KENTUCKY HORSE PARK EVENTS FOR October 2009
January 7, 2009 - January 7, 2010
Enroll Now for the Professional Horseman's Course

The Kentucky Horse Park’s Education Department will be offering a unique educational opportunity unequaled by any other January 7-May 7, 2010. Students will have the rare opportunity to study and work with up to forty breeds of horses; ranging from the American Miniature to Clydesdales. They will gain hands on knowledge regarding handling, feeding, grooming, and training techniques seen in today’s equine industry. A rotating weekend schedule, as well as night foal watching, will be required to provide students with practical experience required for entry-level positions in the industry. The program will not only challenge the student in a variety of “hands-on” activities, but will also broaden their overall level of equine knowledge and understanding.

 The goal of the program is to provide information and skills necessary for the graduate to enter many facets of the equine industry as a well qualified and conscientious employee. Through partnership with the Kentucky Equine Humane Center, students will also have the opportunity to truly make a difference in the life of a horse needing a permanent adoption home. By teaching students using anything from Thoroughbred lay-ups to strays once running free, this program hopes to alleviate the desperate need for knowledgeable, dependable, and well trained personnel in various sectors of the equine industry.

Topics range from stable management and general health care to facilities and farm management, anatomy, physiology, and a more in depth study on the equine as an athlete. The courses will be tailored both to the previous experience and future goals of the students so that field trips, guest lecturers, and discussion topics will be determined by the students’ particular interests.

The program will be four months in length beginning January 7, 2009 and will be run on a 5 day per week schedule with rotating weekend and night watching duties. The majority of the workload and course work will be done at the Horse Park with field trips, tours, and guest speakers when applicable. Students are required to make arrangements for daily transportation and although housing is not provided, living expenses in nearby Lexington and Georgetown are near the national average. Part-time employment opportunities are also readily available in the horse industry.

There is no experience necessary for the program, however we do ask that applicants be very thorough regarding their past equine experience, work experience, and goals for the course while filling out the application. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age or have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Admission to the program is considered on an individual basis. No discrimination will be made regarding sex, age, race, color, creed, or place of national origin. Applicants will be reviewed on the merits of their background, personal integrity, previous experience and/or desire to work within the industry. A personal interview with the selection committee will be held prior to the final selection of students. If a personal interview is not possible a phone interview will be arranged.  

Cost of the program is $1600 with a $100 deposit due at the time of registration. The remainder of the cost will be due the first day of class. Students will also be required to buy necessary texts and literature upon acceptance into the program.

I have attached the program application as well as tentative syllabi for the various classes. Please feel free to contact me at laurie.brown@ky.gov or 859.259.4290 with any further questions.

Location: Education Department
For more information, contact Laurie Brown at 859.259.4290.

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September 25, 2009 - September 25, 2010
TICKETS ON SALE FOR 2010 ALLTECH FEI WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES

After years of planning, we are now in the final stretch to the the world’s most prestigious equestrian competition, the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, coming to the Kentucky Horse Park in 2010.  The games will provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you to see the best athletes in the world.

Tickets for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are on sale now at www.alltechfeigames.com, www.ticketmaster.com  http://www.ticketmaster.com/2010-Alltech-FEI-World-Equestrian-Games-tickets-Lexington/venue/180853   and also at all Ticketmaster outlets.

Anyone with special needs, including ADA seating, may call the Ticketmaster hotline at 1-800-745-3000.

No tickets will be sold in person or via phone at the World Games 2010 Foundation office or the Kentucky Horse Park at this time.

With eight world championships to be contested, more sessions of competition than ever before, and tickets prices as low as $25, there is something for everyone.

Also, visit the event Website for more information at www.alltechfeigames.com.

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October 1, 2009 - October 3, 2009
Kentucky Fall Classic Saddlebred Show

This Saddlebred Show is sponsored by the UPHA Chapter 9 and is expected to draw approximately 500 horses from across the state.

Kentucky Fall Classic (USEF # 4906)  is a Licensed competition, rated A in Saddlebred 3 gaited, 5 gaited, Fine Harness, Pleasure, Hackney Pony Pleasure Driving and Roadster Pony; “B” in Saddlebred Park, Hackney Roadster Pony and Roadster Horse; “C” in Hackney/Harness; “N” in Saddle Seat Equitation.

Included with KHP admission.

12:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: New Indoor Arena
For more information, contact Chuck Walker at 859-268-4509.
Also, visit the event Website for more information at www.kyfallclassic.com.

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October 1, 2009 - October 4, 2009
Lexington Combined Driving Classic - WEG Test Event

The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are just a year away, and a second sneak preview will be available this fall when Kentucky Cup Driving - the official test event for the discipline of Driving -arrives at the Kentucky Horse Park this October.

Kentucky Cup Driving will be the third of seven official test events for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, and will be held on the Secretariat Polo Field on the Kentucky Horse Park, October 1-4.  Kentucky Cup Driving will be held in conjunction as one class within the annual USEF National Driving Championships, with the FEI Four-in-Hand drivers competing for the Kentucky Cup.  This competition is the largest gathering of FEI Four-in-Hand drivers ever in the Americas.

Kentucky Cup Driving will consist of three phases: Dressage, Marathon, and Obstacle.  Competition for the 17 total classes will run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.  The Kentucky Cup Four-in-Hand Dressage will begin on Thursday, October 1, at 2:30 p.m.   All horse and riders competing in the three days of competition will complete the marathon phase on Saturday.  FEI Four-in-Hand drivers will begin their marathon course at 2:00 p.m.  Sunday will consist of the obstacle phase, with the Kentucky Cup Driving obstacle class starting at noon. 

Admission to Kentucky Cup Driving is free to the public.  Parking for all competitions will be $3 per day at the entrance to the Kentucky Horse Park.

All spectators are encouraged to enjoy many other activities and attractions offered at the Kentucky Horse Park during their visit.  Admission tickets to the park can be purchased at the Visitor Information Center - $15 for adults, $8 for children (7-12), and children 6 & under are free.  Park Admission includes access to the world-renowned International Museum of the Horse and American Saddlebred Museum, horse-drawn tours and various equine presentations and shows throughout the day.

Download the official program: http://www.usef.org/documents/disciplines/driving/kentuckycup_lcdc_program.pdf

 

 

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Secretariat Polo Field & Driving Route
For more information, contact Sue Gilliland at 813-220-8226.

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October 4, 2009
Equestrian Special Olympics
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Covered Arena

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October 4, 2009
SECRETIQUES

Join us for "Secretiques" a sale of antiques and collectibles to benefit the Thoroughbreds at the Maker's Mark Secretariat Center here at the park.  There will be a collection of "elegant and elderly" objects that need new homes, and your purchase will help horses who need new homes!  

Please also contact us if you have pieces to donate (it's tax-deductible!).

Rain or shine.

Click here to view a flier with more information: http://www.kyhorsepark.com/pdf/news/news_0312258GhaY3Nfb5K3e05.pdf

Location: Maker's Mark Secretariat Center at the KHP
For more information, contact Judy Miller at 859-221-7617.
Also, visit the event Website for more information at www.secretariatcenter.org.

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October 6, 2009 - October 11, 2009
Fall National Recreational Carriage Drive and Educational Clinics

Approximately 300 horess from across North America will gather  for pleasure driving through the park, demonstrations, clinics, a parade on Saturday.  This is a rare opportunity to see many breeds of horses, ponies, mules and donkeys driving through the park.

Educational clinics are included with park admission.  All clinics are related to equine training or health issues. Please visit their website for a description of the clinics and schedule: http://www.nationaldrive.net/nationaldrive/html/clinicians.html

Included with park admission.

Photo courtesy of Driving Digest.

7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Location: Parkwide
For more information, contact Mike Lyon at 931-686-8727.
Also, visit the event Website for more information at www.nationaldrive.net.

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October 7, 2009
Free Clinic Offered by Horse Whisperer Dennis Reis

Click on the link for more information about this free, one-night clinic with master horseman Dennis Reis, founder of the Reis Ranch School of Universal Horsemanship.  He will perform with his personal horses and will also work with local horses who have severe behavioral issues.

The purpose of this free clinis is to honor and promote the welfare of the horse, to teach horse owners to communicate with their horses, to show horse owners how to work with the horse's natural instinct versus the use of mechanical devices and fear.

 

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Indoor Arena
For more information, contact Deborah Reis at 800-732-8220.
Also, visit the event Website for more information at www.reisranch.com.

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October 8, 2009 - October 10, 2009
KMSHA International Grand Championship
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Location: Covered Arena
For more information, contact David Stefanic at 502-570-8884.
Also, visit the event Website for more information at www.kmsha.com.

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October 10, 2009 - October 11, 2009
Kentucky Proud Harvest Festival

Dozens of vendors will offer free samples and sell their Kentucky Proud products!  Vendors will include:

-Ale-8-One

-Annie’s Kitchen (Sarah Nell’s BBQ Sauce)

-Bluegrass Bourbon Balls

-Chipotle Chicks

-Chrisman Mill Vineyards

-Down Home Soap works

-Elm Street Epicure LLC

-Evans Orchard

-Horseshoe Bend Vineyards

-Janet Quarles

-KD’s Homemade BBQ Sauce

-Kentucky Specialty Sauces

-Kilimanjaro Foods Inc.

-Lavender Hills of Kentucky

-Lovers Leap Vineyards and Winery

-McClanahan Publishing House

-McDowell Farms Salsa

-Mom Blakeman’s Creamed Pull Candy

-O’Neil’s Sweet Shop

-Rattlesnake Hill Farm

-Roger’s Treats

-Shell-Bee’s

 

 

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Visitor Information Center
For more information, contact Cindy Armstrong at 859-259-4280.

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