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 […]
The Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event is an eventing competition held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky on the last weekend of April. Horse and rider duos compete at the highest level in the sport under the CCI5*-L designation. Prize money of $400,000 is distributed among the top placings. Although the event’s name […]
The Kentucky Horse Park will host a statue dedication ceremony honoring Funny Cide, the 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner, on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the park’s iconic Hall of Champions barn, where Funny Cide spent his retirement and delighted fans for 15 years. Funny […]
One Big Sanctioned Dog Show Kentucky Edition is an all breed GCR sanctioned dog show including four conformation shows. All breeds are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate. There are also classes offered for junior handlers!
The Kentucky Spring Horse Show is a series of two 5-day competitions. The event draws some of the world’s top hunter/jumper talent from all over!
The Kentucky Spring Horse Show is a series of two 5-day competitions. The event draws some of the world’s top hunter/jumper talent from all over!
Kentucky May-Daze Horse Trials, May 15-17, 2026 – (USEF/USEA/MSEDA recognized) May-Daze offers riders the first opportunity to gallop across the famed cross-country course following the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event. In 2026, […]
Come treasure hunting at the Kentucky Horse Park Flea Market! Browse a variety of unique finds, antiques, crafts, collectibles, and more — all in the scenic setting of the Kentucky […]
KDA’s horse shows provide dressage riders and their horses with the opportunity to compete at both nationally recognized and local level shows.
Two AQHA World Show Qualifying Events for WP/HUS/All-Around and 3 AQHA World Show Qualifying Events for Over Fences. Featuring Premier Sires Limited Series, Breeder Futurity and Stakes classes as well as Premier Magazine classes.
The Run for the Robots brings together top FIRST Tech Challenge teams from around the world to compete in a Premier Event hosted by KY FIRST Robotics. FIRST Tech Challenge […]
Explore the Kentucky Horse Park at the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation Trail Ride on Saturday, May 30th, 2026! Proceeds will support the KHP Tree Fund Initiative, to protect and expand the […]