The Retired Racehorse Project, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, created the Thoroughbred Makeover to showcase the trainability and talent of off-track Thoroughbreds. The competition is intended to inspire good trainers to become involved in transitioning these horses to second careers, and the National Symposium serves to educate the people involved in the care, training, and sale […]
ILHA is the original and only recognized association for the Liberty discipline. ILHA was founded by world-renowned Liberty Trainer, Dan James and his wife Elizabeth to promote the Liberty discipline and celebrate Liberty training, horses, trainers, and fans everywhere. ILHA has organized the discipline of Liberty with an official competitive structure, competition guidelines, and rules […]
The Crawl is BACK! Celebrate spooky season at The Crawl with the Kentucky Horse Park’s International Museum of the Horse on Friday, October 10 or Saturday, October 11. Explore the Park’s historic cemeteries and hear the ghostly tales that still linger on our grounds… if you dare. Get hands-on with activities like decorating horse masks and examining a […]
A much-anticipated event by horse enthusiasts, our annual Used Tack Sale is held at our center within the Kentucky Horse Park. This sale is one of the largest in the Bluegrass region for equestrians to purchase gently used tack, riding apparel, and other barn necessities at greatly reduced costs. Don’t miss this annual Tack Sale […]
Join us for the public dedication of “The Bond: Two Hearts – One Spirit,” a deeply moving monument by acclaimed sculptor Jocelyn Russell celebrating the extraordinary connection between Horse of the Year Cody’s Wish and his namesake, Cody Dorman. The bronze statue captures the unforgettable moment when the young Cody, living with Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome, felt […]
A destination event for Eventers from all over the country. This international competition runs a CCI3* & a CCI2*-L as well as national levels. Also featured is a team competition – the oldest team competition held in the sport of Eventing. View Scoring HERE
The Thrill of Drill is coming to the Midwest! The Outlaws Drill Team Competition features equestrian teams from across the country, showcasing their skills in the fast, action-packed sport of drill team riding. Teams of 4-20 riders perform routines of precision maneuvers at high-speeds, all choreographed to music, and sometimes including costumes. It’s kinda like […]
The National Horse Show is a hunter/jumper event. The event will feature a full array of hunter divisions, Junior & Amateur Owner Jumpers, the top Open Jumpers from the USA and around the world, and the Maclay National Championship. The CP National Horse Show is consistently ranked as one of the top shows in the […]
For 28 years, the United States Mounted Games Association has provided opportunities for riders of all ages to enjoy games on horseback and to compete internationally as well as in the United States. The United States Mounted Games Association was formed to inspire, encourage interest, and increase participation in Mounted Games in the United States. […]
Celebrate Halloween with horses! Visit the Kentucky Horse Park on Saturday, October 25, for Hallowhinny! Watch the annual Hallowhinny show, wear your costume, and trick-or-treat the park from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. All of this is included in your admission to the park! Adult, 18+: $28 Seniors, 62+: $23 Student, 5-17: $14 Children 4 […]
The 2025 KHSAA State Cross Country Championships presented by UK HealthCare will take place on November 1. Over 2000 runners will come to compete for the Class 1A, 2A and 3A championship titles respectively. Following a three-year stint away from the Kentucky Horse Park, the event will return for its second straight year to its […]
During the last week of the month, Oktoberfest continues the tradition of a light-hearted end-of-season competition opportunity for eventers. Stay tuned for additional information about the format and levels later in the year.