Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation

08/08/2025

Not in Kentucky this past week but still want to hear the latest The Plaid Horse Plaid Cast In Person event? It was recorded for everyone to enjoy! This week, Piper Klemm spoke with Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach, Dr. Stephen Reed and Dr. Julie Vargas at Spy Coast Farm in Lexington, KY. Listen now 🎧

LISTEN NOW To listen to the Plaidcast, you can use the player above, Stitcher, Spotify, iTunes, Google Play Music, or your other favorite podcasting app! Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live studio audience at Spy Coast Farm in Lexington, KY with Tonya Johnston, MA, Dr. Stephen Reed an...

08/07/2025

Thank you to our great panel of speakers at the The Plaid Horse Plaid Cast Live it was a fabulous evening with exciting conversations thanks to Dr. Reed, of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, Dr. Vargas of Spy Coast Farm and Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach.

08/06/2025

Join us this evening for this exciting line up of speakers! 🎤

Tickets here: https://bit.ly/3ULGYz4

08/05/2025

👀 Look for us on the Welcome Wagon today USEF Pony Finals!

We have EnviroEquine and Pet horse and hound treats! Take a 🐴 or 🐶 treat then scan the QR code and support our 🍪 cookie drive! A portion of the proceeds will go back to funding the very best equine research supporting the health of your very own pony! 🦄

Ice cream, contests, AND merch? Count us in. 🍦

Plan your perfect day at Pony Finals with the daily activities schedule—so you never miss a scoop, a prize, or a photo op.

Want all the details? Get the full rundown on the 2025 USEF Pony Finals presented by Marshall + Sterling:
usef.org/events/pony-finals

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08/05/2025

08/04/2025

➡️Headed to Kentucky Horse Park this week for USEF Pony Finals? Join us Wednesday night for some education and camaraderie with fellow competitors and local equestrians!

🫶 Thanks to Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, Spy Coast Farm and Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital we are bringing the The Plaid Horse Plaid Cast Live to you!

🎟 Get your tickets here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plaidcast-in-person-lexington-ky-tickets-1402584671509?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/01/2025

Today the team at Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation was proud to see our most tremendous steward of the horse, the sport and equine research honored in the most admirable way.💕At the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

"No one loved Thoroughbred racing—the sport and the community—more than Ed Bowen".

07/31/2025

Meet our most recent intern at Grayson: Chloe LeBlanc and learn more about her exciting summer with us here: https://mailchi.mp/a4e5100c0227/meet-our-most-recent-intern-at-grayson

07/30/2025

- Check out some common traits that could indicate gastric ulcers in your horse⤵️

Check out Grayson’s funded research on this pesky problem here:https://www.grayson-jockeyclub.org/resources/spotlightFall%202020.pdf

Researchers linked specific behaviors to gastric disease in horses, which could help owners spot signs early and seek veterinary diagnosis and treatment.

07/29/2025

- Have you secured your ticket for The Plaid Horse Plaidcast in Person at Spy Coast Farm yet?

Don't delay! It is bound to be an educational evening with this line up: Dr. Steve Reed from Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, Dr. Julie Vargas from Spy Coast Farm Rehab and Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach.

The Plaid Horse and the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Present Plaidcast in Person at Spy Coast Farm in Lexington, KY.

07/28/2025

- Supporting equine research for the health of all horses regardless of breed!

Check out our current projects here: http://bit.ly/46qIDBm

Just like this tiny tot, no donation is too small to support the health of all horses today, tomorrow and into the future! Donate today!
https://www.grayson-jockeyclub.org/default.asp?section=2&area=DONATE&menu=1