Gerry Dilger Scholarship Foundation Names Recipients

The board of the Gerry Dilger Scholarship Foundation announced Nov. 10 the two newest recipients of scholarships awarded to young American horse people to the Irish National Stud in Kildare. Emmy Schmidt hails from the small town of Sullivan, Mo., and studied at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Emmy obtained a Bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences and a Certificate in Equine Science and Management and gained hands-on horse experience in her college's equine program. Last year to further her career, she moved to Kentucky and joined Lane's End Farm working with broodmares, foals, yearlings and office administration. Lexington native Marcum McLean, received a Bachelor's in Agricultural Economics from the University of Kentucky and has already enjoyed some exciting horse experience. Marcum was brought up on his family's Crestwood Farm and has also worked for Godolphin in its various Kentucky divisions and with renowned Ocala pinhooker Randy Miles. Before commencing the Irish National Stud course, Marcum is with Newgate Stud Farm in New South Wales, Australia for the Southern Hemisphere breeding season. The announcement of these two scholarships marks the seventh year that the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship Foundation has collaborated with the Irish National Stud in granting the opportunity for young people to experience the important educational course and wonderful lifestyle at the Kildare nursery. For more information, please visit https://www.gerrydilgerequine.com/.