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
Lexington Home Inspector
January 13, 2010 by Gene
Filed under Lexington Home Inspector
Can you trust your Home Inspector with the biggest purchase of your lifetime?
At 4 Keyse property Inspections, I treat every Inspection as if it were a home I was purchasing for my family to live in.
I leave no stone unturned. Just check my testominal page to see what my past clients have had to say.
You can put your TRUST in 4 Keyse Property Inspections !!
Schedule Your Home Inspection Today!
Gene Keyse
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
Sample Inspection Report
May 10, 2009 by Gene
Filed under Reports & Critical Information
Not all home inspections conducted around the Lexington Kentucky area are created equal… and before making the final decision to hire your chosen inspector, make sure you grab a copy of their home inspection report first!
This is NOT the time to have a poor quality inspection conducted on one of the largest investments of your life. Comparing inspection reports with other inspectors in the area, will allow you to at least know what you can expect for your time and money.
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Beware of Blind Inspector
May 10, 2009 by Gene
Filed under Reports & Critical Information
Not all home inspectors in the Lexington Kentucky area are the same. Rea the FREE Report, “7 Ways to Avoid Hiring the Blind Home Inspector”.
It is recommended you download and print these reports for easy reviewing.
Blind Home Inspector Report [pdf]
Fire Hazard Discovery
May 8, 2009 by Gene
Filed under Come Watch Me Inspect Online
Unseen hazards like these could cost lives and it could cost you your home. It’s important you have your property inspected prior to moving in. This discovery allows you to negotiate repair of the problem so you won’t have to pay for it, or worse, cost a life or a home.
Plumbing Leak (Damage)
May 8, 2009 by Gene
Filed under Come Watch Me Inspect Online
During this inspection, we uncovered a plumbing leak witch led to sub-floor damage in the crawlspace.
Bird Nests in the Attic
May 8, 2009 by Gene
Filed under Come Watch Me Inspect Online
Bats have been known to take up residence in attics… We find all types of interesting things during routine inspections. During this inspection of the attic, we came across this bird nest!
