Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers' Club

January 2026 Membership Meeting
2026-01-29 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | The Manchester Reserve, 903 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY, 40508, United States
**RESCHEDULED**
January Membership Meeting Announced

Please join KTFMC in welcoming

Dorie Smith, The Farm Clinic
&
Carl DiPiazza, SoilYield

for a discussion on
“Growing Healthier Pasture: Effective pasture management and the benefits of organic fertilizer.”

Thursday, January 29, 2026
at
The Manchester Reserve
903 Manchester St.
Lexington, KY 40508

PARKING: Free parking is available in the Manchester Music Hall parking lot.

Door opens at 6:00 P.M.
Dinner and presentation will begin at 6:45 P.M.

*EVERYONE MUST REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE PRIOR TO THE RSVP DEADLINE.*

MEETING SPONSORED BY:

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RSVPs must be in by 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
You do not need a PayPal account to pay. The credit card form is below the PayPal button.
No RSVPs will be taken after the deadline.
NO PAYMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR.
We no longer reserve extra seating for walk-ins.
Failure to cancel before the deadline will result in a non-refundable payment.
Please list the names of all attendees when making reservations.

March KTFMC Membership Meeting
2026-03-24 18:30 - 21:00 | Cooper Roux, 861 South Broadway, Lexington, KY, 40504, United States
March Membership Meeting Announced

Please join KTFMC in welcoming

Dr. Nathan Slovis, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

for a discussion on
“Biosecurity: Lessons learned over the years from Salmonella to Strangles.”

and

Dr. Hossam El-Sheikh Ali, University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center

will give a short presentation on
“The Enigma of Nocardioform Placentitis: How We Can Solve It Together”

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
at
Copper Roux
861 S. Broadway
Lexington, KY 40504

Door opens at 6:00 P.M.
Dinner and presentation will begin at 6:45 P.M.

*EVERYONE MUST REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE PRIOR TO THE RSVP DEADLINE.*

MEETING SPONSORED BY:

___________________________________

RSVPs must be in by 5 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2026.
You do not need a PayPal account to pay. The credit card form is below the PayPal button.
No RSVPs will be taken after the deadline.
NO PAYMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR.
We no longer reserve extra seating for walk-ins.
Failure to cancel before the deadline will result in a non-refundable payment.
Please list the names of all attendees when making reservations.

April KTFMC Membership Meeting
2026-04-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Copper Roux, 861 South Broadway, Lexington, KY, 40504
April Membership Meeting Announced

Please join KTFMC in welcoming

Allen Kershaw, Dermot Ryan, Mike Cline, and Rick Nichols

for a discussion on

“From Blueprint to Bloodlines: Building a World-Class Thoroughbred Facility”

Emceed by
Bill Landes

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
at
Copper Roux
861 S. Broadway
Lexington, KY 40504

Door opens at 6:00 P.M.
Dinner and presentation will begin at 6:45 P.M.

*EVERYONE MUST REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE PRIOR TO THE RSVP DEADLINE.*

If you have questions for the panelists, please submit them via email to info@ktfmc.org by Friday, April 17th.

Meeting Sponsored by:

___________________________________

RSVPs must be in by 5 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2026.
You do not need a PayPal account to pay. The credit card form is below the PayPal button.
No RSVPs will be taken after the deadline.
NO PAYMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR.
We no longer reserve extra seating for walk-ins.
Failure to cancel before the deadline will result in a non-refundable payment.
Please list the names of all attendees when making reservations.

May KTFMC Mtg with CBA
2026-05-12 18:00 - 20:30 | Copper Roux, 861 South Broadway, Lexington, KY, 40504
May Membership Meeting Announced

Please join CBA & KTFMC in welcoming

Dr. Bart Barber, Carrie Brogden, Lesley Campion, Scott Mallory, and Logan Payne

for a discussion on

“From Sales Prep to the Sales Ring”

Emceed by
Steve Castagnola

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
at
Copper Roux
861 S. Broadway
Lexington, KY 40504

Door opens at 6:00 P.M.
Dinner and presentation will begin at 6:45 P.M.

*EVERYONE MUST REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE PRIOR TO THE RSVP DEADLINE.*

We’re also pleased to welcome
Cate Masterson, Director of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame,
who will highlight some of the exciting things happening at the museum.

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RSVPs must be in by 5 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2026.
You do not need a PayPal account to pay. The credit card form is below the PayPal button.
No RSVPs will be taken after the deadline.
NO PAYMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR.
We no longer reserve extra seating for walk-ins.
Failure to cancel before the deadline will result in a non-refundable payment.
Please list the names of all attendees when making reservations.

2026 Trail Ride & Picnic
2026-05-31 11:30 - 14:30 | Hisle Farm Park, 3551 Briar Hill Road, Lexington, KY, 40516
Donald L. Snellings Memorial
Trail Ride & Picnic

Hisle Farm Park
3551 Briar Hill Road, Lexington, KY 40516
Sunday, May 31, 2026

Arrive at 11:00 a.m.
The trail ride will promptly start at noon.
The picnic will begin at 1:30 p.m.

TRAIL RIDE:

Horses are not provided.

PICNIC AT THE PARK:

Lunch by Taqueria De La Cruz, water, and Gatorade will be provided at no cost thanks to our generous sponsors.
If you plan to attend the picnic, please bring chairs. Pop-up tents are welcome as there is no shelter at the park.

THANK YOU TO OUR TITLE SPONSOR

THANK YOU TO OUR OTHER SPONSORS
Bauer Hay & Straw
Blandford Stud
Equine Athlete Veterinary Services
Greenfield Farm
Heartwood Farm
Lexington Equine Medical Group
Legacy Bloodstock
Winchester Feed

KBC-Water
*The committee is still contacting potential sponsors. If you want to sponsor this event, please email the office at info@ktfmc.org.

June Membership Meeting
2026-06-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Copper Roux, 861 South Broadway, Lexington, KY, 40504
June Membership Meeting Announced

Please join KTFMC in welcoming

Dr. Laurie Lawrence

for a discussion on

“Building Better Athletes: A Discussion on Feeding Strategies for Growing Horses”

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
at
Copper Roux
861 S. Broadway
Lexington, KY 40504

Door opens at 6:00 P.M.
Dinner and presentation will begin at 6:45 P.M.

*EVERYONE MUST REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE PRIOR TO THE RSVP DEADLINE.*

Meeting Sponsored by:

___________________________________

RSVPs must be in by 5 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2026.
You do not need a PayPal account to pay. The credit card form is below the PayPal button.
No RSVPs will be taken after the deadline.
NO PAYMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR.
We no longer reserve extra seating for walk-ins.
Failure to cancel before the deadline will result in a non-refundable payment.
Please list the names of all attendees when making reservations.

2026 KTFMC Golf Scramble
2026-06-23 11:00 - 17:00 | The University Club Golf Course, 4850 Leestown Rd, Lexington, KY, 40511
Please join us at the

34th Annual Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers’ Club
Challenge Cup Golf Scramble
presented by

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
University Club of Kentucky

ATTENTION:
Check-in will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the pavilion
Shotgun start at noon.

If spots are available for teams to register, they will open on Monday, June 1st at 1:00 pm.
However, spots are limited, and it will sell out. Please consider becoming a Corporate Sponsor.
If sold out, please email the office (info@ktfmc.org) to be added to the waiting list.*

Check in and lunch will be at the Pavilion, and dinner will follow the golf scramble.
Beer, water, and soft drinks will be provided on the course; please do not bring your own drinks.
Attendance is limited to four players per team. Please note that the venue applies additional fees for teams bringing extra guests, and those charges will be passed along to the team.
There will be a first, second, and third-place team winner for both courses and an overall champion team decided by a one-hole playoff between the first-place team from each course.
The individual closest to the pin and with the longest drive will be awarded prizes.
Dress Code: All guests must wear appropriate golf attire. This would exclude items such as cut-offs, tanks, t-shirts, and jeans.
Teams should have an A,B,C, and D level player. A minimum of two drives per player must be used during the 18 holes of play.
Teams are formed without KTFMC input, but individual entries will be placed on a team that is not full by our golf scramble committee members.

If you have questions, need an invoice, want to add something in the goody bags, etc., please email the office at info@ktfmc.org.
To learn more about sponsorship packages and to register online, see the options below:

2026 KTFMC Sporting Clays Classic
2026-08-25 12:00 - 17:00 | Elk Creek Hunting Club, Intersection of KY HWY 227 & 330, Owenton, KY, United States
KENTUCKY THOROUGHBRED FARM MANAGERS’ CLUB
SPORTING CLAYS CLASSIC
Elk Creek Hunt Club
Tuesday, August 25, 2026

TITLE SPONSOR $2500

Banner at Clubhouse
3 person team
Free shells, cart, lunch, and drinks
Company recognition in directory
Special drawing for sponsors
Social media post

GOLD SPONSOR $1500

Signage at Clubhouse
3 person team
Free shells, cart, lunch, and beverages
Free company recognition in the directory
Special drawing for Gold Sponsors
Social media post

SILVER SPONSOR $1000

Signage at Clubhouse
3 person team
Free shells, cart, lunch, and beverages

FARM THREE MEMBER TEAM* $650

Free shells, cart, lunch, and beverages
3 person team

*This is for farm employees only.*

CLINIC/BUSINESS THREE MEMBER TEAM $650

Free shells, cart, lunch, and beverages
*3 person team

STAND SPONSOR $250

Advertising at the Stand

Registration begins at 12:00 p.m.
There will be a single “shotgun start” at 1:00 p.m. for all teams
Lunch and prizes immediately following the shoot (around 3:30 p.m.)

Deadline for sponsorships and teams: Friday, August 7, 2026

KTFMC 5K 2026
2026-10-10 07:00 - 12:00
10th Annual KTFMC 5k
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Gainsborough Farm

Cost: $30 (ages 18+)
$15 (ages 5-17)
Price increases after Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Race promptly starts at 8:30 a.m.
Packet pick-up starts at 7:30 a.m. the day of the race

Prizes will be given to the top three runners in each age group
Julep cups for overall male and female winners

Race packets include a long-sleeved, dri-fit shirt and other surprises.
Register by Sunday, September 20, 2026, to be guaranteed a t-shirt.

PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER FOR THIS YEAR’S EVENT.
