February 2025 KTFMC Membership Meeting
2025-02-12 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
February Membership Meeting Announced
Dr. Nathan Slovis will start the evening by giving us a brief overview of
“Colostrum: Back To The Basics and Why It Is Important”
as well as

Please read the flyer for meeting details and RSVP requirements.

2025 KTFMC March Membership Meeting
2025-03-18 18:30 - 21:00 | Copper Roux, 861 South Broadway, Lexington, KY, 40504
*SOLD OUT*
March Membership Meeting Announced

Please join KTFMC in welcoming

Dr. Kristina Lu, Dr. Maria Schnobrich, & Dr. Barry David

for

“a discussion of late-term pregnancy evaluations and the pros and cons of deep horn reinforcements in Thoroughbreds.”

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
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.*

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RSVPs must be in by 5 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2025.
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 Membership Meeting-2025
2025-04-08 20:00 - 21:00 | Fasig-Tipton, 2400 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY, 40511
April Membership Meeting Announced
Please join KTFMC for an evening featuring prominent owners.

Panelists include:
John Stewart, Brook Smith, Terry Finley, and Jayson Werth

Tuesday, April 8, 2025
at
Fasig-Tipton
(Sales Pavilion)
2400 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40511

Door opens at 7:00 P.M.
The meeting will begin at 8:00 P.M.

This meeting is sponsored by:

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This meeting is free. We will not have appetizers or a meal.
Please RSVP below if you plan to attend.
An open bar sponsored by Fasig-Tipton will be available from 6:00 until 6:30.

May Membership Meeting 2025
2025-05-27 18:30 - 21:00 | Limestone Hall, 215 W. Main Street, 3rd Floor, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
May Membership Meeting Announced
Please join KTFMC for an evening featuring prominent agents.

Panelists include:
Tom Ryan, Donato Lanni, Case Clay, and Kenny McPeek

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
at
Limestone Hall
(3rd Floor of the old Courthouse)
215 W Main St.
Lexington, KY 40511

Door opens at 6:00 P.M.
The meeting will begin at 6:45 P.M.

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Due to the holiday weekend, RSVPs must be in by 5 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2025.
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.

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Downtown Parking Options

Street parking. Click here for city parking information.
Nearby parking garage (230 West Main). For more information, click here.
There are also parking lots around the area. Various companies own them, and their rates change daily depending on the events downtown and the time of day. *Please note: This will be the most expensive option for you.*
All parking options have a QR code you can scan to pay for parking on your phone.

2025 KTFMC Trail Ride & Picnic
2025-06-08 12:00 - 18:00 | The Life Adventure Center, 570 Milner Rd, Versailles, KY, United States
Donald L. Snellings Memorial
Trail Ride & Picnic

The Life Adventure Center
570 Milner Road, Versailles, Kentucky 40383
Sunday, June 8, 2025

**EXTENDED: Deadline to register is Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.**

Arrive at 11:00 a.m.
The guided trail ride will promptly start at noon.
Picnic and family activities will begin at 2:30 p.m.

TRAIL RIDE:

The link to register is here.
The Life Adventure Center is handling the registration. Trail ride participants must complete their consent form and pay $15.
Horses are not provided.
For more information about LAC, visit https://lifeadventurecenter.org

PICNIC AT THE PAVILION:

BBQ lunch, water, and Gatorade will be provided at no cost thanks to our generous sponsors.
There will be various games and activities during the picnic.
The climbing wall and zipline will be open. New this year: archery and corn hole.
You’ll need to sign the waiver to participate. The link to the waiver is here.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Stable Recovery
Bauer Hay & Straw
Blandford Stud
Blake-Albina Sales
Candy Meadows Farm
Hallway Feeds
Indian Creek Farm
Legacy Sales
Lake Horse Transportation
Merck Animal Health
Resolute Farm
Shawhan Place
Shawnee Farm

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
2025-06-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Limestone Hall, 215 W. Main Street, 3rd Floor, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
June Membership Meeting Announced
Please join KAEP and KTFMC for a discussion on
“Raise ‘Em Right: How yearlings not sold at auction are managed differently than those slated for the sales. Join us for a confirmation and nutrition analysis.”

Panelists include:
Dr. Alan Ruggles, Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital
Dr. Dwayne Rodgerson, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute
Dr. Stephen Jackson, Bluegrass Equine Nutrition
Ben Henley, Airdrie Stud, and
Michael Banahan, Godolphin

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
at
Limestone Hall
(3rd Floor of the old Courthouse)
215 W Main St.
Lexington, KY 40511

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

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RSVPs must be in by 5 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2025.
You do not need a PayPal account to make a payment. 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.

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Downtown Parking Options

Street parking. Click here for city parking information.
Nearby parking garage (230 West Main). For more information, click here.
There are also parking lots around the area. Various companies own them, and their rates change daily depending on the events downtown and the time of day. *Please note: This will be the most expensive option for you.*
All parking options have a QR code you can scan to pay for parking on your phone.

2025 KTFMC Golf Scramble
2025-06-24 12:00 - 17:00 | The University Club Golf Course, 4850 Leestown Rd, Lexington, KY, 40511
Please join us at the

33rd Annual Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers’ Club
Challenge Cup Golf Scramble
presented by

Tuesday, June 24, 2025
University Club of Kentucky

ATTENTION:
Check-in will begin at 12:00 p.m.
Shotgun start at 1:00 p.m.

If spots are available for teams to register, they will open on Monday, June 2nd 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.
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:

2025 Sporting Clay Classic
2025-08-26 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
PRESENTED BY

Elk Creek Hunt Club
Tuesday, August 26, 2025

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

Advertising at the Stand
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 8, 2025

KTFMC 5k 2025
2025-10-04 07:30 - 11:00 | Gainsborough Farm, 7200 Steele Road, Versailles, KY, 40383
9th Annual KTFMC 5k
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Gainsborough Farm

Cost: $30 (ages 18+)
$15 (ages 5-17)
Price increases after Sunday, September 21, 2025.

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 21, 2025, to be guaranteed a t-shirt.

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

KAEP & KTFMC October Membership Meeting
2025-10-07 18:00 - 20:30 | The Manchester Reserve, 903 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY, 40508, United States
October Membership Meeting Announced

Please join KAEP & KTFMC for an evening on

Tackling Tough Topics: A Panel on Mental Health in the Horse Business
How the equine industry can build a culture of support in a high-stress environment

“Breaking the Silence: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Agriculture”
Blake Jones, Ph.D, LCSW, The Compass Center

“Behind the Struggle: Understanding Addiction and Building a Path to Support”
Christian Countzler, Stable Recovery

“The Skills to Thrive”
Betsy Charles, DVM, MA, Assistant Professor of Veterinary Practice at Texas Tech University

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
at
The Manchester Reserve
903 Manchester Street
Lexington, KY 40508

Door opens at 6:00 P.M.
A few organizations will be available to share information about the resources they offer.
Participants will be entered into a drawing for prizes!
Dinner and presentation will begin at 6:45 P.M.

*EVERYONE MUST REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE BEFORE THE RSVP DEADLINE.*

Parking: There will be free parking available in the Manchester Music Hall parking lot.
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RSVPs must be in by 5 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2025.
You do not need a PayPal account to make a payment. 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.

2025 KTFMC DINNER DANCE
2025-12-05 18:30 - 23:00 | Carrick House, 312 N. Limestone, Lexington, KY, 40508
Join us in celebrating
2025 Ted Bates Farm Manager of the Year
David Hanley
of WinStar Farm
at the
Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers’ Club Dinner Dance
Presented by WinStar Farm
on Friday, December 5, 2025

The Carrick House
312 N. Limestone
Lexington, KY 40508

Attire is semi-formal.
Long and short dresses are acceptable.
Tuxedos are not required.

Silent auction to benefit
Ann Hanley: Parkinson’s Research Fund
Ann Hanley was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at the age of 49. Parkinson’s is a degenerative disease that damages and eventually destroys neurons in the brain, causing muscle rigidity and tremors, difficulty moving, unstable posture, and ultimately death. Receiving the diagnosis wasn’t easy, but instead of letting fear get her down, she focused her energy on lifting other Parkinson’s patients up. Ann quickly realized there was inadequate funding for the much needed research of this disease, so she created the Ann Hanley Parkinson’s Research Fund to help bring awareness and research dollars to a disease that affects an estimated 10 million people worldwide and has no cure. Through Ann’s efforts and the dedication of the University of Kentucky Drs. Greg Gerhardt and Craig Van Horne, important breakthroughs and progress has been made, but they aren’t there yet. Help them fund the essential research needed to find better treatments options, and eventually a cure for this devastating and incurable disease. This is an opportunity for you to make a difference in people’s lives who have been impacted by Parkinson’s. Please join their fight for a cure.

Schedule of Evening
6:30 Registration & Cocktails
7:30 Dinner
8:00 Presentation
9:00 Music
10:00 Silent auction ends
11:00 Event concludes

Event Sponsors:
WinStar Farm, Fasig-Tipton, Hallway Feeds, Keeneland, Kentucky Equine Hospital, Brook Ledge Horse Transportation, Coolmore, Hagyard Equine Hospital, McCauley’s Feeds, Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, Sallee, Taylor Made Farm, Equine Medical Associates, Gainesway Farm, Hagyard Pharmacy, Post Parade Wine, Resolute Racing, UK Martin Gatton College of Agriculture, War Horse Place, and Warrendale Sales.

RSVPs must be made by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025.

This is a hard deadline.

Invoices must be paid before the RSVP deadline.
If you would prefer to receive an invoice, please email the office at info@ktfmc.org.
Please list the names of all attendees when making reservations.

January 2026 Membership Meeting
2026-01-29 18:00 - 21:00 | 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:

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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:

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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 Lawerence

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:
