by CL Cimino
Here are photo galleries with highlights from an exciting week in Kentucky attending an exciting array of equestrian events.
Land Rover Three-Day Event - Lexington, KY April 2019 (click any image to view larger)
Spending time at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event at the Kentucky Horse Park should be on everyone’s bucket list. Arguably the one of the most spectacular shows in the world, we were thrilled to see the fabulous riders with their brave horses compete in Dressage, Show Jumping, and the daunting Cross Country course.
New Vocations Open Barn & BBQ - Lexington, KY April 2019 (click any image to view larger)
Seeing demonstrations of stunning off the track Thoroughbreds ready for their next career at the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program’s fourth annual Open Barn and BBQ event was a inspirational. Held at New Vocations’ Lexington facility at Mereworth Farm, we met many new people who support OTTBs including famous jockeys Rosie Napravnik and Hall of Famer John Velazquez.
Horse Industry Safety Summit - April 2019 (click any image to view larger)
Meeting with the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) to discuss equine safety at racetracks and learn about the differences in riding crops and which one is the most harmless to horses.