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thoroughbred horses in a paddock at Saxony Farms, Lexington, Kentucky

Travel Lexington: Saxony Farms – birthplace of a Derby Winner? Tour a Thoroughbred Farm.

May 1, 2018 · by · in Horse Event/Activity · 1 Comment

The first week of May and my thoughts turn to Kentucky – specifically Lexington. Lexington might not be home to the Derby, but it’s likely home to the next Derby winner. Many thoroughbred breeding farms dot the Lexington landscape, and many are open for public tours, by appointment. How to tour Saxony Farms Thoroughbred Farm […]

Travel Lexington, KY: Equine Worship at The Kentucky Horse Park

February 13, 2017 · by · in Horse Art or Museum · 6 Comments

If you doubt the Kentucky Horse Park’s reverence for all things equine (especially race horses) look up … way up. Near the park’s entrance stands the looming full-size bronze statue of Man O’ War, on a stone base surrounded by a circular garden and narrow water motte. To photograph the statue of this great racer, […]

The Mechanical Horse sculpture The Kentucky Horse Park

Travel Lexington: The Mechanical Horse

July 25, 2016 · by · in Horse Art or Museum · Leave a comment

Where can you find a life-sized stainless steel horse sculpture? Wait, it’s also complete with moving parts waiting to canter away (almost) at the push of a button. Outside the doors of The Kentucky Horse Park visitor’s centre “The Mechanical Horse” is ready to run – in slow motion. While bronze sculptures of famous horses […]