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KENTUCKY HORSE COUNCIL INC General Information Contact Information Nonprofit Address KENTUCKY HORSE COUNCIL INC 4037 Iron Works Pike Suite 120 LEXINGTON, KY 40511 Phone (859) 367-0509 Fax 866 618-3837 Email info@kentuckyhorse.org Contact Name Katy Ross Web and Social Media Website Facebook Twitter Website Facebook Twitter At A Glance IRS Ruling Year 0 1

Other ways to donate, support, or volunteer Donations are accepted by mail as a check, on the phone with a credit card, or on our website with a credit card.one unique "ear-marked" donation is for our Save Our Horses fund (SoHo) which provides assistance to protect horses from neglect and abuse. Volunteers are needed for a variety of jobs, from planning events to helping at events, such as the Recreational Rider Day. We also need volunteers to help at other horse events, and you need not be a horse expert to volunteer. We also need assistance in our office for a variety of jobs thoughout the year; you can volunteer for a few hours or for an on-going task. Thank you. 2

Statements & Search Criteria Statements Mission Statement The Kentucky Horse Council is a nonprofit organization dedicated, through education and leadership, to the protection and development of the Kentucky equine community. Background Statement The Kentucky Horse Council is the official affiliate of the American Horse Council, located in Washington, DC, a national organization representing all segments of the horse industry. We are a collaboration of horse owners and enthusiasts within the state of Kentucky who realize that much more can be accomplished as a group of interested equestrians and owners, than any one of us can do alone. The Horse Council is multi-breed and multi-discipline oriented; we support and assist every equine endeavor and breed from miniature horses to draft horses; race horses to backyard pets; 4-H and Pony Club participants; and individuals who are professionals in an equine business as well as those who enjoy their horses for a hobby and relaxation. Impact Statement Accomplishments Partnered with the University of Kentucky in a grant for the first detailed Kentucky Equine Survey in 30 years. Developed and hosted an all-breed, all discipline horse event (Kentucky Round-Up) at the Kentucky Horse Park, which was targeted at youth and families. Took part in an Executive trip to Normandy France as guests of Alltech, in preparation for representing the Kentucky Equine Industry at World Equestrian Games 2014. Goals: Host a successful Recreational Rider Day, providing educational seminars for the horse enthusiast. Expand the audience for the educational dinner series known as the Kentucky Equine Networking Association. Expand the series of trainings that are offered to government officials and first responders. These include Livestock Investigation Training and Large Animal Emergency Rescue. Provide a series of introductory experiences to the public who are interested in horses but don't know where to start. Start a series of Horsemen's Meetings across the state to develop a grassroots communication and advocacy network. Needs Statement We would like to implement a state-wide communications and educational program which allows youth to experience horses, and allows existing horse owners to learn to be more responsible and knowledgeable owners, and to participate in local community activities. This network of activities involves fun activities for youth who are not involved in horses, as well as regional caucuses for horsemen to learn and network. It also involves targeted electronic communication and learning. CEO/Executive Director Statement Kentucky, recognized as "Horse Capital of the World" needs a strong, vibrant and forward-thinking horse council. With a strong diverse board, the Horse Council endeavors to serve everyone in the industry from the most casual rider to the nationally ranked competitor. All segments of this industry are important and all feed each other. We provide education at all levels for not just horsemen, but also legislators and elected officials, the general public, youth, land managers and public agencies. Everyone needs to know about Kentucky's horse industry and its cultural and economic impact, in order to keep it healthy and contributing to Kentucky's lifestyle. Service Categories Primary Organization Category Animal Related / Professional Societies & Associations Secondary Organization Category Education / Professional Societies & Associations Tertiary Organization Category Food, Agriculture & Nutrition / Agricultural Programs Geographic Areas Served 3

Areas In a specific U.S. city, cities, state(s) and/or region. The KY Horse Council is an information resource for KY horse owners and enthusiasts. Our outreach to the equine community focuses primarily on four key areas: 1. Keeping land accessible for equestrian use through legislative efforts, public relations, & education; 2. Promoting equestrian activities to youth & adults as a healthy, fun, & rewarding lifestyle; 3. Building strong communication & relationships among the KY equine community; 4. Improving the health & welfare of KY horses. 4

Programs Programs Save Our Horses Fund Description This program is fully funded by donations. The program offers education to Animal Control officers and Sheriffs regarding how to properly conduct a horse neglect or abuse case, including a review of Kentucky's laws, use of appropriate vet resources, how to take evidence, etc. The fund also pays for food, transportation and vet care when horses are confiscated for neglect. In addition, temporary feed is when horseowners who lose their job or have a medical episode where they cannot work. The fund also provides geld services for low income horse owners. Budget 24000 Category Animal-Related Animal Protection & Welfare Population Served Adults,, Kentucky Equine Network Association Description Kentucky Equine Network Association (KENA) is an educational and networking group focused on equine professionals. There are six dinner meetings per year with expert speakers on topics of horse management and business. This program is funded solely by sponsorships and dinner fees. Budget 15000 Category Animal-Related Animal-Related, General/Other Population Served Adults,, Kentucky Breeds and Disciplines Council Description The Kentucky Breeds and Disciplines Council is a group of representatives from all of the horse breed and sports in Kentucky, who are members of the Kentucky Horse Council. They meet quarterly and advise the KY Horse Council Board on current issues and concern of the horse industry. Budget 500 Category Animal-Related Animal-Related, General/Other Population Served Adults,, Program Short Term Success Program Long term Success Of a list of top priorities developed in 2012, about 50% have been implemented by the Kentucky Horse Coumcil. This program is one year old and so success cannot yet be measured. 5

Legislative Advocacy Description This program is designed to keep legislators aware of the importance of the horse industry to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Using quarterly postcards, committee testimonies, and event interactions, KHC advocates for the needs of the industry. Budget 5000 Category Animal-Related Animal-Related, General/Other Population Served Adults,, Program Comments CEO Comments Our challenge is to educate the general public as well as legislators about the important role that horses can play in humans' lives; how they enrich our emotional experiences, provide values and character to children who care for and work with horses, how they relieve stress for adults, and how they have a special role with special needs children. Our society takes the horse for granted but because of the increasing urbanization of our society, the ability to interact with horses is becoming more difficult. Our culture is now two generations away from the agrarian lifestyle, and we now have parents who have never been around large animals of any type, and assume that horses are out of reach (and perhaps are not worth the effort they take). Our job is to keep this wonderful animal in front of children and families so they appreciate the value of horses to our culture and to our lives. We must constantly fight the impression that horses are only for rich people, because many a family has kept family horses on a limited budget. We also must fight the impression that most horses in Kentucky are race horses because riding horses outnumber racehorses. Our programs strive to educate everyone - from the general public to youth to the legislators - about the wealth of experience, values and healthy lifestyles that horses offer. 6

Leadership & Staff CEO/Executive Director Executive Director Katy Ross Term Start Apr 2015 Email Experience Lifelong equestrian and attorney. director@kentuckyhorse.org Staff Full Time Staff 2 Part Time Staff 0 Volunteers 100 Contractors 0 Retention Rate 100% Management Reports to Board? Staff Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 3 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 0 Staff Demographics - Gender Male 0 Female 3 Unspecified 0 Senior Staff Ms. Lauren Burhmann Title Operations Manager Experience/Biography Formal Evaluations CEO Formal Evaluation 7

CEO/Executive Formal Evaluation Frequency Senior Management Formal Evaluation Senior Management Formal Evaluation Frequency NonManagement Formal Evaluation Non Management Formal Evaluation Frequency Annually Annually Annually State Information 8

Plans & Collaborations Plans & Policies Organization has a Fundraising Plan? Organization has a Strategic Plan? Under Development Under Development Years Strategic Plan Considers 1 Date Strategic Plan Adopted Jan 2013 Management Succession Plan? No Organization Policy and Procedures Under Development Nondiscrimination Policy No Whistleblower Policy No Document Destruction Policy No Directors and Officers Insurance Policy Collaborations KHC routinely collaborates with the following related organizations: The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture The UK Gluck Equine Research Center The Kentucky Ag Council The Kentucky Back Country Horsemen The Kentucky Equine Education Project Awards Awards Award/Recognition Organization Year Kentucky Proud Partner of the Year Kentucky Department of Agriculture 2012 Government Licenses Is your organization licensed by the Government? No 9

Board & Governance Board Chair Board Chair Erin Woodall Company Affiliation United States Pony Club Term Nov 2014 to Nov 2016 Email gtowngrits@gmail.com Board Members Name Affiliation Status Ms. Elizabeth Caldwell Dr. Robert Coleman Mr. Jeff Fisk Ms. Dixie Hayes Mrs. Kathy Hopkins Ms. Kerry Irwin Ms. Melissa King Ms. Charlotte Lane Mr. Darryl Leifheit Ms. Martha Martin Ms. Jennifer Mayberry Ms. Demetria Mehlhorn Ms. Nicole Rivera Mr. Dean Roethemeier Ms. Kelsea Rookard Ms. Karen Stine Mrs. Erin Woodall Cane Run Farm University of Kentucky Jeff Fisk Cutting Horses North American Racing Academy Kentucky Horse Park Dinsmore & Shohl LLP New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Grey Dapple Farm Retired UnBridled Horse Tours Lexmark LFUCG Kentucky Horse Park Darley Lexington Catholic Valvoline United States Pony Club Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 21 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 0 Board Demographics - Gender Male 11 Female 10 10

Unspecified 0 Governance Board Term Lengths 3 Board Term Limits 2 Board Meeting Attendance % 95% Written Board Selection Criteria? Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 100% Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 50% Constituency Includes Client Representation Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 7 Board Co-Chair Term Nov 2011 to Nov 2012 Risk Management Provisions Directors and Officers Policy Commercial General Liability Automobile Insurance Workers Compensation and Employers' Liability Employment Practices Liability Standing Committees Executive Nominating Communications / Promotion / Publicity / Public Relations Advisory Board / Advisory Council Education Finance Personnel Comments CEO Comments Our board is a mixture of individuals from all aspects of the horse industry in Kentucky. They are able to give us the perspectives of everyone from the recreational rider to the serious breeder. 11

Financials Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Start Jan 01, 2016 Fiscal Year End Dec 31, 2016 Projected Revenue $220,000.00 Projected Expenses $235,000.00 Endowment Value $0.00 Percentage 0% Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Fiscal Year 2014 2013 2012 Total Revenue $192,261 $307,317 $622,426 Total Expenses $244,577 $307,665 $605,507 Revenue Sources Fiscal Year 2014 2013 2012 Foundation and Corporation -- -- -- Contributions Government Contributions $0 $0 $0 Federal -- -- -- State -- -- -- Local -- -- -- Unspecified -- $0 -- Individual Contributions $12,829 $21,580 $393,635 Indirect Public Support -- $0 -- Earned Revenue $164,441 $216,255 $166,134 Investment Income, Net of Losses $1,151 $2,021 $4,778 Membership Dues $13,849 $67,461 $57,879 Special Events -- $0 -- Revenue In-Kind -- $0 -- Other -- $0 -- 12

Expense Allocation Fiscal Year 2014 2013 2012 Program Expense $171,359 $156,684 $476,817 Administration Expense $73,218 $113,931 $95,177 Fundraising Expense -- $37,050 $33,513 Payments to Affiliates -- -- -- Total Revenue/Total Expenses 0.79 1.00 1.03 Program Expense/Total Expenses 70% 51% 79% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 0% 172% 9% Assets and Liabilities Fiscal Year 2014 2013 2012 Total Assets $510,092 $546,707 $553,780 Current Assets $508,460 $546,324 $553,159 Long-Term Liabilities -- $0 -- Current Liabilities $19,598 $5,397 $12,122 Total Net Assets $490,494 $541,310 $541,658 Short Term Solvency Fiscal Year 2014 2013 2012 Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities 25.94 101.23 45.63 Long Term Solvency Fiscal Year 2014 2013 2012 Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 0% 0% 0% Top Funding Sources Fiscal Year 2014 2013 2012 Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount -- -- -- Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar -- -- -- Amount Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount -- -- -- Capital Campaign Currently in a Capital Campaign? No Goal $0.00 State Registration State Registration 13