The American Saddlebred Museum’s 2013 special exhibit is sure to entertain and interest horse fans and antique buffs alike. Entitled The Art of Selling with Saddlebreds: The Show Horse in Vintage Advertising, it will feature images of the breed on products, printed advertising and corporate collectibles dating from the late 1800s through the 1970s.

From cigarettes and tobacco to liquor, motor oil, hotels, fruits and vegetables, automobiles, jewelry stores and more, the Saddlebred was featured in advertising through the years to denote the highest quality. The 2013 exhibit assembles the largest collection of these items to have ever been displayed together. This unique exhibit offers a glimpse of yesteryear and the esteem the Saddlebred held in society and the marketplace. 

The exhibit runs February 15, 2013 to January 31, 2014, and admission to the American Saddlebred Museum’s Showplace for Saddlebreds and The Art of Selling with Saddlebreds exhibit is included with admission to the Kentucky Horse Park.  

For further information contact 859-259-2746 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  

 Location:

The Showplace for Saddlebreds – American Saddlebred Museum & Gift Shop

Admission:

Included in Kentucky Horse Park regular daily admission - sold at the American Saddlebred Museum or the Kentucky Horse Park Visitor Information Center.

January 2 - March 14, 2013:  Adult $10, Child (7-12) $5

March 15 - November 3, 2013:  Adult $16, Child (7-12) $8

November 4 – January 31, 2014:  Adult $10, Child (7-12) $5

Season Pass:  Adult $40, Child (7-12) $25, Family of Four $90

Children 6 and under:  Always free when accompanied by an adult

Dates and Times:

The Showplace for Saddlebreds – American Saddlebred Museum & Gift Shop is open –

Wednesday – Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm through March 14 and November 4 to January 31 (2014)

Daily, 9 am to 5 pm from March 15 to May 26 and September 3 to November 3

Daily, 9 am to 6 pm from May 27 to September 2 (an extra hour past KHP regular hours)

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 13, 2012)  The Kentucky Horse Park’s 34th season is set to begin Thursday, March 15, when the park returns to its regular hours of 9am to 5pm daily through November 4. Visitors will be entertained and delighted as the park features special events and themed weekends throughout the season.

Highlights of this season will include the park’s newest attraction, the Kids Barn, which features interactive exhibits, while the park’s education department staff will host daily hands-on activities with the park’s resident horses in the Kids Barn each day.

The American Saddlebred Museum is accepting consignments to be considered for inclusion in the 2012 Equine Art, Antique and Rare Book Auction.  The auction will be held on Saturday July 14 at the museum’s Showplace for Saddlebreds (at the Kentucky Horse Park) in conjunction with the Lexington Jr. League Horse Show.  Deadline for submission of consignments is March 26, 2012.

Upcoming Kentucky Horse Park Events and News:

-Now through Oct 23:  Ancient Bronzes of the Asian Grasslands exhibition in the International Museum of the Horse

-Now through Dec 31:  Celebrities:  Saddlebreds and Personalities from the Silver Screen, Cinema and History exhibition in the American Saddlebred Museum

-Now through Aug 6:  Natural Horseman and Performer Guy McLean 

-Now through Aug 7: Kentucky Summer Classic Hunter Jumper Show

-This weekend Aug 6:  Hats Off Day a free day at the park!

-This weekend Aug 6:  Rood & Riddle Grand Prix to benefit KHP Foundation and Kentucky Equine Humane Center

-Aug 9-14:  USEF Pony Finals

-Aug 17-21:  Bluegrass Festival Hunter Jumper Show

-Aug 19-20:  USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals

-Aug 24-28:  Kentucky Hunter Jumper Association Show

-Sep 1-5:  Bluegrass Classic Cluster Dog Show

-Sep 2-4:  Kentucky Classique Horse Trials

-Sep 6-11:  NRHA East Coast Championship

-Sep 9-11:  MSEDA Dressage at the Park 

Other equine interests & future events:

-Alltech National Horse Show debuts new website

-Horses and Hope Trail Ride

-Save the Date - Save a Horse! Black Tie Gala at Alltech National Horse Show 

-Meet some of the adoptable KyEHC horses!

-Bronze statue of Ch Wild Eyed & Wicked unveiled at American Saddlebred Museum

-For the most current information on the Kentucky Horse Park, follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

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Tolley Graves, American Saddlebred Museum
859-259-2746 ext 304
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WGC CHWILD-EYED & WICKED
 BRONZE AND COURTYARD DEDICATED

LEXINGTON, KY - At 11:30 a.m. on July 16, 2011, Sally and Joe Jackson hosted the unveiling and dedication of the WGC CHWild-Eyed & Wicked bronze and courtyard seating area at the American Saddlebred Museum. 

The ½-life size bronze portrays the two-time World’s Grand Champion Five-Gaited horse at the rack and was sculpted by his owner Sally McClure Jackson. A noted artist, Jackson’s works are in the collections of the United States Equestrian Federation, the Kentucky Horse Park, and Lord Westmorland of London, England, among others.

A crowd gathered to hear Museum Executive Director Tolley Graves give a brief explanation of the origin of the Museum’s sculpture Garden and thank the Jacksons for their generous donation of not only the magnificent sculpture but also the beautifully designed courtyard seating area. Located to the left of the main entrance to the Showplace For Saddlebreds, the bronze serves as a focal point, drawing visitors from within the Horse Park to the Museum. Signage affixed to the base of the bronze gives a brief Saddlebred history along with an explanation of the breed’s gaits. The multi world’s champion gelding was also a two-time winner of the American Saddlebred Triple Crown among other awards throughout his stellar show career. CHWild-Eyed & Wicked is buried outside the Kentucky Horse Park’s Hall of Champions.

The museum is open daily from 9-6. For more information contact museum curator Kim Skipton at 859/259-2746 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Photo (top) by Kentucky Images.  Photo (bottom) sculptor Sally McClure Jackson with her sculpture courtesy of American Saddlebred Museum..