UK Alumni Spotlight: Natalie Heitz

After graduating from UK, Heitz entered vet school at Auburn University, where she is on track to graduate in May 2018.
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Originally, from Louisville, Kentucky, Natalie Heitz is a 2012 graduate of the University of Kentucky’s (UK) Equine Science and Management program and previous president of the UK Horse Racing Club.

Heitz grew up interested in horses, taking riding lessons and visiting racetracks with her grandmother, a handicapper. Once Heitz came to UK, she had virtually unlimited access to horse farms. Her first job on a farm was at UK’s Maine Chance Farm, followed by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, then Dixiana Farm, all in Lexington, Kentucky.

After graduation, Heitz entered the prestigious Godolphin Flying Start program, formally Darley Flying Start, where she traveled the world learning about various aspects of the Thoroughbred industry. After completing the two-year program, Heitz entered veterinary school at Auburn University, where she is on track to graduate in May 2018 and become an equine veterinarian.

Heitz is currently one of eight student residents at Auburn’s teaching veterinary hospital. Those residents work the emergency shifts and assist with bloodwork, initial exams, calling the on-call veterinarian, completing paperwork, and communicating with the owner

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