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Kentucky Equine Education Project   [ MAP ]
4037 Iron Works Parkway, H130
Lexington,KY 40511
Contact Person: Robert Heleringer, Executive Director
Website: http://www.horseswork.com
Phone: 866-771-5337

OUR MISSION

To increase awareness of the benefits of Kentucky's horse economy and to promote jobs and economic opportunities for Kentuckians through the Commonwealth's world-class horse industry.

GOALS

Educate the public and key state constituencies about the benefits the entire horse industry provides to all sectors of Kentucky's economy

Develop a state grassroots network involving Kentucky's horse economy in all 120 counties
Build a state coalition of diverse organizations supporting Kentucky's horse economy.

Encourage the development of a pro-jobs and economic opportunities agenda for the Kentucky horse economy to include:

Increased state advocacy and promotion of the Kentucky horse industry
Initiatives to stimulate jobs and economic growth through economic incentives and tax reform to solidify Kentucky's horse economy leadership to attract new horse industry interests to the state.
Expansion of existing state horse economy programs for all breeds such as the Kentucky Breeder's Incentive Program, to encourage ownership of Kentucky-bred horses