Published January, 2012

The dates and topics for the 2012 Kentucky Equine Networking Association (KENA) have been set. KENA is a bimonthly networking dinner hosted by the Kentucky Horse Council in partnership with the University of Kentucky's Ag Equine Programs (formerly the UK Equine Initiative).

KENA provides an educational and social venue for equine professionals and other horse enthusiasts from all disciplines to share ideas and business strategies.

Upcoming dates and topics are:

• March 15, Buyer vs. seller perspective of marketing techniques
• May 17, Common causes of lameness in the horse
• July 19, Equine business vs. hobby: What is the law?
• Sept. 20, Equine acupuncture
• Nov. 29, Considerations for building an equine facility

All meetings are at 6 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel in Lexington, Ky., except for the March 15 meeting, which will be at the Embassy Suites in Lexington, Ky.

For more information, visit www.kyequinenetwork.org.

Jenny Blandford is the Gluck Equine Research Foundation Coordinator at the Gluck Center.