Tackling Tough Topics: A Panel on Mental Health in the Horse Business
Tue, Oct 07
|Lexington
How the equine industry can build a culture of support in a high-stress environment.
Time & Location
Oct 07, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Lexington, 903 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40508, USA
About the event
The Kentucky veterinary and Thoroughbred communities have experienced heartbreaking loss as professionals in both fields have opted to end their lives rather than reach out for help. These tragedies, which have had ramifications across the industry, have shone a painful light on the mental health challenges faced by those working in such high-pressure environments.
Hosted in collaboration with the Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers' Club, this meeting will focus on mental health and resiliency in the equine industry and how it is being addressed.
Panelists include:
✅Betsy Charles, DVM, MA
✅Christian Countzler
✅Blake Jones, PhD, LCSW