The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) announced that it will host its annual KEEP Day in Frankfort event on Thursday, Jan. 27.
KEEP Day in Frankfort provides KEEP grassroots members, industry leaders, breed associations, and other industry partners an opportunity to share with Kentucky lawmakers the importance of horses to their legislative districts and the state's economy.
The event will take place from 9 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. in Room 113 in the Capitol Annex.
Elisabeth Jensen, KEEP's Executive Vice President who oversees the daily operations of the organization, commented, “Kentucky's horse industry and community create an annual economic impact on the state of $6.5 billion. More important, though, are the tens of thousands of jobs and thousands of businesses that contributed directly and in-directly to the state's horse industry. These businesses and industry partners are the lifeblood of small towns across the state and it is critical that the industry flourish to support the small businesses and equine operations that are at the heart of Kentucky's signature industry.”
Created in 2004 to preserve, promote, and protect the state's horse industry, KEEP represents and advocates on behalf of Kentucky's entire industry – all breeds and equine pursuits.
Jensen continued, “KEEP Day in Frankfort brings industry participants together with lawmakers to share how the policies developed in Frankfort have real impacts in the industry across the state. We look forward to showcasing all facets of the industry, including tourism and recreation, racing, non-racing breeds, and more.”
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