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
So You Bought A “BRAND NEW HOME” !!
January 13, 2010 by Gene
Filed under Come Watch Me Inspect Online
“BRAND NEW HOME “
So you bought a brand New Home from a reputable Builder. Maybe it was a Custom Home or maybe a cookie cutter. Either way it was a NEW home so why have a Independent Home Inspection ? The pictures below were found in a $350,000 Custom Home.
Water damage in the Crawlspace !
Construction debris !!
Insulation installed improperly !!
Unexplained damage to the foundation !!
I don’t know about you but if I paid good money for a Custom Home I would except a little better Craftmanship than that.
So if you didn’t get that Home Inspection on your “BRAND NEW HOME” maybe you should get one today before “The Builders Warranty” EXPIRES !!!
Call Today to schedule your Builders Warranty Inspection !
4 Keyse Property Inspections
502-542-8980
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
Builder’s Warranty Expired???
May 10, 2009 by Gene
Filed under Reports & Critical Information
Why shouldn’t the builder pay for the mistakes his crew made? And they will… if you get a “Builders Warranty Inspection” from 4 Keyse Property Inspections.
My name is Gene Keyse, and I’m the President of 4 Keyse Property Inspections. I’ve been helping Central Kentucky homeowners just like you avoid costly repairs that were the result of someone else’s poor work.
I’m licensed by the State Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors KY HI #2330, and that means that I have the knowledge, skill, and experience to conduct a complete, Comprehensive Inspection on your property. After inspecting the property, we’ll provide you with an outline summarizing the list of problem and/or concerns we discovered while inspecting the home. This is what you’ll give to the builder so they can fix it.
Of The “NEW HOMES” just like yours in the Lexington, KY area, here’s what we’ve found after recently inspecting them:
Electrical Hazzards, Structural Problems, HVAC Problems, Plumbing Problems, Roof Leaks, and Safety Hazzards are Just a Few of the Problems We See on a Regular Basis…
Don’t Let Time Run Out On You!
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]
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.
