This is specifically a horse farm as well as an educational theme park that was launched back in 1978 in Kentucky, known as The Kentucky Horse Park. This horse park is situated at Kentucky Highway off Iron Work spike in the Northern Fayette of the United States. It is a 4.95-kilometer square (1,224 acres) park that has been dedicated to improving man’s relationship with horses.
This park is made open to the public and each day, there’s what is called the “Horses of the World Showcase”. This activity is aimed at showcasing the various common and rare horses in the world. These common and rare horses are ridden in original and authentic costume. Interestingly, the park plays host to a number of shows and activities each year.
In addition to hosting a number of events and also improving the relationship that exists between man and horses, this park is home to the international horse museum. This museum is simply a Smithsonian affiliate which is home to a wide range of permanent collections of horse memorabilia and history. It also has a historical collection that is focused on a particular theme. Some of the past themes that have been on display include; imperial China, All the Queen’s horses, and Gift from the desert. There are actually three museums in this park and all are aimed at telling the story of horses and how they developed this relationship with man. There are other side attractions like showcasing various horse breeds through daily presentations.
The Kentucky Horse Park plays host to some of the most comprehensive schedules of all horse-related events. Each year, thousands of equine enthusiasts flock to this park with their families to witness cross country competitions, steeplechase, carriage driving, specialized breed shows, and the Rolex Kentucky event. One of the major highlights of visiting this park is walking through the “Hall Of Champions” barn or farm. This barn affords you the opportunity to meet some of the Thoroughbred champions like Go For Gin and Funny Cide. In addition to that, enthusiasts will meet other retired celebrity horses that had amazing racing careers as the also accommodate these old and weary heroes.
Attractions
There are a number of amazing places in this 4.95-kilometer squared park that equine enthusiasts will definitely enjoy. They include;
- Hall Of Champions; as mentioned earlier, this is one of the most unique side attractions in the entire park. You get to meet retired racehorses and also get to learn of their accomplishments in the Thoroughbred racetrack industry. The barn is also home to a wide range of horse breeds.
- The “Black Horsemen” Exhibit; this is another fascinating side attraction of the Kentucky Horse Park. The aim is to celebrate the contribution or roles that African Americans played in the United States horse industry.
- Camp Site; the 260 campsites scattered across the park is another interesting side attraction. Each of these parks come with a picnic table, fire rings, and dump stations.
This park is currently open for kids, adults, military personnel, and seniors.
