Laura is from Bardstown, Kentucky and has lived in the Lexington area since 2006 when she started attending the University of Kentucky. She graduated in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences with an emphasis in equine production. While a student at UK, Laura worked at the University’s equine breeding and research operation, Maine Chance Farm. She began graduate work studying equine nutrition under world renowned equine nutritionist Dr. Laurie Lawrence, focusing on the development of the microbiome of the equine hindgut and neonatal foal behavior. She assisted in many other projects expanding her knowledge in parasitology, microbiotic resistance, fescue toxicosis, grazing preferences, and mineral absorption. In addition, she completed internships through Hill ‘n’ Dale Farm as assistant sales coordinator and through Rood & Riddle working with reproduction specialist Dr. Pete Sheerin. She was also an equine veterinary technician throughout college. After finishing school, Laura started working full time for Hill ‘n’ Dale Farm as the veterinary assistant. Her responsibilities included managing herd health, running the lab and pharmacy, coordinating quarantine, international import and export, along with working in the breeding shed re-enforcing mares. She gained a wealth of knowledge in her experience working on a large-scale breeding operation working with some of the top stallions and broodmares in the business. Laura and Keith married in 2016 and enjoy traveling when they have the chance, hiking, kayaking and beekeeping.