Events

Road to the Horse 2026: The World Championship of Colt Starting   Watch the world’s best colt starters in action at Road to the Horse 2026 on March 19 – 22 at the Kentucky Horse Park.   Learn more at www.roadtothehorse.com.

The Paul Frazer Memorial Combined Test and Dressage Competition is dedicated to a former CKRH Board Member who worked to remove physical barriers facing children with special needs. Paul designed the first handicap-accessible bus in Fayette County Public Schools, and his design later served as a model for all handicap-accessible buses in Kentucky.

Welcome to Vintage Market Days of Lexington! Vintage Market Days® is an upscale, vintage-inspired, indoor market featuring original art, vintage finds, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, food trucks, seasonal plantings, and a little more. Parking $10

The Kentucky Spring Premier Horse Show features classes for American Saddlebreds, Hackneys, Morgans, Roadsters and Saddle Seat Equitation in the beautiful setting of the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park. Come enjoy spring in the Bluegrass of Kentucky April 1-4, 2026.

The United States Navy will bring Lexington Navy Week to the heart of the Bluegrass Region April 7-12, 2026, offering residents a unique opportunity to meet Sailors, experience naval traditions, […]

The American Rodeo East Regional Finals As the ultimate high-stakes showdown in western sports nears, talented rodeo athletes will descend upon Lexington’s Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park April 9th – 11th, 2026 for The American Contender Tournament East Region Finals. East Coast fans will have the opportunity to cheer on dedicated “Contenders” in […]

Come run with the horses in Lexington! Join us Saturday, April 11th for the 11th annual Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon. Run on one of the most beautiful marathon/half marathon courses in the United States, passing over 50 Central Kentucky horse farms.  

The Spring Bay Horse Trails are held yearly at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky (Area VIII), offering Starter through Preliminary levels.

For 27 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. […]

 Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 12:30 PM Kentucky Horse Park Visitor Center FREE & Open to the Public You know the jump, perched at the head of the lake, waiting for some of the greatest horses and riders in the world to soar over it. But have you ever wondered how those incredible fences actually come to […]

The Kentucky International CSI5* is a premier show jumping competition held each April as part of the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event. Originally introduced in 2018 as the Kentucky CSI3* Invitational Grand Prix, it was elevated to CSI5* status in 2025—the highest level in international show jumping. Now running alongside the longstanding CCI5*-L and CCI4*-S, it creates an unparalleled weekend of […]