Roanie
Quarter Horse

My names Roanie, I’m an American Quarter Horse and at 24 yrs old I’m one of the old but wise folks at the horse park. I’m a been there, done that kind of guy. I got my start in life as a ranch horse out west, and was then used extensively on the trails in Colorado. Upon coming east, I became a staple officer in the Mounted Police string at the horse park and have worked all the major events here and at the state Capitol. I even got to be a part of Governor Beshear’s inaugural parade. I like my duty of serving the people of Kentucky and others that come to visit the park. I was definitely made for this job.

Ned
Suffolk Punch

So, I’m Ned the Suffolk, but I’ve earned the name knucklehead Ned because, well lets face it, I’m stubborn. I pride myself on being one of the strongest draft horse breeds even though I’m the smallest in stature. I am a representative of the only breed of draft horse that was specifically bred for farm work. However, at the park I have it pretty easy as a tour guide of sorts, pulling visitors on the Horse Drawn Tours. My full brother and trolley partner, Doc, is almost a spitting image of myself. Together I think we make a pretty schnazzy pair.

Ben
English Shire
I’m Ben the English Shire and I’ve made quite a name for myself. Not only am I a favorite in the Draft Barn but I have a large following at a local veterinary clinic where I was a resident for quite some time following a colic surgery. I missed my best buddy Burt so much while recovering that they made room for him in a stall right beside me! We became an instant hit at the clinic full of Thoroughbreds. Although I was very sick for many weeks I am now fully recovered and eager to start back as an integral part of the Horse Drawn Trolley team. I’m a 17.1h gentle giant weighing in at a little over 2000 pounds! Come and visit me anytime, I love to meet new people!

Dartagnan
Arabian
Once upon a time there was a little grey Arabian from California named Dartangnan. . . . That’s my story, but I prefer to be called Dart. I am a proud representative of my breed in the Parade of Breeds and you can usually find me strutting my stuff in costume during the shows. I’m one of the smaller horses in the department but I definitely make up for it in personality! I am loving my new home but I am just a teensy bit nervous about the upcoming Kentucky winter!

Summer
Paint
Introducing. . . . . Summer! That’s me. I’m an American Paint Horse and have been at the park roughly four years. During that time I have had many jobs. My most recent, and definitely most fun is learning tricks. I’ve got a lot up my sleeves, but the best ones are my ability to bow and wave to the crowd. My favorite person at the park is Kelli Mardell. When visiting the park you can also come and see my son, Britches who is a resident of the education department. He looks a lot like me, but I don’t think he’s quite as handsome!

JuneBug
Appaloosa
Hello! I’m JuneBug, I’m 4 yrs old and I’m the most ADORABLE appaloosa ever. And I mean EVER! I just moved to the Kentucky Horse Park education department from the KyEHC so I can continue my education as a riding horse. Although I have my basics I’m pretty rusty, and in order to find my forever home I have to be PERFECT! So here I am enjoying my new home and horsey friends, and loving the chance to be very scholarly. Come and visit anytime!

Northland Cutter – “Cutter”
Thoroughbred
Hi! My name is Cutter. I’m a handsome 3 yr. old Thoroughbred who was rescued by the Kentucky Equine Humane Center (KyEHC) after a tragic accident on the racetrack. However, thanks to a partnership between the Kentucky Horse Park and KyEHC I’m mending well with the help of the students of the North American Racing Academy. My hectic life on the track has been replaced with lazy days at the park and hand-walking and pats from the staff. My favorite thing in the world is peppermints, and I also love looking out my window as my friends go out to play. Although I can’t go out right now, I can’t wait until I can run and kick up my heels again.