Amplify Horse Racing, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to education, mentoring and career opportunities in the Thoroughbred industry for youth and young adults, has announced the appointment of Annise Montplaisir as Annise Montplaisir. managing director.
Guided by the goal of developing a platform for youth in horse racing, Montplaisir co-founded Amplify with Madison Scott in 2019 and has served as the organization’s president since its founding in 2020. Scott remains on the board of directors along with Price Bell, Jordyn Egan, Hallie Hardy, Laurel Humbert-Stock, Katie LaMonica and Cate Masterson.
Originally from Fargo, North Dakota, and an alumnus of North Dakota State University, Montplaisir completed internships with Fasig-Tipton, Keeneland, and Mill Ridge Farm before being accepted into the Godolphin Flying Start Program. Her background includes project management for the global network organization Together for Racing International (TfRI), co-host of the Spanish-language Hipica TV show Breeders’ Cup in 2021 and 2022, also produces and co-hosts the Spanish-language online equestrian show, La Trifecta, with America’s Grand Prix. Montplaisir recently ended a two-year term as the Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) equine education coordinator – a role that works closely with Amplify to launch numerous initiatives. youth-to-horse connections, including the Horse Career Tour Series, kids and family events, a mentoring program and representation at various equine events. Amplify will continue to work with the KEEP Foundation as an industry partner.
“It is an honor for me to work with Amplify Horse Racing to showcase the richness of the Thoroughbred Horse industry,” said Montplaisir. “Since I started my own career journey in horse racing, my ambition has been to streamline the path for other young people to join. Amplify does that by creating opportunities. new society and promote existing initiatives, and I believe it will successfully affect the lives of many young people.”
The hiring of Montplaisir kicks off an Amplify plan to expand outreach efforts across the country, while creating education systems and a workforce for the industry. Key backers for this expansion include Aldevron co-founder and racehorse owner John Ballantyne, Breeders’ Cup, Godolphin, Keeneland and The Jockey Club.
“Annise combines all the essentials for a job like this: energy, drive and above all else,” said Katie LaMonica, director of philanthropy at Godolphin USA and board member of Amplify. is passionate about this mission in our industry.” “Godolphin is proud to support Annise in her new role with Amplify and is pleased to see it grow into the youth education and recruitment arm of the Purebred industry.”
“The Jockey Club is delighted to support Amplify Equestrian education, mentoring and career initiatives,” said Jim Gagliano, president and chief executive officer of The Jockey Club. “Creating inclusion opportunities for people from all backgrounds is critical to keeping the Thoroughbred industry afloat. We look forward to partnering with Amplify on our youth education initiatives. surname.”
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