Class of 2014

Claire Almendinger

Year: Sophomore
Major: English
Hometown: Johnstown, Ohio
Comments: My love of horses and my interest in becoming an equine lawyer made my decision to become an Equine Scholar an easy one. Through this Program, I believe that I will learn how to combine these interests; and therefore, someday be able to achieve success as an equine lawyer.

Kelsey Burton

Year: Sophomore
Major: Business or Education
Hometown: Winchester, KY
Comments: I decided to attend Georgetown College because of the Equine Scholars Program. Georgetown was the only college that allowed me to be a part of the equine program and still major in Education. I wanted horses to be a part of my college career and Georgetown gave me that opportunity.

Emily Eicher

Year: Sophomore
Major: Undecided
Hometown: Monticello, Kentucky
Comments: I joined the Equine Scholars Program because of my love and passion for horses. Through the ESP, I have been able to attend many fun and interesting equine events, tours, and demonstrations. ESP also allowed me to network with people through my volunteer service at the World Equestrian Games. It has been so much fun being involved in the Program and it provides so many opportunities for equine lovers.

Lauren Kelly

Year: Sophomore
Major: Communication & Media Studies
Hometown: Shelbyville, Kentucky
Comments: I wanted to be an Equine Scholar because I want to expand my knowledge of the horse industry. Not to mention it is a great way to keep horses in my life since I am away from them at college.

Michelle Larberg

Year: Sophomore
Major: Biology
Hometown: Sylvania, Ohio
Comments: I wanted to be an Equine Scholar because I felt it would be a good way to broaden my knowledge of the different aspects of the horse industry as well as help me along the route of eventually becoming an vet.

Kellie McMurry

Year: Sophomore
Major: Biology
Hometown: Danville, Kentucky
Comments: The Equine Scholars Program has been an amazing opportunity for me. I love how I am still connected to the horse industry even while I am at college and that the Program will provide me with many career-oriented opportunities in the future.

Anna Meurer

Year: Freshman
Major: History & Religion
Hometown: Danville, Kentucky
Comments: I joined Equine Scholars because it was the perfect opportunity to explore my interest area in the horse industry. I loved the fact that the Program allows me to integrate horses into my professional career without having to major in an equine degree.