BY C. JILL STONE

LEXINGTON, KY—The equine industry, like many agricultural industries, faces many challenges when it comes to attracting, hiring and keeping workers. Researchers in the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Kentucky are conducting an equine operation workplace survey to learn more about employee experiences in jobs where they have cared for, handled and/or trained horses. 

To be eligible for the study, participants must live in the U.S., be 18-years-old or older and currently employed (or have been in the last five years) in a hands-on with horses position at an equine operation, such as general barn help, exercising horses, grooming and/or being a working student or assistant trainer. Participants will be able to provide information for up to three jobs they have held.

Those who are eligible and interested in participating may access the survey using this link:
https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQHcu78L6toQ8FE

The survey closes Nov. 21, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

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