Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers' Club

10/10/2026

⚠️If you are joining us for the 5k, please follow the farm’s Horse Country tour signs.

🐎 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

09/28/2026

🐎 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

09/23/2026

🚨 DEADLINE APPROACHING TO RESERVE YOUR AD! 🚨

The opportunity to showcase your business in the 2027 Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers’ Club (KTFMC) Directory is closing soon!

Don’t miss your chance to put your company in front of the farm managers, owners, veterinarians, agents, and equine industry professionals who make Kentucky’s Thoroughbred industry happen.

📖 Reserve your advertising space today!

🐴 Get your business noticed.
📣 Promote your services.
🤝 Connect with Kentucky’s Thoroughbred community.

Advertising space is limited—don’t wait until it’s too late!

📧 [email protected]
🌐 ktfmc.org

Make sure your business is represented in the 2027 KTFMC Directory. Reserve your ad now!

09/15/2026

Sherri Ivanovich has been selected as the 2026 Ted Bates Farm Manager of the Year by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers’ Club.

From her early days in the industry to her leadership as Farm Manager at Gainesway, Sherri’s career has been defined by hard work, horsemanship, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to caring for the horses and supporting the farm's success.

🏆 Congratulations to Sherri!

Read the press release here: 2026 Ted Bates Farm Manager of the Year Announced - https://mailchi.mp/99ce59e8b56c/2026-ted-bates-farm-manager-of-the-year-announced

09/14/2026

Dr. Jones spoke to KTFMC at last year’s October membership meeting about the importance of mental health and well-being.

If you or someone you know could use some support, Dr. Jones is currently accepting new clients. Please don’t hesitate to reach out or share this resource with someone who may need it.

Sometimes, asking for help is the first step. 💙

09/11/2026

🍂 NOT YOUR AVERAGE 5K.

This is the Bluegrass in the fall.

A morning on a Kentucky horse farm.
An afternoon at Keeneland's Fall Meet.
All while watching our Kentucky Wildcats take on the LSU Tigers.

On Saturday, October 10, trade the fast pace of city life for a morning on the farm and experience a 5K like no other.

🐎 Run through a Kentucky Thoroughbred horse farm
🍁 Take in the fall scenery
🏃‍♀️ Run. Walk. Bring your crew.
🎉 Then go make the most of the weekend

Not your average farm.
Not your average Saturday.
Definitely not your average 5K.

📅 Saturday, October 10
📍 Versailles, Kentucky

Lace up. Join us on the farm.

🎟️ Register now. https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/KTFMC5k

The KTFMC 5K At Gainsborough Farm is on Saturday October 10, 2026.

09/11/2026

09/04/2026

Anyone who farms in Central Kentucky knows that emergencies can happen when you least expect them. 🐴⚠️

𝘿𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙤 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙚? 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙛 𝙝𝙚'𝙨 𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚? 𝘾𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙡? 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙘𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙪𝙙?

When an emergency happens, knowing what to do before help arrives can make all the difference.

Attend this upcoming training with Kentucky Horse Council to learn practical skills for safely responding to equine emergencies and helping your horse while waiting for professional assistance.

🐴 Don’t wait for an emergency to learn what to do. Be prepared!

09/01/2026

📣🐎 2027 KTFMC DIRECTORY ADVERTISING CONTRACTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!

Now is the time to get your business in front of the people who make Kentucky’s Thoroughbred industry happen!

Advertising opportunities in the 2027 Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers’ Club (KTFMC) Directory have been released. This annual directory is a valuable resource for farm managers, owners, veterinarians, agents, and equine industry professionals throughout Kentucky and beyond.

📖 Want to showcase your business?
Reserve your advertising space and make sure your company is represented in the 2027 KTFMC Directory!

📧 [email protected]
🌐 ktfmc.org

🐴 Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the 2027 KTFMC Directory!

06/11/2026

Join us for an educational evening with Dr. Laurie Lawrence as she discusses feeding and nutrition strategies for sales-prepping Thoroughbreds. Learn how proper nutrition can support healthy growth, optimal development, condition, and performance while preparing horses to look and feel their best for the sales ring.

📅 Tuesday, June 16th
📍 Copper Roux, Lexington, KY
⏰ 6:30 pm

Whether you're a breeder, consignor, farm manager, or simply interested in equine nutrition, you'll gain practical information you can put to use right away.

Reserve your spot today and join us for an evening of expert insight and discussion! The link is in the comments.