Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event
January 24, 2011 by Gene
Filed under Local Happenings & Events
Apr 28 – May 1, 2011
THE ONLY FOUR STAR THREE-DAY EVENT IN THE AMERICAS
Because horse and rider combinations compete in World Championships and Olympic Games at the Four Star level, the ability to train and test themselves at this level on an annual basis is critical to developing strong individuals and teams for those contests.
DRESSAGE on the first day of the competition tests the gaits, suppleness and obedience of the horse through a series of prescribed movements. While judging the Dressage Test on the first day is based on specific criteria understood in detail only by experienced judges and riders, it is basically an evaluation of beauty of movement and obedience. Anyone can judge these characteristics and the spectator’s opinion often agrees with the judges. The number of competitors may require that Dressage be held over two days but it remains the first competition day.
The CROSS-COUNTRY test on the second competition day proves the speed, stamina, courage, boldness and jumping ability of the horse and the rider’s knowledge of pace and use of the horse across country. Horses jumping over obstacles designed and constructed to represent what might be found on uncharted grounds , virtually flying over ditches, leaping up and down banks, dropping into and galloping through water prove examples of athletic prowess, and trust between man and animal, that can be seen in no other sporting event. While the rider walks the course beforehand, the horse doesn’t see any of the course until it leaves the start box
JUMPING in an arena on the third day of competition provides the final test of the horse’s athletic ability, conditioning and training. The Jumping Test in a stadium arena on the third day is again simply a matter of jumping the obstacles cleanly. Its significance is that it comes the day following the test of cross-country jumping at speed and clearly illustrates the horse’s willingness to listen to its rider. It must now move at a more sedate pace and not touch the obstacles, which are not solid and will fall down. A single rail knocked down can make the difference between winning and finishing far down in the placing.
4089 Iron Works Parkway,
Kentucky Horse Park,
LEXINGTON, KY 40511
Email: Lisa.Jackson@ky.gov
www.kyhorsepark.com
Lexington, Georgetown
BIG LEX
January 7, 2010 by Gene
Filed under Local Happenings & Events
The Legend of the Blue Horse
Hidden just below the surface of our rolling hills lies an ancient limestone shelf that acts as a natural filter. The water that passes through this massive filtration system feeds the soil and grasses that grow strong horses unlike anywhere else in the world. (Those same waters produce the best bourbons in the world, too!)
Although no one has real evidence that blue horses exist, there are many tales of sightings across the region from legions of true believers. Legend has it that a horse called “Big Lex” turned blue from grazing in nourishing bluegrass pastures his entire life. Perhaps he found the very source of these limestone rich waters. Be on the lookout for a big blue horse as you drive around the backroads that are home to hundreds of horse farms in the area — you might just see the legendary blue horse yourself.
Go on a Big Lex Scavenger Hunt!
The portrait shown is an adaptation of the actual oil painting
of the famous racehorse “Lexington” by the renowned equine artist Edward Troye. Used by permission.
www.visitlex.com/blue-horse.php
Behind the Cellar Door
May 10, 2009 by Gene
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Behind the Cellar Door” Monday May 11, 2009 – Friday May 15, 2009 This event is part of the celebration of National Tourism Week. It will include tours by the winemaker of the vineyard as well as processing and barrel room. Tours will be 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. each day.
(859)971-9797
http://www.talonwine.com
Location: Talon Winery
Pet Pizzaz Photo Shoot
May 10, 2009 by Gene
Filed under Local Happenings & Events
Professional Pet Photography! All friendly pets and people welcome! Its a blast. We have lots of props, costumes, clothes, etc. Get dressed up or go all natural. You will love the result. $25 sitting fee – packages start at just $20! Call today for your appointment. Visit website to see samples of our work and different poses available. Cats, Gerbils, Snakes Welcome, too!
When
May 16, 2009 all day (Saturday)
Where
Luxury Pet Service
239 Cardinal Drive
Richmond, KY 40475
Red Mile Blues Festival
May 10, 2009 by Gene
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Red Mile, Red Mile Rocks and G. Busy Blues Room Announces The Red Mile Blues Festival – $12
Sunday May 24th beginning at 1PM the Red Mile will host the first annual G. Busy
Blues Room Presents The Red Mile Blues Festival.
The line-up includes 3 Lexington blues bands, Here For The Party, The City and G.
Busy Blues Revue as well as 2 bluegrass regional blues bands; Velveeta Jones out of
Danville and Robbie Bartlett Blues Band from Louisville, also included one national
blues act, Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials.
The day will not only include music but also merchandise booths from various
Local First Lexington members,
food and merchandise vendors.
For information or to be part of the Red Mile Blues Fest visit our Facebook page at
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=70489815158&ref=mf
