The 2nd Annual Kentucky Invitational Truck and Tractor Pull will be held January 4 and 5, 2013 at the Kentucky Horse Park Alltech Arena with more than 100 pullers coming together for some Kentucky hospitality and good pulling. There will be three different ground-pounding, heart-racing sessions with eleven classes!

On Friday, January 4, 7:00 pm, the event will feature the Super Modified 4WD Trucks, Economy Hotrod Tractors, Super Modified 2WD Trucks and the Super Stock 4x4 trucks, followed by Chris Janson and Craig Wayne Boyd with the Killin’ Time Band in concert!

On Saturday, January 5, at 11:00 am, EST guests will experience the smoke-blowing action from the 8500 Pro-Farm Tractors, 2.6 Diesel Trucks, 10,000 Hot Farm Tractors, and the 4300 Light Pro-Stock Trucks!

The 2013 Kentucky Invitational Truck and Tractor Pull will wind down with the Saturday evening show starting at 7:00 pm with the Super Modified 2WD Trucks, Pro-Stock 4WD Trucks, Pro-Stock 2WD Trucks, and the 6000 Limited Light Super Tractors.

Special Happenings at the Pull:

On Friday night, there will be a concert by Chris Janson and Craig Wayne Boyd with the Killin’ Time. Polar Air will be giving away an air compressor and Bad Boy Blaster will be giving away a sand blaster to two lucky fans! There will also be a pedal pull for the children!

On Saturday afternoon, there will be a pedal pull for children.

On Saturday night, Polar Air will be giving away an air compressor and Bad Boy Blaster will be giving away a sand blaster to two lucky fans! There will also be a pedal pull for the children!

TNT Motorsports would like to thank you for your support!

Learn more at 270/849-5784 or at www.ktpa.webs.com.

Location and Parking:

Alltech Arena

Dates and Times:

Friday, January 4, 2013 – 7:00 pm

Saturday, January 5, 2013 – 11:00 am

Saturday, January 5, 2013 – 7:00 pm

Tickets:

Friday, January 4, 2013, 7:00 pm - $15 in advance, $20 at the door

Saturday, January 5, 2013, 11:00 am - $15.00 in advance AND at the door

Saturday, January 5, 2013, 7:00 pm - $15.00 in advance AND at the door

You can still get tickets by calling the Kentucky Horse Park at 859/233-4303 or Amanda Cox at 270/849-5861.

Dressage lovers don’t have to wait until summer’s warm weather to enjoy their favorite sport. They have the Snowbird Winter Dressage Series at the Kentucky Horse Park to enjoy when they itch for that special “dance” between horse and rider.

The Snowbird Winter Dressage Series is a Kentucky Dressage Association and Mid-South Eventing Dressage Association sanctioned series for training, novice and USDF B and C open introductory level competitors that will be held on Saturdays on December 15, February 23 and March 23, from approximately 8:00 am to 5:00 pm each day.

Learn more at www.kentuckydressageassociation.org.

Admission:

Included in Kentucky Horse Park visitor admission, available at the Visitor Information Center

Parking: 

Main Visitor Parking Lot

Location:      

Covered Arena

Dates: 

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Times:

8:00 am to 5:00 pm, approximately

The 11^th annual Snowball Series Mounted Games Competitions is an opportunity for mounted games players to attend a series of games competitions to improve their games skills and work with green riders and ponies. They have divisions for adults, novice riders, intermediate riders, novice or training ponies and masters and is just about the most fun you can have on horseback.

Pairs or teams will compete in thrilling relay games on horseback such as Bottle Shuttle, Daily Mail, Hug a Mug, Rubber Ducky, Speed Weavers, Tool Box Scramble and Windsor Castle.

The competition season this year is over 3 winter weekends, so don’t miss any of the action! www.mountedgames.org

Admission:

Included in Kentucky Horse Park visitor admission, available at the Visitor Information Center

Parking:

Main Visitor Parking Lot

Location:

Covered Arena

Dates:

Saturday and Sunday, December 8 and 9, 2012

Saturday and Sunday, January 5 and 6, 2013

Saturday and Sunday, February 9 and 10, 2013

Times:

8:00 am to 5:00 pm, approximately

Synchronized swimming has some serious competition from horses.  The Bluegrass Blast Open Drill Team Competition and 4-H Nationals is this Saturday, November 17, at the KHP’s Covered Arena. 

Following Friday night’s Fun Show with games to relax the competitors at 6 pm, Saturday’s drill team competition is all business, starting at 9 am, for multi-state teams from Novice Youth all the way to Adult with specialty divisions for Theatrical Theme, Gaited and Rodeo.  Check out yet another unique equine sport!

Contact:  (931) 445-5211, PO Box 93, Gainesboro, TN  38562, or find them on Facebook under Bluegrass Blast Drill Team Competition & 4-H Nationals

Admission -Included in Kentucky Horse Park admission, available in the Visitor Information Center

Location-      Covered Arena

Parking -       Main Parking Lot

Dates and Times –            Friday, November 16, 6:00 pm

                                                Saturday, November 17, 9:00 am

The Oleika Shrine Rodeo is coming to town!  This Friday and Saturday, November 16 and 17, at the KHP’s Alltech Arena, the dust starts flying at 7:30 pm.  

Events include Bareback Broncs, Saddle Broncs, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, Barrel Racing, Team Roping, and Bull Riding.

Don’t miss the rootin’, tootin’ action brought to you by the Oleika Shrine Temple in partnership with Chrysler on Nicholasville.  For more information, go to www.OleikaRodeo.com.

Download a poster at:  http://oleikashrine.org/images/stories/2012oleikarodeoposter.pdf

Admission -

General admission - $10.00 in advance, or $12.00 at the door

Two-day pass - $15.00 in advance or $17.00 at the door.  

Free – Kids 10 and under

Location and Parking-

Alltech Arena

Dates and Times –

            Friday and Saturday, November 16 and 17, 2012

            Doors open at 6:00 pm

            Rodeo starts at 7:30 pm

More than 1,200 high school students from 312 schools across Kentucky will compete in the Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s State Cross Country Championshipsthis Saturday, November 10, at the KHP. 

Students have competed in track meets all year to qualify for this final challenge on the beautiful fields and trails throughout the park.  Six races will be held throughout the day, with the first race going off at 9:15 am. 

General admission is $10.00 and admission is free for kids 10 and under.  It will be a beautiful weekend to come out and cheer on these deserving students! 

http://khsaa.org/sports/fall/cross-country/

Admission -

$10.00 – Adults

Free – Kids 10 and under

Location-

Walt Robertson Blvd. Paddocks and vicinity

Parking -

Parking off Walt Robertson Blvd. (follow directional signs past Alltech Arena)

Dates and Times –

            Saturday, November 10, 2012

From Olympic show jumpers to elegant gaited riders, an array of equestrians will compete at the 2012 Alltech National Horse Show, Oct. 30 to Nov. 4, held at the Alltech Arena on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park.

More than a world-class horse show, the week-long event welcomes the community with Halloween Trick-or-Treat night, a Military Day, a Fitness Friday and a 5K Countryside Canter and 1-Mile Fun Run. Inside the arena, visitors will find shopping venues, interactive exhibits, and Kentucky food and beverages. Highlights of the competition include the Puissance, the Alltech Grand Prix and the ASPCA Alfred Maclay Final.  Admission is included with Kentucky Horse Park admission during daytime events. Admission is $20 for adults on Thursday and Friday evenings, and $30 on Saturday evening.

Wednesday, October 31 – Not Your Ordinary Halloween Trick-or-Treat

Bring your family to trick-or-treat at the Alltech National Horse Show with some of your favorite cartoon characters, including Woody and Jessie from Toy Story, Shrek and Fiona, Cinderella and Spider-Man. No matter the weather, we’ll be trick-or-treating in the dry and warm Alltech Arena. Free for all and open to the public, this unique trick-or-treat starts at 5 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m.

Thursday, November 1 – Military Day

Don’t miss a chance to thank our military heroes during the Alltech National Horse Show. Meet with local heroes and test your strength at the Army Activity Area at the Alltech Arena. Members of the military will receive half price admission to evening events with a military I.D. At 7 p.m. a Presentation of Colors will be performed by the Forest Hill Military Academy.

Friday, November 2 – Fit Friday

Pick up your registration packet for Saturday’s Countryside Canter 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run during events Saturday. While you’re at the Arena, receive a free health screening.

Saturday, November 3 – Family Fun Day and the Countryside Canter 5K

Two-legged athletes will race through the scenic Kentucky Horse Park during the Alltech Countryside Canter 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk. The races start at 8 a.m., but fun continues throughout the day with a balloon twister, face painting, pictures on a pony (1-3 p.m.) and your favorite cartoon characters. Pre-register online at active.com. All proceeds go to The All Glory Project.

More information is available at www.AlltechNationalHorseShow.com.

ADMISSION -

Day:                Included in Kentucky Horse Park visitor admission, available at the Visitor Information Center

Night:              Free, Tuesday and Wednesday

$20.00, Thursday and Friday (1/2 price with military I.D. on Thursday)

                        $30.00, Saturday

LOCATIONAND PARKING -      Alltech Arena andAlltech Arena Parking Lot

DATES AND TIMES –

Tuesday, October 30

START CLASS # CLASS

8:00 AM 20 Regular Conformation Hunter Model

8:15 AM 10 Green Conformation Hunter Model

8:40 AM “Build Course”

8:50 AM 22 Regular Conformation Hunter O/F

9:20 AM 23 Regular Conformation Hunter Handy

9:50 AM 12 Green Conformation Hunter O/F

10:40 AM 13 Green Conformation Hunter Handy

11:30 AM 32 First Year Green Working Hunter O/F

12:15 PM “Drag Ring”

12:25 PM 33 First Year Green Working Handy Hunter

1:10 PM 42 Second Year Green Working Hunter O/F

1:55 PM 43 Second Year Green Working Hunter Handy

2:40 PM 52 High Performance Hunter O/F

3:15 PM 53 High Performance Hunter Handy

3:50 PM “Build Course & Walk”

4:30 PM 150 Open Jumper Training

Wednesday, October 31

START CLASS # CLASS

8:00 AM 31 First Year Green Working Hunter U/S

8:15 AM 11 Green Conformation Hunter U/S

8:35 AM 41 Second Year Green Working Hunter U/S

8:50 AM 21 Regular Conformation Hunter U/S

9:10 AM 51 High Performance Hunter U/S

9:30 AM “Build Course”

9:45 AM 34 First Year Green Working Hunter Stake

10:35 AM 14 Green Conformation Hunter Stake

11:30 AM 44 Second Year Green Working Hunter Stake

12:15 PM “Drag Ring”

12:25 PM 24 Regular Conformation Hunter Stake

1:00 PM 54 High Performance Hunter Stake

1:35 PM 82 Amateur Owner Working Hunter 3’3” O/F

2:20 PM 83 Amateur Owner Working Hunter 3’3” Handy

3:05 PM “Build Course”

3:40 PM “Walk Course”

3:55 PM 151 $50,000 Open Jumper Time First Round

6:05 PM Awards Ceremony

6:15 PM “Clear Ring”

6:30 PM 207 Three Gaited Open Stake

6:50 PM 209 Fine Harness Amateur Stake

7:10 PM 203 Five Gaited Open Stake

Thursday, November 1

START CLASS # CLASS

8:00 AM 72 Amateur Owner Hunter (over 35) O/F

8:40 AM 62 Amateur Owner Hunter (under 35) O/F

9:20 AM “Adjust Course”

9:30 AM 73 Amateur Owner Hunter (over 35) Handy

10:10 AM 63 Amateur Owner Hunter (under 35) Handy

10:50 AM “Adjust Course”

11:00 AM 84 Amateur Owner Hunter (3’3”) Stake

11:50 AM “Strip Ring & Drag”

12:05 PM 81 Amateur Owner Hunter (3’3”) U/S

12:25 PM “Build Course & Walk”

1:15 PM 161 $10,000 Junior Jumper Time First Round

2:20 PM “Walk Course”

2:35 PM 163 $10,000 Amateur Owner Jumper Time First Round

Thursday Evening

7:00 PM Opening Ceremonies

7:15 PM 152 $75,000 International Open Jumper Time First Jump Off

8:45 PM “Clear Ring”

9:00 PM 205 Three Gaited Amateur Stake

9:20 PM 211 Park Horse Amateur Stake

9:40 PM 201 Five Gaited Amateur Stake

Friday, November 2

START CLASS # CLASS

7:00 AM 92 Small Junior Hunter (15 and Under) O/F

7:40 AM 102 Small Junior Hunter (16 - 17) O/F

8:20 AM 112 Large Junior Hunter (15 and Under) O/F

9:00 AM “Drag Ring”

9:10 AM 122 Large Junior Hunter (16 - 17) O/F

9:50 AM 74 Amateur Owner Hunter (over 35) Stake

10:30 AM 64 Amateur Owner Hunter (under 35) Stake

11:10 AM “Clear Ring & Drag”

11:20 AM 71 Amateur Owner Hunter (over 35) U/S

11:40 AM 61 Amateur Owner Hunter (under 35) U/S

12:00 PM 91 Small Junior Hunter (15 and Under) U/S

12:15 PM 101 Small Junior Hunter (16 - 17) U/S

12:30 PM 111 Large Junior Hunter (15 and Under) U/S

12:45 PM 121 Large Junior Hunter (16 - 17) U/S

1:00 PM “Build Course & Walk”

1:50 PM 164 $10,000 Amateur Owner Jumper Time First Jump Off

3:10 PM “Walk Course”

3:25 PM 162 $10,000 Junior Jumper Time First Jump Off

4:45 PM “Adjust Course & Walk”

5:15 PM 153 $50.000 International Open Jumper Faults Converted

Friday Evening

7:00 PM Opening Ceremonies

7:15 PM 208 Three Gaited Championship Stake

7:35 PM 210 Fine Harness Open Championship

7:55 PM 213 E. S. Roadster Cup

8:15 PM 204 Five Gaited Championship Stake

8:35 PM “Build Course & Walk”

9:10 PM 154 $50,000 International Open Jumper Puissance

Saturday, November 3

START CLASS # CLASS

6:00 AM 301 ASPCA Maclay Warm Up (not judged) 90 seconds each

10:00 AM “Adjust Course”

10:20 AM 93 Small Junior Hunter (15 and Under) Handy

11:00 AM 103 Small Junior Hunter (16 - 17) Handy

11:40 AM 113 Large Junior Hunter (15 and Under) Handy

12:20 PM 123 Large Junior Hunter (16 - 17) Handy

1:00 PM “Adjust Course”

1:10 PM 94 Small Junior Hunter (15 and Under) Stake

1:55 PM 104 Small Junior Hunter (16 - 17) Stake

2:40 PM 114 Large Junior Hunter (15 and Under) Stake

3:25 PM 124 Large Junior Hunter (16 - 17) Stake

4:10 PM “Build Course & Walk”

5:00 PM 165 $50,000 SJHF Junior/Amateur Owner Championship

Saturday Evening

7:00 PM Opening Ceremonies

7:20 PM 155 $250.000 Alltech Grand Prix

8:50 PM Awards Ceremony

9:00 PM “Clear Ring & Drag”

9:10 PM 212 Park Horse Amateur Championship

9:30 PM 206 Three Gaited Amateur Championship

9:50 PM 202 Five Gaited Amateur Championship

Sunday, November 4

START CLASS # CLASS

7:00 AM Maclay Finals - First Round

3:00 PM Maclay Finals - Flat Phase

3:30 PM Final Work-Off (if necessary)

4:00 PM Awards Ceremony

LEXINGTON, KY (October 17, 2012)  It’s not just area children who dress up in costumes for Halloween.  In Kentucky, horses do, too!  On Sunday, October 28, at 2:00 pm, the Kentucky Horse Park will present its annual Halloween Show where park horses and their riders are likely to show up in just about anything – from a scary headless horseman, cranky wicked witch, hip 60’s chick, swashbuckling pirates, genie with a bottle, Phantom of the Opera – it’s different every year.

Throughout the day, the park will offer discounted admission to guests who arrive in costume: adult admission will be $12.00 (normally $16.00) and children 12 and under will get in free (normally $8.00) (no full-head masks, please).  Treats will be given out to children and dogs upon arrival at the park, and prizes will be awarded for best adult costume, best child costume and best dog costume (dogs required to be on a leash at all times).

Not to be left out, the KHP Campground produces the annual Halloween Campout over two weekends, October 19-21 and 26-28.  Campers have a frightfully good time with costume contests, trick or treating, kid’s crafts, golf cart parade, entertainment and more.  The event is sponsored in part by Northside RVs, Halloween Express and the KHP Foundation.  Full service sites are full for 2012, but the campground has unlimited primitive camping still available at $19/night.  For information or reservations, contact (859)259-4257, (800)370-6416 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

For more information about the Halloween Show, the public may contact the Kentucky Horse Park at (859)233-4303 or (800)678-8813 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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The Kentucky Horse Park is a working horse farm/theme park and equine competition facility dedicated to man's relationship with the horse. The park is an agency of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet and hosted more than 825,000 visitors and campers, as well as 15,000 competition horses in more than 200 special events and horse shows in 2011. The park is home to the National Horse Center which comprises more than 30 national and regional equine organizations.  Located at Exit 120, Interstate 75, just north of Lexington, the Kentucky Horse Park is The place to get close to horses.  Open daily March 15 to Nov. 4, and Wednesday through Sunday, Nov. 5 to March 15.