Upcoming Events

Internship Experiences Panel, Wednesday, Nov. 18

Hear from other Equine Scholars about their internship experiences and learn more about how you can find an exciting internship opportunity. Speakers will cover internships at the National Walking Horse Association (www.nwha.com), the Smithsonian Institute (www.si.edu), Peaceful Pastures (www.peacefulpastures.com), the Maker's Mark Secretariat Center (www.thoroughbredadoption.com/Makers-Mark-Secretariat-Center-c8.html), the World Equestrian Games Foundation (www.alltechfeigames.com), Eclipse Press (www.eclipsepress.com) and many more! This event will take place in Asher 112 at 5:15 p.m.

Alltech Equine News and Brews, Thursday, Nov. 19

All Equine Scholars are invited to Alltech's Cross Street brewery in Lexington for an informational panel given by the Lexington Mounted Patrol (www.lexingtonky.gov/index.aspx?page=81)on how to bombproof your horse. www.alltech.com/en_US/events/calendar/Pages/ridingcareer.aspx

Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital Tour, Friday, Nov. 20

Join the Equine Scholars for a tour of the official Alltech 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games veterinary hospital! Learn about cutting-edge technology used in this world-renowned equine hospital and see the inner workings of this very busy medical facility. www.roodandriddle.com  This tour will take place at 10 a.m. Vans will leave the Equine Scholars building at 9:40.

Guest Speaker Kelly Watkins of Expressive Concepts, Tuesday, Dec. 1

Kelly Watkins formed Expressive Concepts (www.expressiveconcepts.com) to teach others how to communicate effectively. This Successful Networking Workshop will be presented by the Graves Center for Calling and Career (www.georgetowncollege.edu/career). This event is mandatory for all Equine Scholars and will take place from 11 to 11:50 a.m. in Hill Chapel.

Guest Speaker Courtney Lee of Red7e Marketing, Thursday, Dec. 3

Red7e (www.red7e.com), a full-service marketing and advertising agency based in Louisville, does work for such notable companies as the Kentucky Farm Bureau (www.kyfb.com), Three Chimneys Farm (www.threechimneys.com), the Alltech 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games (www.alltechfeigames.com) and the United States Equestrian Federation (www.usef.org). Ms. Courtney Lee is a senior account executive who also rides; she will be discussing equine-related advertising. This event will take place in Asher 112 at 5 p.m.

Last Day of Classes, Dec. 9

Equine Scholars Christmas Party, Thursday, Dec. 10

Come down to the Equine Scholars building for a study break filled with Christmas movies, good food and good friends. This event will take place from 11: 30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Come hungry!

Additional, optional events:

Keeneland November Sales: November 8-21 www.keeneland.com
Southern Lights Stroll: November 19, Kentucky Horse Park www.kyhorsepark.com
Southern Lights: November 20 – December 31, Kentucky Horse Park www.kyhorsepark.com
Snowbird Dressage: December 5, Kentucky Horse Park www.kyhorsepark.com
Snowball Series Mounted Games: December 12-13, Kentucky Horse Park www.kyhorsepark.com