Voted #1 Best Cultural Festival by USA TODAY two years in a row! Lantern Festival is a floating lantern event that is all about connections. As the sun begins to set on the evening sky, the Water Lantern Festival begins to shine with the launch of the lanterns onto the water as we Light The […]
This fun-for-all event is an opportunity to ride or run over the hallowed ground of the Kentucky Horse Park, all to benefit a great cause – the Kentucky Horse Council! All funds raised from the event will be earmarked specifically to assist with KHC efforts in Eastern Kentucky. Runners will run a 5K trail course […]
The Great American/USDF Dressage Championships program is designed to promote and recognize the pursuit of excellence by providing a showcase competition that meets established quality standards for rders with each of the nine USDF regions. The regional championship competitions provide an excellent opportunity for spectators to view the top horses and riders in the region!
The Mustang Classic will showcase the skill and adaptability of the American mustangs and the talented exhibitors that work with them in the English discipline. The event will provide the public an opportunity to witness mustangs competing in a series of classes, with the Top 10 highest scoring moving forward to participate in the ticketed […]
Hosted by the Kentucky Horse Park Mounted Police and the Lexington, KY Mounted Police Unit, the clinics feature national and international instructors who provide obstacle, sensory, and equitation training for horse and rider. Identical One-Day Clinics Saturday & Sunday, Septmber 14 & 15 Alltech Arena
Jump Start Horse Trials was started in 1990 by Keeneland Pony Club and has grown to 375+ competitors. A multitude of divisions are offered. Riders come from throughout the United States and Canada to compete at this USEA, USEF, and MSEDA sanctioned event.
Taught by Justin and Tori McLeod of 4Hooves Large Animal Services, LLC, this course is designed to educate emergency responders, veterinary professionals, animal control officers, horse industry professionals and other interested parties on how to care for and extract equines in potentially hazardous situations while remaining safe.
Explore the Kentucky Horse Park at the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation Trail Ride on Saturday, October 5th, 2024! 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 […]
Join us for an exciting EquineEd event on October 5th featuring Leah Alessandroni. Leah is the Bloodstock & Office Manager for Bonne Chance Farm, LLC. She will be speaking about Bonne Chance’s international Thoroughbred operations with focus on their Kentucky based boutique operation and the benefits and challenges of running a boutique Thoroughbred breeding and […]
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 […]
A much-anticipated event by horse enthusiasts, the annual Used Tack Sale is held at Central Kentucky Riding for Hope 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 […]
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
