Press Release: Amplify to Host Annual Student Networking Event at Keeneland Library

LEXINGTON, KY (November 07, 2025) – Amplify Horse Racing will host its annual end-of-year student networking event, themed this year as “Storyteller Night: Exploring Careers in the Thoroughbred Industry,” on Monday, November 10, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. at the Keeneland Library in Lexington, KY.

This program invites students, educators, Thoroughbred industry members, and community members to an evening of storytelling, career exploration, and meaningful connection within the equine industry. The event offers students an accessible way to meet professionals, explore career pathways, and learn how diverse experiences shape careers in the equine world.

This year’s featured speakers include William “Buff” Bradley, Associate of Sales Development for Keeneland; Kassie Creed, Equine Safety Compliance Lead for Keeneland; Jade Cunningham, racehorse trainer; Kelsey Riley, marketing professional; and Eric Resendiz, an Amplify mentee graduate.

Each speaker will share a personal story about a defining experience that influenced their career journey, whether a learning moment, a challenge overcome, a humorous misstep, or a memorable adventure in the equine industry. The format is designed to be approachable and age-appropriate, resonating with students exploring future opportunities.

Doors open at 4:00 p.m., with storytelling beginning at 4:15 p.m. Refreshments will be available throughout the event, which is free to attend, followed by an informal networking session where attendees can ask questions and build connections. Please contact info@amplifyhorseracing.org with any questions, and learn more about Amplify at amplifyhorseracing.org. 

About Amplify Horse Racing: Amplify Horse Racing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that amplifies Thoroughbred industry education, mentorship, and career opportunities with horse programs for youth and young adults. We create pathways to involvement for newcomers, highlight existing initiatives, and create new resources to lead the Thoroughbred industry into the future. Horse racing might be called “the sport of kings,” but it's a sport for everyone!