing field management of foaling emergencies.

🏆Huge thank you to presenting sponsor The Franklin-Williams Company ,who produce a variety of incredible products.

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