A Spring show to showcase the American Saddlebred horse, along with Hackney ponies, Roadsters and Saddle Seat Equitation.
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Keeneland’s 2018 Spring Race Meet opens Friday, April 6, and continues through Friday, April 27. No racing will be held on Mondays or Tuesdays.
Gates open at 11 a.m. with first post at 1:05 p.m. daily.
Highlights of the Spring Meet include the $1 million Toyota Blue Grass (G2) and $500,000 Central Bank Ashland (G1) on April 7. The races are worth 100 points apiece on the Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Road to the Kentucky Oaks (G1), respectively.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the 1978 World Three-Day Event Championships at the Kentucky Horse Park, which developed into the long-standing annual Kentucky Three-Day Event, one of the world’s most prestigious — and popular equestrian events.
“The Land Rover Kentucky-Three Day event is a sell-out weekend for Lexington’s hospitality community! It’s always a great pleasure to welcome riders and fans from across the globe to the Kentucky Horse Park every April,” said Mary Quinn Ramer, president of Visit Lex. “Our hotels, restaurants, and shops all appreciate the business generated during the three-day event and have come to know the fans and competitors as friends over the years. Without question, the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event is one of the signature events in Lexington each year.”
Horse Country, Inc., a not-for-profit organization offering tours at area equine attractions, is hosting two days of FREE tours, giving local access to our studs, nurseries, and clinics! Meet the NEIGHbors is an opportunity for you to visit one of our members in your own back yard, peek behind the scenes at an equine medical clinic, see famous stallions or even meet foals and yearlings at the very beginning of their careers!
This premiere event will be held at various locations Saturday, March 3 and Sunday, March 4 at various times. Normally, tours start at $20 per person, but for this day of special events tickets are required but FREE! Tour times will vary with each location.
In addition, each tour has limited capacity and advance registration is required to secure a ticket. Tickets are required for entry. To reserve your free ticket(s), simply go to www.meettheneighborsky.com and select your desired Meet the NEIGHbors tour.