Current Scholars

 

Ashlyn Anderson-Keelin

Year: Sophomore
Major: Undeclared
Hometown: Owensboro, KY
Comments: As a member of the Equine Scholars Program I have felt a sense of camaraderie from the moment I first set foot on campus. Through it I have been able to not only discover new friends, but also to experience a part of the horse industry that may otherwise have remained a mystery.

Caitlyn Anglin

Year: Junior
Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Hometown: Dry Ridge, KY
Comments: I joined the Equine Scholars Program to be around people with the same interests as me; and to learn more about the horse industry because it has played such a huge part of my life growing up.

Hayley Barbato

Year: Senior
Major: Biology
Hometown: Danville, KY
Comments: I came to Georgetown to be in the Equine Scholars Program because I wanted to continue to be involved with horses while I was in college. The program is unique because it shows me the many ways I can incorporate my major into the equine world!

Kelsey Barbato

Year: Sophomore
Major: Biology
Hometown: Danville, KY
Comments: I joined the Equine Scholars Program so I could stay connected to the horse industry and further my knowledge in the many different opportunities and aspects the industry provides. I have a love and passion for horses!

Heather Bellis-Jones

Year: Junior
Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Hometown: Cynthiana, KY
Comments: The Equine Scholars Program has afforded me the opportunity to experience different aspects of Kentucky's signature horse industry. I value the people that I have met through this program and the life lessons that I have been taught.  ESP has permitted me to further my interest in horses while engaged in my academic studies at Georgetown.

Kate Berta

Year: Sophomore
Major: Undeclared
Hometown: Bowling Green, KY
Comments: I came to Georgetown College because of the Equine Scholars Program. I am looking forward to understanding this huge industry better. I am also looking forward to getting a great liberal arts degree and applying it to the horse industry.

Laura Bradford

Year: Junior
Hometown: Seymous, IN
Comments: The program works with each student to meet their specific needs. I am looking forward to learning about different aspects of the Equine industry and continuing to grow in the areas that already interest me. I feel by being involved in the Equine Scholars it will help prepare me for my future career.

Marina Byrd

Year: Sophomore
Major: Business
Hometown: Woodridge, IL
Comments: The Equine Scholars Program is a wonderful opportunity to combine my love for horses with a career.

Blake Caudill

Year: Senior
Major: Business
Hometown: Ashland, KY
Comments: I joined the Equine Scholars Program to get more involved with horses and the industry itself. I wanted to experience a more close-up look at how this amazing industry operates. I love the program and the benefits I have received as well as the wonderful connections I've made. I love horses and would recommend this opportunity to anyone interested. It is a life altering experience!

Lydia Clore

Year: Freshman
Major: Pre-Vet
Hometown:Prospect, KY 
Comments: I became part of the Equine Scholars Program not only because I have a passion for horses, but also because I have an interest in the equine industry and the business behind these animals.  The ESP has helped me make a smooth transition into college life and connected me with many people on campus I may not know if it weren’t for this program. I look forward to seeing how I can use my experiences with the ESP in my future.

Morgan Coffey

Year: Senior
Major: Biology
Hometown: Burnside, KY
Comments: I am glad that I came to Georgetown College. It allowed to me join the Equine Scholars program. I love meeting people that love horses as much as I do. I have been able to do many wonderful and exciting things with this program. I cant wait for the next years to develop in this program.

Ann Cothran

Year: Senior
Minor: Classics
Hometown: Danville, KY
Comments: The Equine Scholars Program is a great way for me to get involved with the different areas of the horse industry and find a career I love.

Sayde Daniels

Year: Freshman
Major: Accounting
Hometown: Charleston, WV
Comments: I joined the Equine Scholars Program because I believe our generation will take the horse industry to a new and greater level. This program is an excellent vehicle for networking and further exploring all facets of the horse world. It is my career goal to become an equine accountant, and help the industry prosper.

Madelynn Davis

Year: Sophomore
Major: Physical Therapy and Spanish
Hometown: LaGrange, KY
Comments: I joined the Equine Scholars Program to be involved with other people who have the same interest in horses as I do, and to learn more about the equine industry.

Stacy Durham

Year: Senior
Majors: Biology and English
Hometown: Kula, HI
Comments: I joined the Equine Scholars Program because of the many opportunities it provides to explore different aspects of the equine industry. After graduation, I'm not entirely sure what I want to do, but I know that I want to incorporate horses into some aspect of my life. From the program I have gained an awareness of the vastness of the horse industry, especially in Kentucky; and a deeper appreciation of it as well.

Alyssa England

Year: Senior
Hometown: Burlington, Ky
Comments: I hope to get many things out of the equine scholars program. Not only has the program helped me to make amazing friends, it has also helped me in make an easy transition into college. At first I was very scared to enter a new life with new people, but this program helped me to build a family within Georgetown College. All the people are wonderful and, to top it all off, they have similar interests. I hope to participate in many internships and gather job ideas for the future.

Bailey Fowble

Year: Freshman
Major: Accounting
Minor: Business Management
Hometown: Greenback, TN
Comments:  I joined the Equine Scholars Program to further my education of the horse industry outside of my own discipline of riding. I have grown up around horses and want to be involved with them for my entire life. Being in this program I will get to talk with barn managers and see what is put into running the business and their financials that are incorporated.

Lexy Funk

Year: Freshman   
Major: Undeclared
Hometown: Sun Valley, ID
Comments: I came to Georgetown College because of the Equine Scholars Program. What attracted my eye to this amazing program were the opportunities that will come from it; internships, job opportunities, and a chance to learn more about the horse industry. I am so pleased with my decision to come to Georgetown; the school and the program are everything I thought they would be.

Shannon Grosheim

Year: Sophomore
Major: Spanish
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Comments: Through the Equine Scholars Program, I have already met several great new friends. Also, I was recently able to use my Spanish major to help the ESP show visiting students from Chile around the Kentucky Horse Park.

Keith Groves

Year: Junior
Hometown: Trenton, KY
Comments: I came to Georgetown and joined the Equine Scholars Program to be actively involved in the horse industry as a college student. I expect to gain great experience and important contacts that will help me in my pursuit of becoming a vet. I feel that this program will give me the best chance of attaining my goals.

Kelsey Hamilton

Year: Sophomore
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Lewes, DE
Comments: I joined the Equine Scholars Program because it's a great opportunity to incorporate a business degree in the horse world.

Brittany Hawkins

Year: Senior
Hometown: Crestwood, KY
Comments: I am very interested in the business aspect of the equine industry. I am very excited about pursuing the excellent internship opportunities that the program has to offer. I am hoping to incorporate my love for horses with my interest in the business industry.

Katie Henderson

Year: Senior
Major: Commerce, Language and Culture
Hometown: California, KY
Comments: One of the main reasons I came to Georgetown was the Equine Scholars Program. I have been involved with horses since I was five years old, and I wanted to pursue my passion through college. The Equine Scholars program has allowed me to meet many wonderful people in the horse industry and here on campus. It has also presented me with many opportunities to learn more about the equine industry.

Heather Johnston

Year: Junior
Major: Philosophy/English
Hometown: Fox Point, WI
Comments: The Equine Scholars Program is what brought me to Georgetown College. I compete in eventing and wanted to continue to be involved with something I truly love while in school. This program provided that for me along with many other amazing opportunities.

Andrew Jones

Year: Senior
Major: Biology
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Comments: The Equine Scholar Program has allowed me to further my goal of one day being an equine vet. The program has allowed me to gain a significant amount of experience shadowing some of the best equine veterinarians in the state!

Seth Kochera

Year: Senior
Majors: Communications
Hometown: Lexington, KY
Comments: The Equine Scholars Program gives me a chance to find a career that I want in the horse racing industry. It gives me great opportunities to meet some important people in the industry and do some really cool stuff.

Kathleen Landwehr

Year: Senior
Hometown: Lexington, KY
Comments: I am thrilled to be a member of the Equine Scholars Program. I am with friends who are wonderful, kind people, whom share a common interest in horses. I hope to experience the numerous opportunities that are possible through the Equine Scholars Program and gain insight into the equine industry. From this insight, I hope to find a career that is right for me and also incorporate my love for horses. I want to be able to give back to the industry that has given me so much.

Stephanie McGray

Year: Senior
Major: Communication and Media Studies
Hometown: Elizabethtown, KY
Comments: The Equine Scholars Program is one of the main reasons why I came to Georgetown College. Most individuals don't always get the experience they need in the horse industry to know much about it. However, this program helps me distinguish what I want and need from the horse industry. The Equine Scholars Program gives me the education that I need to be able to hold an acceptable career in the equine industry.

Megan McKay

Year:  Junior
Hometown: May's Lick, KY
Comments: I feel that the Equine Scholars Program will open a lot of doors for me, being that I am interested in business law. I want to be able to learn as much as I can and take full advantage of each opportunity.

Shelby Pribble

Year: Freshman   
Major: Undeclared   
Hometown: Foster, KY
Comments: I joined the equine scholars program to learn more about the horse industry. The program offers opportunities for internships and valuable learning experiences.

Mary Ables Ray

Year: Freshman
Major: Biology/Pre-Vet
Hometown: Jonesborough, TN
Comments: I came to Georgetown College for the many opportunities the Equine Scholars Program offers.  I am excited to learn more about the horse industry in the horse capital of the world!  And - I can't wait for WEG 2010!

Chelsey Reid

Year: Senior
Major: History
Hometown: Crestwood, KY
Comments: This program is one of the main reasons why I came to Georgetown. The Equine Scholars Program provides students with valuable industry insight while teaching them how to build a network of valuable contacts and colleagues. Because of my involvement with the Equine Scholars Program, I have been able to continue to pursue my passion for horses while earning a liberal arts education. This combination of academics and hands-on learning has been nothing short of an amazing experience!

Jessica Seamon

Year: Freshman   
Major: Undeclared
Hometown: Chandler, IN
Comments: The thing I love about the Equine Scholars Program is all the wonderful diverse opportunities it provides the students with.

Jeanne Shearer

Year: Sophomore
Major: Biology
Hometown: Cave City, KY
Comments: I joined the Equine Scholars Program because I have always loved horses. Through this unique program, I hope to learn more about all aspects of the horse industry.

Andrew Smith

Year: Senior
Major: Secondary Education
Hometown: Nicholasville, KY
Comments: I'm in the program to be around the horses and the equine industry while I am away from my horses. I plan to teach high school history or perhaps become a college professor, teaching history or political science.

Kristen Snyder

Year: Sophomore
Major: Biology/Creative Writing
Hometown: Lexington, KY
Comments: The Equine Scholars Program is an excellent source to further my passion for horses. I hope to use this opportunity to apply the equine industry into my future life so that I may always be surrounded by these magnificent creatures.

Danielle Speirs

Year: Junior
Hometown: Spokane, WA
Comments: I am in the Equine Scholars Program to gain knowledge about the opportunities that are available to me in the equine industry. Whether these opportunities are riding related or career related, I am interested in getting involved in whatever might be available. I am excited at the possibility of being able to connect my degree in accounting to the equine industry.

Paul Summers

Year: Sophomore
Major: Business
Hometown: Owensboro, KY
Comments: I joined the Equine Scholar Program because it is an exciting opportunity to meet very influential people in the horse industry and possibly find a job doing what I enjoy.

Alison Todd

Year: Junior
Major: Pre-pharmacy
Hometown: Henderson, KY
Comments: I have always had an interest in horses but coming to Georgetown I had little experience with them. When I heard about the ESP program I saw it as an opportunity to learn more about the horses and the horse industry. I have since then learned so much while forming close relationships with other Equine Scholars.

Katy Truman

Year: Junior
Hometown: Columbus, IN
Comments: I decided to be a part of this program because I have loved animals, horses in particular, my whole live. I want a career working in the horse industry and I know this program will help me do just that! I hope to gain knowledge in a variety of equine professions and disciplines so that I can branch out as a knowledgeable part of the equine world.

Kourtney Tyra

Year: Freshman
Major: Undeclared
Hometown: Gray Hawk, KY
Comments: I joined the ESP because I love horses, showing and riding, and my hope is that throughout the program I will find ways to incorporate whatever I decided to pursue as a career into the equine industry.

Jacob Walson

Year: Freshman
Hometown: Winchester, KY
Comments: I decided to be a part of the Equine Scholars Program to get involved in a way that could further my love of horses and to meet new people.  Within the first few weeks of being an Equine Scholar I had already made close friends.

Kyla Welch

Year: Junior
Major: Biology
Hometown: Lexington, KY
Comments: I love the program because it gives me opportunities to meet people in the program and also people active in the industry.

Holly Whiteman

Year: Freshman
Hometown: Winchester, KY
Comments: I joined the Equine Scholars program as an opportunity to learn about other disciplines and skills outside of what I already know in the equine industry, it's also a great opportunity for equine careers.

Elizabeth Wiggins

Year: Senior
Hometown: Centerville, OH
Comments: The Equine Scholars Program has been amazing for learning so much more about the horse industry. We've been able to meet people in the industry, and make great friends with the same interests.

Amanda Williamson

Year: Freshman
Major: Communications
Minor: Theater
Hometown: Simpsonville, KY
Comments: I joined the Equine Scholars Program because of my love for horses. Already the program has allowed me to meet new people and participate in activities I know would not have been possible otherwise