The University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs will host the annual Equine Farm and Facilities Expo from 3:30 to 8 p.m. EDT Thursday, June 8, at New Vocations at Mereworth Farm, 719 Dolan Lane in Lexington. The event is free, and a meal will be provided.

Horse owners and farm managers will have the opportunity to visit exhibitor booths and see a range of equipment and supplies for horse farms of all sizes. UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment extension specialists will provide instruction about practical aspects of management for equine operations including barn design, farm site planning, nutrient intake regulation and horse pasture management. Specialists will staff informational booths and farm tours will be available as well.

While not required, an RSVP is appreciated for food planning purposes. Please email equine@uky.edu to RSVP. For more information about this and other UK Ag Equine Programs events, visit http://www.ca.uky.edu/equine.  ~ UK Ag. Communications