The Kentucky Horse Park is Kentucky’s largest state-owned tourist attraction. Also the largest attraction in Kentucky’s Bluegrass region, the park is dedicated to sharing the Commonwealth’s love of horses with the world.
Featuring more than 50 different breeds of horse at work and at play, the park showcases the horse in daily equine presentations, horse drawn tours and carriage rides, horseback riding and pony rides, a movie presentation and an exciting array of horse shows and special events.
The park presents live shows daily throughout the summer. The famous Parade of Breeds captures the sound and excitement of the show ring in presenting unique breeds of horses with authentically costumed riders. The excitement of the racetrack and show ring are brought to life by the elite group of horses in the Hall of Champions, which features retired champions from Thoroughbred, Standardbred and Quarter Horse Racing, as well as the show world of American Saddlebred Horses.
Visitors also have the opportunity to learn about horse history in the world’s largest equestrian museum, the International Museum of the Horse, an affiliate of the renowned Smithsonian Institution. Other popular activities include trail rides throughout the park’s beautiful countryside and pony rides for youngsters.
The park is open daily from April 1 through Oct. 31 and Wednesday through Sunday from Nov. 1 to March 31.