Kentucky Horse Park
Wow, this is Disney World for horse geeks. I took a sedate trail ride on a horse appropriately name Tigger. Saw two shows of the “Best of Breeds” exhibition, visited with mares and new foals, got kissed by an 18-hand warmblood gelding who either really liked my blue hat or just thought I looked tasty.
The Hall of Champions is a must-see. The stallions there, one of whom is the thoroughbred champion Cigar, clearly believe that they are (still) Studly Hung-so-Well. They come out of their stalls, heads held high. They lean over the rope, literally pose for the visitors, and hold still for the cameras. And all just have the most “I am SUCH hotshit” ‘tude I’ve ever seen in a horse. Absolutely imperious, every one. Lotsa fun!
Lots of educational goodies, two wonderful museums, a trail ride, and hands-on with equines. Loved it, want to go back and Lexington is now competing with Savannah as the town I most want to live in someday.