Bridging the Gap: perception vs reality of the Thoroughbred Industry Impact + Educational Programs Available

Send us Fan Mailhttps://www.amplifyhorseracing.org/https://kemi.org/ Kentucky Equine Management Internshiphttps://kyhorses.com/ The Kentucky Equine Education Project, KEEPhttps://www.godolphinflyingstart.com/ Godolphin Flying Starthttps://visithorsecountry.com/ Horse Country Tourshttps://kyhorsepark.com/explore/international-museum-of-the-horse/education/https://horsecouncil.org/economic-impact-study/ In this episode, Leah O'Meara and Leah Alessandroni discuss the disconnect between the public's perception of horse racing and the reality of the industry. They are joined by Anise Montplaisir, the executive director of Amplify Horse Racing, who shares insights on their mission to engage youth in the thoroughbred racing industry through mentorship and educational programs. The conversation highlights the importance of bridging the gap between the industry and the public, the impact of mentorship, and the economic significance of the horse racing industry.takeawaysThere is a significant disconnect between public perception and reality in horse racing.Amplify Horse Racing aims to engage youth in the industry.There are many job opportunities in the horse racing industry.The economic impact of the horse industry is substantial.Community outreach is essential for bridging the gap in awareness.Chapters00:00Bridging the Gap in Horse Racing Awareness01:20Amplify Horse Racing: Engaging Youth in the Industry03:12The Mentorship Program: Guiding Future Leaders06:20Impact and Reach: Amplify's Growing Influence08:47Engaging High School Students: New Initiatives10:39Curriculum Development: Educating the Next Generation14:54Curiosity in the Classroom: Students' Questions18:36Identifying Industry Gaps: Job Opportunities in Racing22:05Future Pathways: Structured Training for Youth27:16Economic Impact of the Horse Industrykeywordshorse racing, youth engagement, mentorship, Amplify Horse Racing, thoroughbred industry, education, economic impact, job opportunities, curriculum development, community outreachSupport the showPlease forward any questions directly to @paddockpulse, you can find us on twitter, instagram and facebook!Thanks for Listening!!