PARADE OF BREEDS SHOW
The Kentucky Horse Park is not only THE place to get close to horses, it’s also one of the few places on earth to see so many equine breeds.
SO MANY BREEDS, SO LITTLE TIME
Humankind’s 6,000-year bond with the horse is brought to life with music, narration, and personal interaction at the Parade of Breeds Show.,. From the rare Marwari to the iconic American Quarter Horse, breed representatives perform in hand and under saddle. During the summer season, breed representatives perform in colorful attire that evokes the culture, time period, and customs of their native land. During the spring and fall seasons, the demonstration is more casual in nature.
Every Parade of Breeds Show includes 5-6 breed representatives, an opportunity for guests to take photos, pet the horses, and chat with our riders. Visit the Breeds Barn throughout the day to see horses being bathed, groomed, and trained.
VOLUNTEER
GUEST WEEKENDS
Guest Weekends were established to allow registries, clubs, organizations, and associations a chance to highlight their trademark breed or discipline in the Parade of Breeds Shows. Guest Weekends are not only educational, but they are also great opportunities for outside exhibitors to showcase their horses at the Kentucky Horse Park. Guest Weekend participants perform twice daily in the Parade of Breeds Shows and greet our visitors at ring-side or in their stables following each presentation. The park strives to fill each weekend throughout the summer with a different highlight.
For more information, contact Mindy Welch at 859-281-7976 or [email protected].
Click here to apply to be a guest weekend exhibitor!
2022 BREED REPRESENTATITVES:
Akhal-Teke
“Aslan” Akhal Spirit
2009 Buckskin Gelding
Donated by Terri Fender of Osakis, MN
American Morgan Horse
“Chance” Beyond The Light
2002 Sooty Palomino Gelding
On loan from Jordan Hewitt of Michigan
American Morgan Horse
“Ronny” Three Fates Cheiron
2005 Chestnut Gelding
On loan from Lori Sargeant of Wadsworth, OH
American Mustang
Paree
2013 Black Mare
On loan from Megan Mulrooney of Wellington, FL
American Mustang
Gilligan
2010 Bay Gelding
Donated by Kelli Mardell
American Paint Horse
“T-Bird” Catch Me On The Highway
2016 Paint Gelding
On loan from Mary and David Covart of Denton, TX
American Paso Fino
“Echo” Echo C.W.
2007 Black Gelding
Donated by Will & Carol White of Smithfield, KY
American Quarter Horse
“Autumn” I’m Falling For You
2014 Red Dun Mare
Purchased by the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation for the Education Department
American Saddlebred
“Tango” Tango Cat
2007 Chestnut Gelding
On loan from the American Saddlebred Legacy Foundation in Louisville, KY
American Sugarbush Harlequin Draft
“O.B.” Oberon de Fermes Boisvert
2015 Black Leopard Gelding
On loan from Mary Boisvert or Frederic, WI
Arabian
“Rafiq” Lord Rafiq
2003 Black Gelding
Donated by Diana Sauer of Orlando, FL
Arabian
“Red” Heirresistible
2012 Chestnut Gelding
On loan from Shannon Feinroth of Sarasota, FL
Chincoteague Pony
“James” James Bond
2008 Pinto Gelding
Chincoteague Pony
“Blue” Bluegrass
1998 Pinto Gelding
Donated by Grandeur Arabian Farm of Citra, FL
Dales Pony
“Aris” Lagniappe Aristocrat
2007 Bay Gelding
On loan from Patricia Hall of Sadieville, KY
Fell Pony
“Daisy” Scafell Pike’s Instant Karma
Gray Mare
On Loan by Heather Kyle of Owensboro KY
Friesian
Jochem
2003 Black Gelding
On loan from Olivia Dixon of Salvisa, KY
Friesian
“Frodo” Fabien F’ant Brillehoff
2009 Black Gelding
On loan from Julie Good of Mannheim, PA
Gypsy Vanner
“Mikki” RGR’s Miss Michigan
2011 Black Mare
On loan from Tracy Creguer of Lexington, KY
Haflinger
“Melody” Fortune Tellar’s Melody 2HS
2016 Chestnut Mare
On loan by Doug and Kathy Lindsey of Paris, KY
Lipizzan
“Willow” Willomina
2018 Gray Mare
On loan from Dawn Wietfeldt of Bardstown, KY
Norwegian Fjord
Solveig
2016 Dun Mare
On loan from Gloria Cooper of Gallatin, TN
Norwegian Fjord
Boaz
2010 Dun Gelding
On loan from Gloria Cooper of Gallatin, TN
Shire
“Flynn” Big Sky Tuff’s Bandit
2013 black gelding
On loan from Casey Schmitz of Brazil, IN
Suffolk Punch
“Laura” Phelan Laura
2007 Chestnut Mare
Donated by Mack Gavitt of Cullman, AL
Tennessee Walking Horse
“Bro” Brother Oh Brother
2009 Black Sabino Gelding
Donated by Franklin Riding Academy of Franklin, TN
ADDITIONAL BREEDS REPRESENTED ON THE PARK:
Belgian
Clydesdale
Percheron
Silesian
Standardbred
Suffolk Punch
Thoroughbred
The Kentucky Horse Park is the best place around to see horses of all breeds. If you're a horse enthusiast, don't miss out on these amazing events showcasing the immense variety and skill found in the world of show horses.