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, May-Daze will offer the Introductory level for less experienced horses and riders, and up through the Preliminary level for those competitors ready to embrace a greater challenge. […]
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 Horse Park. Whether you’re a shopper or a seller, this is a great day to enjoy local bargains and one-of-a-kind items. Kentucky Horse Park […]
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 teams are made up of students in grades 7-12. Teams work together to design, build, and program a robot to play a themed competition 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 natural beauty of the Park. Guests of all levels, breeds and disciplines are invited to explore the Park grounds with their own horse for a […]
Established in 2015, the Split Rock Jumping Tour offers an unparalleled show jumping experience that caters to the riders and their horses. Classes range from all levels in the hunter, jumper, and equitation rings, hosting events up through the Grand Prix level.