The Kentucky Horse Council will host the Kentucky Round-Up, a new family event featuring horse fun, learning and interaction on February 2, 2013 at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park.  Kentucky Round-Up also includes an evening concert by country music star John Michael Montgomery.

The event has been designed to provide families with no horse involvement to be around horses, learn about their personalities, grooming, safety, and horse sports that kids can be involved with.  In addition, those who already ride horses will find advanced speakers, clinicians, vendors and demonstrations for their interest. Also taking place at the Kentucky Round-Upis the 4th Annual International Safety Symposium, sponsored by riders4helmets.com, attracting attendees and speakers from around the world.

In the evening, well-known Kentucky country music artist John Michael Montgomery will be in concert in the arena, with the Danny Frazier Band as the opening act.

Between the daytime activities and the concert, the Kentucky Horse Council will hold its annual Members' Awards Banquet to recognize outstanding industry contributors and volunteers.

"Kentucky Round-Up is a way for the Horse Council to address an issue which all of agriculture faces," commented Anna Zinkhon, President of the Kentucky Horse Council board.  "Less young people today are comfortable around horses and other livestock because the family farms are disappearing.  Getting the kids 'off the couch and into the barn' not only introduces them to the wonder of horses, but also has tremendous character and health benefits."

"We also hope to take these same families out to horse activities and farms throughout the year," said Ginny Grulke, Executive Director of the Kentucky Horse Council.  "This is not just a one-day experience, but a continuing pathway to the horse."

For more information about Kentucky Round-Up, visit www.kentuckyroundup.com.

Admission:     Adults - $10.00 in advance, $15.00 day of show

                        Kids 12 and under - Free

                        (Complimentary tickets for youth and community groups is available by contacting the Kentucky Horse Council office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Concert:          Adults/Kids - $25.00 in advance, $30.00 at the door

Location and Parking:           Alltech Arena

Dates:              Saturday, February 2, 2013

Times:            Demos, Clinics and Speakers – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

                        Concert – 7:00 pm