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The average horse's heart weighs approximately 9 or 10 pounds. The great racehorse Secretariat's heart was estimated to weigh 21 pounds.
Educational Materials
Educational materials provided by the Kentucky Horse Park are offered available for our visitors to enjoy and use. Please feel free to download any of the following documents and educational guides.
After the Parade of Breeds learn more about the horses from the riders.
Imperial China: The Art of the Horse in Chinese History was the first exhibition ever to explore the role of the horse in more than 3,000 years of Chinese history and culture. Below are some teacher guides from that exhibit.Horses in Chinese History
China Historical & Cultural Overview
Appendix B - Flying Horse
Appendix - Frivolous Rich, Dancing Horses, Chinese New Year
As part of the International Museum of the Horse International Art Exhibitions, curriculum and teacher's guides were created for the All the Queen's Horses: The Role of the Horse in British History exhibition. Some of the educational materials are available below:
All the Queen's Horses Teacher's Guide (from the exhibition in Summer 2003)
ATQH Contents
ATQH Overview
ATQH The People
ATQH Horse History
ATQH Curriculum
ATQH Canterbury
ATQH Appendix
ATQH Glossary
ATQH Maps
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Educational Opportunities
We offer a variety of classes and programs for both adults and youngsters.
We offer a variety of classes and programs for both adults and youngsters.
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