Lexington, KY - The Kentucky Equine Networking Association (KENA) invites interested horsemen and women to join in a kick-off networking event and dinner hosted at Spindletop Hall in Lexington, KY, on September 16, 2010. The topic of the presentation given by Retired Army Colonel, horse owner and strategic consultant Walter Herd will be "Threats to American Equestrianism."

KENA is an educational and networking venue for equine professionals in Kentucky, targeted specifically at those who participate in breeding and reproductive services, instruction, training and boarding. This event is an opportunity to join together with fellow colleagues in the horse world to discuss the industry’s common issues and possible solutions. Working together to ensure the health and welfare of the Kentucky horse landscape is important to all facets of the industry.

The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a networking hour and cash bar to be followed by dinner and Col. Herd’s presentation. Registration for the event is September 1.

For more information and registration, visit www.kyequinenetwork.org.

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