Meet the Owner of Legend Acres

Kristi Kay May

Kristi Kay May is the owner and founder of Legend Acres Dog and and Horse Solutions and Legend's Heroes Service Dog Training Program.  


Originally from Port Home, Michigan, a place where the dairy cows outnumber people.  Kristi got her first horse around the age of six.  She grew up in the world of horse shows and competitions.  


After joining the Army, Kristi put her passion for horses on hold until she was able to purchase a farm outside o Fort Campbell, Kentucky.  


While living here, Kristi saw a need in the local community for affordable dog boarding, this is where Legend Acres Boarding was Born.  With her life long passion for animals and a unique need to find an income source that fit into her post military life she knew this was a perfect choice.  From this, Kristi launched Legend Acres Dog and Horse Solutions as well as Legend's Heroes Service Dog Training Program.

"In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and dogs Legend, Grunt, and Tuff, horseback riding, kayaking and reading."

Education

Murray State University
  • Masters in Animal Science with Veterinary Practice Manager Certification
  • Bachelor's in Animal Health Technology / Pre-Veterinary Medicine
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Animal Health Technology Program
Duke University
  • Cognitive Canine Behavior Certification
University of Gelph
  • Certification in Equine Nutrition
Animal Behavior College
  • Certified Dog Obedience Instructor
Additional Certifications

  • AKC Evaluator
  • AKC Fit Instructor
  • AKC AAT Evaluator
  • Pet Partners Therapy Team Evaluator
  • Canine Training Professional Pet Professional Guild
  • CHA Certified Riding Instructor
  • CHA Certified Equine Facility Manager
  • Dog Obedience Mentor for Animal Behavior College
  • Certified Pet Therapy Handler
  • Certified Pet Therapy Team with Legend through Pet Partners.
  • Social Media Marketing Planning Certification - NWU
Animal Behavior College
  • Pursuing Behavior Consultant Certification through International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
Entreprenuership
  • EBV OSU
  • Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV) Accelerate - FSU
  • Graduate of R.IS.E. - IVMF 2020
  • Graduate of SBA Emerging Leaders Program 2021
  • Graduate of Victory Mastermind Course 2022
  • SCORE Business Owners Forum 2022
  • SCORE Webinar Guest Presenter 2022
  • Women Veterans Alliance Guest Presenter 2022 

Meet Legend
​07/04/2009-10/07/2022

Meet Legend!! The dog, the myth, the inspiration behind the creation of Legend Acres over 12 years ago, Legend lived a full life of 13 years (7/4/2009)!!! He favorite things were playing ball and swimming!! He moved 5 times lived in 3 states, had completed over 60 hours of Therapy Work, participated in over 100 AKC Tests, been the neutral dog in more assessments and classes than we can count, and his favorite was still going to work with Mom!!! Legend was Kristi's Golden Retriever and the namesake of the brand.  

Kriti May Interview With SBDC

Awards