Community Events
National Intercollegiate Polo Championship, Kentucky Horse Park
Ten to twelve teams from universities and colleges nationwide will make the trip to the Bluegrass to participate in the competition. This year's event is also expected to draw polo enthusiasts from around the country and will be an event the entire family can enjoy. According to Ed Armstrong, USPA Tournament Director, "This will be an educational and entertaining evening for anyone who loves horses. There will be plenty of action in the arena, entertainment between games and fun for the kids who will be able to get up close and personal with the ponies after the match."
Location: Covered Arena (Times subject to change.)3:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Women's Final: 5:00 p.m. - Men's Final: 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Amber Owen (800) 232-8772 x15 or visit www.uspolo.org.
Keeneland Thoroughbred Racing, Keeneland Race Course
Speculate, socialize, or just soak in the atmosphere at the nation's only English-style Thoroughbred racetrack. Post time 1:15 p.m. No racing Mondays and Tuesdays, with racing Wednesdays through Sundays.
Contact: racing@keeneland.com or (800) 456-3412. You may also visit www.keeneland.com.
KPHC Spring Paint-O-Rama, Lakeside Arena
(APHA), 4 judge
Contact: Sharon Ohler (859)873-6935 or Carroll Carmickle (859)338-5948Bluegrass Open Mounted Games, Kentucky Horse Park
International Team Competition. More than 100 riders from the United States and Canada compete in fast-paced relay races on horseback. Mounted Games is a unique Equestrian sport that combines the history and pageantry of ancient warfare, the raw athleticism of the Wild West and the thrill of horseracing in a team event. The sport demands that equine and human athletes perform intricate skills at breakneck speed and provides the spectator appeal of an extreme sport.
Location: Claiborne Ring 8:00 am - 5:00 pmContact: Paul Greiling (502) 836-4589
Risk Management for Equine Organizations Seminar, Kentucky Horse Park
As part of its on-going series targeted to equine leaders in Kentucky, the Kentucky Horse Council is offering a class titled "Risk Management for Equine Organizations including Insurance Protection". This two-hour class includes an overview of the types of exposures and risks that commonly occur on and around horse shows and equestrian organization events. Also included will be a review of the practices and procedures for the handling the reduction of risk and compliance to regulations while living under the protection of the Commonwealth's Equine Liability Law. NOTE: This course may also include information relevant to horse farms.
The course will be taught by Wayne Hipsley of Hipsley & Associates. Hipsley & Associates has over 40 years of educational and practical experience in the business of horses, and provides horse legal expertise in a wide variety of areas. All equine associations with paid memberships in the Kentucky Horse Council may send one participant to this class for no fee; all other individuals will be charged a tuition fee of $15.00, which includes all materials and instruction. The general public is welcome.
Location: Club Lounge, Kentucky Horse Park 6:30pm - 8:00pmContact: Kentucky Horse Council (859)367-0509 or visit www.kentuckyhorse.org
Spring Bay Horse Trials, Kentucky Horse Park
Location: Hunter/Jumper Complex 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Contact: Stanley Wiggs (859)231-8702
Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association Spring Jubilee, Kentucky Horse Park
Contact: Kentucky Horse Park (502) 570-8884 or visit www.KyHorsePark.com
KY Hunter/Jumper Show (KHJA), Lakeside Arena
Contact: Lakeside Arena (859) 489-4885
Introduction to Single Driving Class, Kentucky Horse Park
* * *Pre-Registration Required* * * (Limit - 8)
This all day class covers information and hands on experience for basic single driving. With an emphasis on safety, the information includes harness and harness fitting, choosing your vehicle and vehicle care, choosing the single driving horse and how your horse should be trained for single driving, putting the horse to a vehicle, understanding the driving horse, and limited hands on driving.
Location: Education Classroom 9:00 am - 4:00 pmSpecial attire you need: Boots
Contact: Tracy Walker (859) 259-4262
Celebrity Team Penning with TIM CONWAY!, Kentucky Horse Park
Actor/comedian Tim Conway will M.C. the Celebrity Team Penning event.
Team Penning is one of the most exciting equestrian sports to watch and very spectator friendly. This annual event regularly draws large crowds and celebrity jockeys such as Chris McCarron, who will each partner with two paying patrons to demonstrate their team penning skills. (Previous years' impressive line-ups of celebrity jockeys included Steve Cauthen, Pat Day, Angel Cordero, Jr., Jean Cruguet, Gary Stevens, Patty Cooksey, Don Brumfield, Robby Albarado, and John Rotz).
Governed by in impressive board of directors and advisors which also includes Burt Bacharach, Jenny Craig, Dick Van Patten and numerous jockeys, the fund assists in ways such as paying the rent to purchasing a house trailer for them to live in to purchasing medical equipment needed by permanently or temporally disabled riders. More than 1,825 injured riders from every racetrack in North America have received assistance. That number does not include riders assisted multiple times with different injuries.
Location: Indoor Arena 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmContact: Judy McCarron (502) 570-5768 or visit www.macbethfund.org.
Lakeside Working Hunter Special Event (AQHA), Lakeside Arena
8:30 am
Contact: Cathy Oyster (859) 887-0033
Lakeside Arena Spring Classic, Lakeside Arena
(AQHA Split/Combined)
Contact: Lakeside Arena (859) 489-4885Spring Jubilee Charity Walking Horse Show, Mercer County Fairgrounds - Harrodsburg
Sponsored by the Kentucky Walking Horse Association Ladies Auxiliary
Friday, 6:30PM - Saturday, 5:30PM.Contact: (859) 734-2364 or (859) 266-6969
Masterson Equestrian Trust Foundation Benefit Horse Show, Masterson Station Park Arena
(Hunter/Jumper)
Contact: mastersonequestrian@gmail.com (859) 338-4034Lakeside Arena Spring Classic, Lakeside Arena
(AQHA Split/Combined)
Contact: Lakeside Arena (859) 489-4885KHP Foundation Rolex Hospitality Tent, Kentucky Horse Park
Every year the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation provides a hospitality tent at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event to thank our donors of at least $1,000. This year's tent will be open April 24-27, 2008 and will offer an excellent view of the course. Donors have the opportunity to enjoy excellent food, beverages, and mingle with other Man o' War Society Members.
Contact: Jodi Dickey (859) 255-5727 or visit Kentucky Horse Park FoundationROLEX KENTUCKY THREE-DAY EVENT, Kentucky Horse Park
As always, the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event will host many of the world's best horses and riders as they compete for one of the most coveted purses in the sport of Eventing and one of the most celebrated championships in equestrian sports. The only Four Star Three-Day Event in the Americas and the nation's premier Eventing championship.
Heading the list of regular competitors at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event are Olympic and World Championship veterans, Pan American GamesMedalists, and seasoned veterans of international equestrian competition. The event offers Dressage, Cross-country and Stadium Jumping, various demonstrations, food, and exhibitions, as well as the popular and exciting Prince Phillip Cup of the U.S. Pony Clubs.
Location: Indoor Arena & All Hunter/Jumper Rings 9:00 am - 5:00 pmThis event additionally offers an International Trade Fair. Come by and visit Bob Mickler's tent in Sponsor Village!
Contact: Equestrian Events, Inc. (859) 233-2362 or www.rk3de.orgSponsor Village and Trade Fair Meet All Interests, Kentucky Horse Park
The Sponsor Village and International Trade Fair of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event offer opportunities to meet all interests. Horse-related items are only one part of these two important elements of The Event. Designer and sport clothing and accessories; paintings, prints and sculpture; crafts; jewelry; gift items and souvenirs and many other offerings make the Trade Fair a favorite place for browsing and buying at any time during The Rolex Three Day Event.
Included with Rolex Kentucky admission.
Location: Near Steeplechase Barn 9:00 am - 5:00 pmContact: Equestrian Events Inc (859) 233-2362
CKRHA Reining Show (NRHA), Lakeside Arena
Contact: Lakeside Arena (859) 489-4885
Kentucky International Equine Summit - Where Horseplay Is Serious Business, Radisson Hotel, Lexington
An event designed to bring leaders from all aspects of the horse industry together to examine the most important issues facing the equine industry such as; Well being of the Competitive Horse - Emerging Science of Horse Breeding - Equine Economy in the 21st Century.
Contact: Mr. Richard Wilcke 502-852-4865 equine@louisville.edu or Ms. Nancy Cox 859-257-3333 nancy.cox@uky.eduNEW OWNER SEMINAR, Kentucky Derby Museum, Louisville
Seminar provides a basic introduction to Thoroughbred ownership. Topics at new owner seminars include how to build a racing stable, owner and trainer communications, common veterinary concerns, accounting and insurance issues, understanding racing partnerships and much more.
Contact: TOBA (859) 276-2291KY Spring Premier Saddlebred Show, Kentucky Horse Park
Included with KHP admission.
Location: Indoor Arena 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Contact: Chuck Walker (859) 255-6970
Kentucky Walking & Racking Horse Derby Classic, Mercer County Fairgrounds, Harrodsburg
Sponsored by Kentucky Trainer's Walking & Racking Horse Association
Friday, 7PM; Saturday, 5PM.
Contact: (859) 734-2364 or (606) 877-1790
National Gypsy and Drum Horse Classic, Kentucky Horse Park
If you like beautiful horses with lots of long, wavy manes and tails, this show is for you! Fifty Cobs and Drum Horses from around the country will compete in over 40 classes ranging from in-hand to dressage, western, saddleseat and trail. Due to the rarity of the breed there are only a handful of these breed specific shows around the country, and this show is possibly the largest. A downloadable show program is available on the website.
Location: Hunter/Jumper Complex 8:00 am - 5:00 pmContact: Jacki Clark (606) 423-9521 or visit www.shirecrest.com
Derby Day Brunch, Harrodsburg Historical Society, Harrodsburg
Come enjoy a Derby Brunch from 9:30am - 12:30pm and a good time! Morgan Row will be decorated for the event. Limited number of tickets sold at $15 per person.
Seating times: 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.Contact: www.harrodsburghistorical.org (859) 734-7829 or 859-734-5985
134th Running of the Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, Louisville
America's premiere race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds that annually draws 150,000 fans to historic Churchill Downs. Reserved seats are sold out, however general admission is available for $40. Gates open at 8:00am and the first race is at 11:00am. Twelve races. Televised live on NBC Sports.
Contact: www.kentuckyderby.com or info@kentuckyderby.com (502) 636-4400Kentucky Derby Simulcast, Keeneland Race Course
Bring the family to enjoy the largest Derby Day Party in the country! There will be more than 1,000 televisions for you to watch all the action, as wellas mutual lines and lots of fun activities to enjoy racing's biggest day. Other activities include a hat contest in the winners circle at 3 p.m., free children's activities throughout the day, and live music.
Gates open at 9 a.m. $3 per person.Contact: (800) 456-3412 or visit Keeneland Thoroughbred Racing & Sales
Lakeside Spring Color Show, Lakeside Arena
(IBHA, ApHC)
Contact: Mary Broyles (859) 236-0978KHS History Zone "Horsing Around", 100 West Broadway, Frankfort
Presented on May 3,10,17,24,31, 1-4PM
A whirlwind hobbyhorse race and take your place in the winner's circle. Learn about famous racehorses and explore different horse breeds. For children ages 5 to 10 and their families.
Contact: Annette Parde (502) 564-1792, ext. 4461Cross Country Schooling Day, Kentucky Horse Park
Competitors are invited to participate in a schooling day for event riders held on the Kentucky Horse Park Cross Country Course. Appropriate Medical and Safety Gear is required.
8:00 am - 4:00 pmContact: Kentucky Horse Park (859) 259-4205
Spring Classic Hunter Jumper Show I, Kentucky Horse Park
A World Championship Hunter Rider Event
The Kentucky Spring Horse Shows are two of the nation's premier equestrian competitions. The shows are an annual stop on the show circuit for the very best hunters and jumpers in the nation. $30,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic Grand Prix, CSI 3*; $55,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix, CSI 3*
8:00 am - 6:00 pmContact: Cheryl Kincannon (859) 233-0492
VIP SEATING:
Tables of six are available each week in the ringside spectator pavilion for both shows at a price of $1,000 per week. This will entitle table holders and their guests to a table in the Mesker Pavilion, which provides daily continental breakfasts and complimentary lunches. Additionally, table holders receive a VIP parking pass, exclusive seating, and access to wireless internet service.
Contact: Cindy Bozan at cindy@kentuckyhorseshows.comRed Saddle and Purple Blankets Horsemanship Class, Kentucky Horse Park
***Pre-Registration Required by Tuesday at 2:00p.m.the week of class - Limit - 10***
If your parents never bought you a pony and you always wanted to learn to ride or improve your basic skills this class is for you. Ladies bring your boots and show up for a day of learning Horsemanship Basics at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Location: Big Barn Time- 9:00 -4:00 (Lunch on your own)Special attire you need: Boots with riding heel
Contact: Todd Waronicki (859) 259-4263
Spring Classic Hunter Jumper Show II, Kentucky Horse Park
A World Championship Hunter Rider Event
The Kentucky Spring Horse Shows are two of the nation's premier equestrian competitions. The shows are an annual stop on the show circuit for the very best hunters and jumpers in the nation. $30,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic Grand Prix, CSI 3*; $55,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix, CSI 3*
8:00 am - 6:00 pmContact: Cheryl Kincannon (859) 233-0492
VIP SEATING:
Tables of six are available each week in the ringside spectator pavilion for both shows at a price of $1,000 per week. This will entitle table holders and their guests to a table in the Mesker Pavilion, which provides daily continental breakfasts and complimentary lunches. Additionally, table holders receive a VIP parking pass, exclusive seating, and access to wireless internet service.
Contact: Cindy Bozan at cindy@kentuckyhorseshows.comKentucky Horse Park 30th Anniversary Exhibition, Kentucky Horse Park
2008 is the anniversary of the opening of the Kentucky Horse Park. This exhibition celebrates the last 30 years of the Park and documents the changes and milestones that have made it the world-class facility it is today.
Location: Gallery 1Contact: info@kyhorsepark.com
SAHIBA Arabian Show, Lakeside Arena
Contact: Jeff Caldwell (502) 468-4953
TERRIER RACES at High Hope Steeplechase, Kentucky Horse Park
The annual High Hope Steeplechase will once again include the always-exciting Terrier Races. The dogs race down a 300-foot track, some on the flat, and some over hurdles, chasing a small piece of sheepskin on a rope. There is also a "Go-to-Ground" race in which the dogs run through a man-made 30-foot tunnel. Regulation collars and muzzles are required equipment for each competitor in every race, as anything can happen when adrenaline gets pumping, emotions run high and competition is fierce (andnot just among the dogs). Jack Russells show up in droves, but lest any height-challenged dog feel left out, the races are open to all terrier-type dogs, including mixed breeds (as long as they can squeeze into the starting box), and a separate Dachshund class is also offered. Races are sorted byage and size, with winners receiving ribbons and other prizes. Adoptable Jack Russells will also be available.
Location: Steeplechase courseContact: Elizabeth Collier (859) 967-9444 or visit www.highhopesteeplechase.com
High Hope Steeplechase, Kentucky Horse Park
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Steeplechase Course
Contact: Elizabeth Collier (859) 967-9444 or visit www.highhopesteeplechase.com
Gayla Bluegrass Combined Driving Event, Gayla Driving Center, Georgetown
Training and Preliminary Dressage and cones on Saturday. A cross-country marathon on Sunday with obstacles to negotiate. All breeds of horses and ponies - all types of modern style carriages and carts. Admission charged.
Contact: gayla3329@aol.com (502) 863-5113 or visit www.gayladrivingcenter.comKDA Breeders Classic I, Kentucky Horse Park
Classes: Material Class, Foals from the Current Year to Stallions Group Classes: Produce of Dam, Get of Sire and Owner's Group. Amateur handler class.
Location: Dressage Complex 8:00 am - 5:00 pmContact: Sheila Woerth (859) 233-4511, ext. 4618 or visit www.kentuckydressageassociation.org
KDA Breeders Classic II, Kentucky Horse Park
Classes: Individual Breed Classes, Suitable to Become a Dressage Horse
Location: Dressage Complex 8:00 am - 5:00 pmContact: Sheila Woerth (859) 233-4511, ext. 4618 or visit www.kentuckydressageassociation.org
May Daze Horse Trials, Kentucky Horse Park
Location: H/J Complex, XC Course, Johnson, & Walnut Rings 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Contact: Maggie Wright (859) 263-4638
KDA Spring Warm-up Show, Kentucky Horse Park
Classes: Intro-Grand Prix; Dover Medal Class CDI*; Prix St. Georges, CDI* Junior Team Test, CDI* YR Team Test FEI NAJYRC Team Tests
Location: Dressage Complex 8:00 am - 5:00 pmContact: Sheila Woerth (859) 233-4511, ext. 4618 or visit www.kentuckydressageassociation.org
KY High School Invitational Rodeo, Kentucky Horse Park
Location: Indoor Arena 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Contact: David Story (270) 395-4889
KDA 22nd Annual Dressage Show, Kentucky Horse Park
Classes: Training Level-Grand Prix, Dover Medal Class, Thoroughbred Weighted Percentage Class; CDI* Intermediary I, CDI* Junior Individual Test, CDI* Young Rider Individual Test, FEI NAJYRC Individual Tests; IST Level-4th Level Freestyles
Location: Dressage Complex 8:00 am - 5:00 pmContact: Sheila Woerth (859) 233-4511, ext. 4618 or visit www.kentuckydressageassociation.org
KY Hunter/Jumper Show, Lakeside Arena
(KHJA)
Contact: Lakeside Arena (859) 489-4885
Futurity Hill Farm Cup - Polo, Kentucky Horse Park
Location: Polo Fields 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Contact: Lexington Polo Club (859) 244-7358
Youth Riding Program I, Kentucky Horse Park
***Pre-Registration Required by Tuesday at 2:00p.m.the week of class***
Participants aged 10-17, who will learn the basics of stable management and balanced seat riding, as well as how to catch, lead, groom and tack horses. This is the first of four sessions.
- Session 1: May 27th to May 30th 2008
- Session 2: June 2nd to June 6th 2008
- Session 3: June 9th to June 13th 2008
- Session 4: June 16th to June 20th 2008
Course fees are $160 for Session 1, and $200 for Sessions 2-4. Participants enrolling for multiple sessions will receive a discount of $20 for Session 1 and $25 for Sessions 2-4. Class size is limited so we encourage you to register early. All fees are non-refundable. Classes meet regardless of weather!
Location: Kentucky Horse Park 9:00 am - 4:00 pmContact: Todd Waronicki (859) 259-4263
Carriage Round-Up, Kentucky Horse Park
Location: Hunter/Jumper Complex 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Contact: Charles Poppe (513) 688-0210
Ohio Valley Stock Dog Trials, Kentucky Horse Park
Location: Secretariat Paddock 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: Jerry Allyene (859) 362-4574
Cross Country Schooling Day, Kentucky Horse Park
Competitors are invited to participate in a schooling day for event riders held on the Kentucky Horse Park Cross Country Course. Appropriate Medical and Safety Gear is required.
Location: Kentucky Horse Park 8:00 am - 4:00 pmContact: Kentucky Horse Park (859) 259-4205
District 3, 4-H Show, Lakeside Arena
Contact: Tina Snelling (859) 801-2407
Bob Mickler's: Lifestyle & Performance Riding Apparel
Founded in 1949 by Bob Mickler, to serve Lexington KY and the surrounding Bluegrass
by offering fine English inspired casual clothing, riding apparel, and footwear.
1093 West High Street · Lexington, KY 40508 · Toll-Free: (800) 443-6824 · In Lexington: (859) 254-3814 · Email: info@bobmicklers.com
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