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WITH less than one year togo, preparations are in fullswing for the Alltech 2010
FEI World Equestrian Games. The Kentucky Horse Park has beenundergoing extensive construction onroadways, a new outdoor stadium and a new state-of-the-art indoor arena.These facilities will not onlyaccommodate world-class athletes forthe World Games, but have also beenbooked well into 2014 for a variety ofnational equine competitions. Havingbeen involved with the Kentucky HorsePark since its inception, I am so pr oudto see its development into one of thefinest equestrian competition venues in the world.
The World Equestrian Games willbe the largest sporting event held inKentucky’s history, and we were able to see a small glimpse of what we canexpect during the reining and vaultingevents held this past July.
While these test events wereexceptionally successful, they alsoallowed us to identify potentialproblems and correct them before theWorld Games begin.
Kentucky’s goal is not only to hostthe most successful World Games ever,but to also show our guests thehospitality and natural beauty of thecommonwealth. Our state has anunprecedented marketing opportunitywith these Games. By putting our bestfoot forward, we will assure that ourvisitors return time and again.
Now is the time to get excited aboutthe World Games and what it can do for our communities. I encourage allKentuckians to become involved. Let’swelcome our guests with open arms and show the world what Kentuckyhospitality truly means.
Jane Beshear
First LadyCommonwealth of Kentucky
Kentucky Will Show the World What Hospitality Truly Means
KENTUCKY’S FIRST LADY
Left: First Lady Jane Beshearand Gov. Steve Beshear at theRolex Kentucky Three-DayEvent, which was held in theKentucky Horse Park’s newoutdoor arena. The Rolexevent was the first to rent thenew outdoor arena and washeld April 23-26, 2009.
Below: The First Lady andGovernor are pictured withtheir horses, Pedro (bay) andGood (grey), at their farm in Central Kentucky.S
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The Alltech 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games
is a special repor t published by Lane Communications Group
201 East Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507(859) 244-3500
2 Welcome fromKentucky’s First Lady
6 Ready to Host the World
12 Kentucky Horse Park – The Venue
16 Who’s Who inthe World Games
20 National Horse Center
26 Lexington: Horse Capitalof the World
30 University of Kentucky’sEquine Initiative
32 Transportation and Logistics
37 Bluegrass Region Tourist Attractions
41 Kentucky Horse ParkAerial Photo
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THE equestrian world is tur ningits focus to Kentucky during thefinal year of preparations for the
Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.With tickets now available forpurchase, the World Games 2010Foundation is ready for thousands ofspectators to begin planning their tripsto Kentucky.
In 2010, the nation’s largestinternational sporting event is comingto Kentucky from Sept. 25 to Oct. 10for eight world championships inequestrian sport. And as thecountdown continues, the organizingcommittee of the 2010 Games is into the detailed planning phase of the event.
“Our entire team meets weekly toreview the daily schedules for the 2010Games,” said World Games 2010Foundation CEO Jamie Link. “Our team
includes staff of the World GamesFoundation, the Kentucky Horse Parkand others as we literally discuss eachminute of each day to understand how
each department is impacted by one another’soperational needsand decisions. We also plan forevery conceivablecontingencyshould somethingoccur to alter ourstandard plans.”
Link says histeam and the venue are on track, andeverything will be ready in 2010. Agood indicator, he says, was the successof the first two test event competitionsheld at the Kentucky Horse Park’s newindoor arena in July.
“Our progress is moving quickly, and we are prepared for this final pushleading up to September 2010,” saidLink. “Our test events for r eining andvaulting were great indicators that ouroperational planning is right on target.Even though these were the firstcompetitions ever hosted in the park’snew indoor arena, the test of ouroperations ran very smoothly. Greatcredit goes to the Commonwealth ofKentucky and the Kentucky Horse Parkand its staff for bringing this new facilityon line ahead of schedule.”
Financially, the World Games 2010Foundation is also on target, despite thecurrent economic climate.
“With our title sponsor Alltech, andearly commitments from Rolex, JohnDeere, Meydan, Ariat International, Roodand Riddle, University of Kentucky,UK Healthcare, Blue Grass Airport,
Ready to Host the WorldNew facilities and intensive planning have set the stage for a world-class spor ts event
EVENT UPDATE
Jamie Link, CEO,World Games 2010 Foundation
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American Quarter Horse Association,Kentucky Ale, Tarter, National ReiningHorse Association, Fortune Realty, LVHarkness and Co. and Breyer, oursponsorship program got off to a great
start,” said TerryJohnson, vicepresident of salesfor the foundation.
Johnson sayshe anticipatesseveral sponsorshipannouncements incoming months,and partnershipopportunities arestill available.
“As a non-profitorganization we are able to partner withcorporations for in-kind donations thatare budget-relieving for the 2010Games,” said Johnson. “At the sametime, those corporations are able topromote themselves to a massiveaudience around the world through their sponsorship.”
Along with sponsorshipopportunities, the Alltech FEI World
Equestrian Games provides otheropportunities for corporate entities topromote themselves to the equine world.The 2010 Trade Show will host morethan 300 vendors in a boutiqueatmosphere on the park – and mor e thanhalf of those spaces have been alr eadybeen reserved.
The 2010 Games hospitality programis truly a luxurious experience, designedto meet the most exquisite of tastes.Hospitality packages can be tailored tomeet the client’s specific needs.
Packages are limited and somediscipline packages are already sold out.Interested patrons are encouraged tocontact the Foundation now to reservehospitality for this once-in-a-lifetime event.
Kentucky tourism officials are alsoseizing the opportunity to be on the world’sstage in 2010. The Kentucky Department ofTravel is hosting The Kentucky Experience,a 34,000-s.f. temporary facility on the parkgrounds that will showcase tourismattractions, entertainment and Kentuckycrafts and food products.
And of course, the world’s equineindustry will be showcased at the 2010Games, with demonstrations, educationaland family-friendly experiences andexhibits from equine organizations fromaround the world.
For more information on all theseopportunities, including tickets, tradeshow and hospitality packages, visit theWorld Games 2010 Foundation’s Website at alltechfeigames.com. �
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Interior view of the climate-controlled indoor arena.
Side elevation of the new $45 million arena atthe Kentucky Horse Park. The facility has5,700 stadium seats and 568 parking spaces.GBBN Architects designed the arena, and it was built by D.W. Wilburn, Inc.
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EVENT UPDATE
JUMPINGThe challenge of show jumping is straightfor ward – jump acourse of 10-13 obstacles with no penalties and within theallowed window of time. Penalties or “faults” ar e incurred if a
horse knocks a rail down, r efuses to jump or falls at an obstacleor jump. Penalties can also accumulate if riders fail to completethe course in the time allotted.
ushja.org
EVENTINGEventing could be termed an “equestrian triathlon.” It involvesworking with a horse both on the flat and over fences. Thethree phases are: dressage, endurance (or cross-country) and
show jumping. Over the centuries it has developed fr om thetest of the ideal military charger to an exciting sport attractinghobby riders to professionals.
useventing.com
DRESSAGEDressage is a French term meaning “training,” and is oftendescribed as “horse ballet.” Gaits and movements performed atthe highest level, Grand Prix, include collected and extended
walk, trot and canter; trot and canter half-pass; passage (aslow-motion trot); piaffe (a trot in place); one and two-tempichanges (a “skip” as the horse changes leads in the canter);canter “zigzags;” and pirouettes.
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ENDURANCEThe endurance test is like a marathon race. Horses must run a160-kilometer course in the shortest time possible. In addition
to the titles of individual and team champion, the V eterinaryCommission will elect the horse deemed to be in “bestcondition” from the 10 fastest in the classification.
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DRIVINGDriving competitions are held for teams of four horses. Twodays are dedicated to dressage, one to marathon and the last to
driving an intricate course marked by cones. The lowest totalcumulative faults from all three tests determine the individualand teams championships.
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VAULTINGVaulting is most easily described as gymnastics performed on amoving horse. Participants are judged on a set of compulsor ymoves and in freestyle competition. With a history extending backto Roman sports, vaulting requires the teamwork of the vaulter,
horse and longeur, who controls the horse in a circle on a longeline. Vaulters may compete as individuals, in pairs, or as a team.
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REININGReining is a judged event designed to show the athletic abilityof a ranch-type horse. Contestants ar e required to work one
of 10 approved patterns, which includes small slow cir cles,flying lead changes, roll backs over the hocks, 360-degr eespins done in place, and the exciting sliding stops known ofthe reining horse.
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PARA-EQUESTRIANPara-equestrian competition will be held for dr essage riderswith disabilities as part of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian
Games in 2010. This marks the first time that para-equestriancompetition will be held during the World Games.
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Eight World Championships. The world’sbest equestrian athletes, both equine andhuman, will be in Kentucky in 2010 –and they should be, too!
One Venue. The 1,200-acre KentuckyHorse Park, the premier equestrianvenue in North America, will host this event.
A worldwide demand for tickets. 600,000tickets sales are estimated for the 2010World Games; tickets were put on saleSept. 25, 2009. The largest single-daycrowd is estimated at 65,000+. Ticketprices range from $25 to $150 (USD) –providing an incredible and affordableexperience for everyone.
The first test events were in July 2009Reining and Vaulting were extremelysuccessful according to the competitors,spectators and organizing committee.
More than 11,000 people from allover the world have already registered as volunteers for the World Games.
Sponsorship, hospitality, and trade showsales are strong and everyone shouldtake advantage of those opportunitieswhile space is still available.
NBC Sports has committed 6½ hours oflive network coverage. Additional eventcoverage is in negotiation and will beunprecedented for the equestrian sport.
Lodging. More than 84,000 hotel roomnights have already been requested. Theaverage group travel package includes a7-night stay in Kentucky.
From 1,200 to 2,000 media from all over the world are expected to cover theGames. Press credential applications arenow available.
alltechfeigames.com.
World Equestrian Games Factoids
EVENT UPDATE
When:Sept. 25-Oct. 10, 2010
Where:The Kentucky Horse Park
Lexington, Kentucky
Announced Sponsors:Alltech; Rolex; John Deere; Meydan;Ariat International; Rood and Riddle
Equine Hospital; University of Kentucky;UK Healthcare; Blue Grass Airport;
American Quarter Horse Association;Kentucky Ale; Tarter; National ReiningHorse Association; Fortune Realty;
LV Harkness and Co.; Breyer
Official Broadcast Partner:NBC
Information
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Left: The new $25 millionKentucky Horse Parkoutdoor stadium wasdesigned by EOP Architectsand constructed by Messer.The facility contains 7,400permanent seats, which canbe increased to over 30,000to accommodate events likethe World Games.
State-of-the-art footingwas provided by Germancompany OTTO Sport-UndReitplatz Gmbh. The stadiumis illuminated for nightcompetitions, has sixrestrooms, six concessionareas, and an LCD Daktronicscoreboard.
• All visitors will have access to theKentucky Experience. Imaginelearning about Kentucky’s history andheritage without ever leaving thePark grounds. From bourbon andwine tasting to delicious regionalcuisine and daily entertainment, thiswill definitely be a favorite areaamong our visitors.
• Guests will also have access to theAlltech International Pavilion to seedisplays and exhibits from aroundthe world and have the opportunityto experience live entertainmentfrom local, regional andinternational performers.
• The Equine Village will offer dailydemonstrations and performancesfrom numerous breed anddiscipline organizations.
Visitors will be amazed at all thedifferent equine breeds that resideat the Kentucky Horse Park andwhat they can do.
• All ticket holders will have accessto the Kentucky Horse Park exhibitbarns including the Hall ofChampions, the KHP Gift Shop, theInternational Museum of the Horse,and the American SaddlebredMuseum & Gift Shop.
• All guests will have the opportunityto purchase an additional ticket to
see the special internationalexhibition entitled “A Gift from theDesert - The Art, History andCulture of the Arabian Horse”tracing the impact of the horse on Near Eastern civilization.
This remarkable exhibition willshowcase some 350 pieces of artand artifacts from the BritishMuseum, the Ashmolean, OxfordUniversity, the Saudi ArabianNational Museum, the FurusiyyaArt Foundation and the New YorkMetropolitan Museum of Art.
General AdmissionActivities
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BORN from the region’s historicallydistinctive focus on the horse, theKentucky Horse Park is truly a
successful combination of a singular visiondeveloped by the collective efforts of many.
Carefully nurtured and well-tended,the park has survived the past to arrive atthis point where the imagined futureliterally rises up in the constructionprojects throughout the park. Although thepark has gone and is going through manychanges, it has protected and enhanced itsoriginal focus – it is a celebration of thehorse and of the special bond we humanshave with these stalwart, loyal, gentle andintelligent creatures.
The Kentucky Horse Park opened tothe public in September 1978 with the
The Kentucky Horse Park is the Venue of the Alltech 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games
KENTUCKY HORSE PARK
Continued on page 14The main entrance to the Kentucky Hor se Park is locatedon Iron Works Pike in Lexington just east of Inter state 75.
The new $45 million air-coniditioned arena at the Kentucky Horse Park. This July ’09 aerial photoshows new year-round horse stables (top right)constructed with financialsupport from the KentuckyHorse Park Foundation. Staff photo
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spectacular World Three-Day EventChampionship, the only time that eventhas been held in the United States. Thepark has grow dramatically and standspoised to welcome the world to its gateswith the Alltech 2010 FEI WorldEquestrian Games – the largest equineevent in U.S. history and the largestsporting event in Kentucky.
The park was founded by a group ofvisionary Kentuckians – leaders fromgovernment and the equine industry – whowanted to create a “people’s farm” forKentuckians and visitors from around theworld to come and learn more about thehorse industry and the special Bluegrassculture that embodies this famous region.
The only park of its kind, theKentucky Horse Park is a working horsefarm, educational theme park and equinecompetition facility dedicated to man’srelationship with the horse. “THE placeto get close to horses,” the park is set onmore than 1,200 acres in the heart ofKentucky’s famous Bluegrass region inLexington, Ky.
The park is the largest state-ownedtourist attraction and an agency
of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts andHeritage Cabinet.
When the International EquestrianFederation (FEI) awarded its 2010World Equestrian Games to theKentucky Horse Park in December2005, it did so partly because of the
quality and esteemof the park’sexisting facilities.It also chose thepark because theCommonwealth ofKentucky hadcommitted tomake it one of thepremier equestrianfacilities on Earth.
Effectively, thenew competition facilities and roadimprovements at the park are not beingbuilt as a result of the 2010 Games.Instead, the Alltech FEI WorldEquestrian Games are coming toKentucky because the new facilities werealready in the works.
In addition to the new 5,700-seat,climate-controlled indoor arena and new
7,400- to 30,000-seat outdoor stadium,the park’s entrance and service roadshave been improved and paved.
New construction continues with an8,000-s.f. permanent addition to theInternational Museum of the Horse,being funded by the Purebred ArabianTrust, the Arabian Horse OwnersFoundation, and the Arabian HorseTrust. In 2010, the museum willpresent its most spectacular blockbusterexhibition ever – A Gift from theDesert: The Art, History and Culture of the Arabian Horse. The first majormuseum exhibition to explore thefascinating history of the Arabian horseand the cultures of the Near East, theexhibition is being funded by the SaudiArabian Equestrian Federation. �
KENTUCKY HORSE PARK
Park BasicsThe Kentucky Horse Park is located at4089 Iron Works Parkway in Lexington,Exit 120 off Interstate 75. Call (800) 678-8813, or visit kyhorsepark.comfor seasonal operational hours and more information.
Equestrians take a riding tour through the paddocks of the Kentucky Horse Park.
Marcheta Sparrow,Secretary, KentuckyTourism, Arts andHeritage Cabinet
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WORLD GAMES 2010FOUNDATION BOARD
Officers
• Chairman John Long, CEO,United States Equestrian Federation
• President John Nicholson, ExecutiveDirector, Kentucky Horse Park
• Secretary Tandy C. Patrick, Partner,Greenebaum Doll McDonald
• Treasurer Porter G. Peeples, CEO, Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County
Members
Jonathan Miller, Secretary of KentuckyFinance Cabinet; Mike Cooper,Commissioner of Tourism; David Lord,President, Lexington Convention andVisitors Bureau; Marcheta Sparrow,Secretary of Kentucky Tourism, Arts andHeritage Cabinet; James H. Newberry,Mayor of Lexington; Samuel G. Barnes,President, Fifth Third Bank CentralKentucky; Alston Kerr, Chair, KentuckyHorse Park Commission; Becky Jordan,Owner, Becky Jordan Insurance Agency;Jack C. Smith Jr., Founder, HunterManufacturing; Joseph H. Terry,Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl Law Firm;Karen Tingle-Sames, Mayor of
Georgetown; Everett McCorvey,University of Kentucky Director ofOpera; Jane Beshear, First Lady ofKentucky; Dave Adkisson, CEO,Kentucky Chamber of Commerce; David Lovelace, Deputy Secretary ofKentucky Tourism, Arts and HeritageCabinet; Pearse Lyons, CEO, AlltechBiotechnology Center.
UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION
Board of Directors
• PresidentDavid
O’Connor
• SecretaryChrystine
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• Treasurer Keith Bartz
• V.P. Admin. and FinanceJudith Werner
• V.P. FEI Affiliates Janine Malone
• V.P. High Performance Armand Leone
• V.P. National Affiliates Bill Hughes
• USAE Trust Alan Balch
• USET Foundation Jane Clark
Members
S. Tucker Johnson, Hobe Sound, Fla.;Kevin Baumgardner, Vashon, Wash.;Ronald Rhodes, La Habra Heights, Calif.;Fred Sarver, Paris, Ky.; Louise Serio,Kennett Square, Penn.; Alvin Topping,Sagaponack, N.Y.; Cecile Hetzel-Dunn,Weirsdale, Fla.; Linda Bibbler, Woodside,Calif.; Pete Kyle, N/A; Joseph Mattingley,N/A; Andrew Ellis, Southern Pines, N.C.;George Williams, Delaware, Ohio; A. Kent Allen, Middleburg, Va.; Lance Walters, Auburn, N.Y.; Bob Bella,Seabrook Island, S.C.; William Moroney,Keedysville, Md.; Archibald Cox, Los Angeles, Calif.; Myron Krause, N/A;Sheri Benjamin, N/A; Shirley Nowak,Medina, Ohio; Robert Ridland, Irvine,Calif.; C. Mike Tomlinson, ThousandOaks, Calif.; Samuel Barish, Rockville,Md.; Mary Cronan, Louisville, Ky.; Chris Kappler, Flemington, N.J.; Robert Costello, Southern Pines, N.C.;Beth Miner, Hugo, Minn.; Ellen Bella,Parker, Colo.; Georgie Green, Morgan Hill,Tex.; Howard Simpson, Lake Forest, Ill.;James Keathley, Woodbury, Tenn.
The Leadership TeamCream of the equestr ian and business worlds unite to organize global event
WHO’S WHO IN THE WORLD GAMES
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John Long John Nicholson
David O’Connor
Tandy C. Patrick Porter G. Peeples
WORLD GAMES 2010 FOUNDATION, INC.
2010 World Games Way
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 255-2010
alltechfeigames.com
• CEO Jamie Link
• VP Sales/MarketingTerry Johnson
• VP/COO Rob Hinkle
• Volunteer Services Diane Seppa, Director
• Competition Katharine Jackson, Director
• TicketingRuth Mason, Director
• Operations Scott Lowery, Director
• Finance Kathleen Spears, Director
• Hospitality Programs Kim Bennett, Director
• External Relations Mary Wathen, Director
Discipline Managers for 2010 WEG
Driving: Susan Gilliland, Fla.Endurance: Art Priesz, Minn.Eventing: Jane Atkinson, Ky.Para-Equestrian: Janis Linnan, Calif.Reining: Brad Ettleman, Colo.Vaulting: Kersten Klophaus, GermanyDressage: Glenda McElroy, Calif.Show Jumping: David Distler*, Conn.
and Hugh Kincannon*, Ky.
* Co-managers
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KENTUCKY HORSE PARK COMMISSION
• ChairmanAlston Kerr,Lexington
Members
Roger Dalton,Louisville; Luther Deaton,Lexington; Elaine Fischer,Villa Hills; G. Jeffrey Fisk, Walton; Mary Glasscock, Louisville; Sherry Hempfling, Burlington; Oscar Jouse, London; Meg Jewett,Lexington; Becky Jordan, Georgetown;Mandy Lambert, Frankfort; Michelle Primm, Lexington; Rogers Beasley, Lexington; Cynthia Rogers, Somerset; Lisa Sharp,Lexington; Marcheta Sparrow, Frankfort;Kelli Webb, Lexington.
KENTUCKY HORSE PARK FOUNDATION
• ChairmanCaroline Boone,Lexington
• Vice-ChairLinda Green,Lexington
• Secretary Jane Beshear,Lexington
• TreasurerOrson Oliver, Lexington
Members
Sam Barnes, Lexington; Rogers Beasley,Lexington; Nina Bonnie, Louisville; Alex Boone, Lexington; Andrew Clark,Lexington; Nancy Cole, Lexington;Kip Cornett, Lexington; Roger Dalton,Louisville; LuLu Davis, Louisville; Luther Deaton, Lexington; Tracy Farmer, Midway; Elaine Fischer,Villa Hills; Jeff Fisk, Walton; Jennie Garlington, Paris; Mary Glasscock, Louisville; Greg Goodman, Lexington; Clay Green,Lexington; Dell Hancock, Paris;
Sherry Hempfling, Burlington; Bill Hilliard, Lexington; Andrew Jacobs,Lexington; Meg Jewett, Lexington; Becky Jordan, Georgetown; Alston Kerr,Lexington; Deirdre Lyons, Nicholasville;Ann McBrayer, Lexington; Misdee Wrigley-Miller, Paris; Robert Morgan, Lebanon; Joe Murphy,Lexington; John Neal, Lexington; Allen Northcutt, Louisville; Mary Jane Nuckols, Midway; Judy Fisher Oetinger, Prospect; Lynn Pedigo, Lexington; Catherine Wildie-Peterson, Lexington;Michelle Primm, Lexington; Tom Riddle, Lexington; William Robbins, Lexington; Walt Robertson, Lexington; Justin Sautter, Lexington; Lisa Ball-Sharp, Lexington; Martha Slaughter, Louisville; Dan Stewart, Louisville; Donna Ward,Paris; Mary Wathen, Lexington; Kelli Webb, Lexington; Benny Williams,Versailles; Brian Wood, Lexington.
KENTUCKY GOVERNOR’S ADVISORY COUNCIL ON THE
2010 WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES• Chairman
Margee Koffler,Lexington
Members
Sam Barish, USEF,Rockville, Md.; Ned
Bonnie, Prospect;Tom Bozarth,Mayor of MidwayKentucky; Beck Broussard, Whitefish,Mont.; George Burges, Kentucky Cabinetfor Economic Development, Frankfort;Rebecca Byers, City of Louisville,Washington, DC; Joan Coleman, State President, AT&T, Louisville, Ky.; Martha Layne Collins, GeorgetownCollege, Lexington; William Crouch, Jr.,President, Georgetown College,Georgetown; Jane Forbes Clark, CEO,USET, New York, N.Y.; Laura Douglas,E.ON U.S. LLC, Louisville; Jennie Garlington, Paris; Jay Hickey,President, American Horse Council,Washington, DC; Tucker Johnson, Hobe
Sound, Fla.; Becky Jordan, Georgetown; Ed Lane, LFUCG, 12th DistrictCouncilmember, Lexington; Deirdre Lyons, Alltech, Nicholasville;Marilyn MacFarlane, Simpsonville;Jacqueline Mars, The Plains, Va.; Chris McCarron, North American RacingAcademy, Georgetown; Jay McChord,LFUCG, District Councilmember,Lexington; Judy Miller, Lexington;J. Ashton (Jeff) Moore, USET
Discipline, San Juan Batista, Calif.; Nick Nicholson, Keeneland, Lexington;David O’Connor, USEF, Lexington;Michael O’Hagan, Curragh Co., CountyKildare, Ireland; Stewart Perry,Lexington; Michelle Primm, Lexington;MK Pritzker, Evanston, Ill.; Carolyn Richardson, Lexington WEGHost Committee, Lexington; Walt Robertson, Fasig-Tipton, Lexington;Mr. and Mrs. William Shatner; BeverlyHills, Calif.; Kim Sloan, USEF BoardMember, Polk City, Fla.; Billie Stefee,Novelty, Ohio; Chrystine Tauber, USEF, Secretary, Wellington, Fla.; Damon Thayer, Kentucky State Senator,Georgetown; Peter Timoney, MaxwellGluck Equine Research Center, Lexington;Don Treadway, Amarillo, Texas;Lance Walters, Arabian Horse Association,Auburn, Texas; Betsy Watkins, Ocala, FL;Chester Craig Weber, Ocala, Fla.; James Wofford, Upperville, Va.; Misdee Wrigley-Miller, Paris, Ky. �
Sources: 2010 World Games Foundation,United States Equestr ian Federation,
Kentucky Governor’s Office, Kentucky Horse Park Foundation
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Margee Koffler
Alston Kerr
Caroline Boone
HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, presidentof the Fédération Equestre Internationale, with Chairman John Long (left) and PresidentJohn Nicholson of the 2010 World GamesFoundation Board in Lexington, Ky.
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NATIONAL HORSE CENTER
THE Kentucky Horse Park is thehome of the National HorseCenter, a collection of more than
30 national, state and regional equineorganizations, that truly helps to fulfillthe Bluegrass region’s status as the“Horse Capital of the World.”
American Academy of Equine Art Inc.Frances Clay Conner, Administrative
Manager
3915 Jay Trump Road
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 281-6031
Fax: (859) 281-6043
aaea.net
American Association of Equine Practitioners
David Foley, Executive Director
4075 Iron Works Parkway, Bldg. D
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 233-0147
Fax: (859) 233-1968
aaep.org
American Farriers AssociationRachel Heighton, Office Manager
4059 Iron Works Parkway, Suite A-1
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 233-7411
Fax: (859) 231-7862
americanfarriers.org
American Hackney Horse SocietyMickey Hernandez
4059 Iron Works Parkway, Suite A-3
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 255-8694
Fax: (859) 255-0177
hackneysociety.com
American Hanoverian SocietyHugh Bellis-Jones, Executive Director
4067 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 1
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 255-4141
Fax: (859) 255-8467
hanoverian.org
The KHP Is Home to More than 30 National and State Equine Organizations
The national headquar ters of the United States Equestrian Federation is located at the Kentucky Hor se Park.
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American Saddlebred Horse AssociationAlan Balch, Executive Secretary
4083 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 2
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 259-2742 Ext 311
Fax: (859) 259-1628
[email protected], [email protected]
saddlebred.com
American Saddlebred MuseumTolley Graves, Executive Director
4083 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 259-2746 Ext 304
Fax: (859) 255-4909
americansaddlebredmuseum.org
The Carriage Association of AmericaJill Ryder, Executive Director
3915 Jay Trump Road
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 231-0971
Fax: (859) 231-0973
caaonline.com
Central Kentucky Riding for HopePat Kline, Executive Director
4185 Walt Rober tson Road
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 231-7066
Fax: (859) 252-5016
ckrh.org
Certified Horsemanship AssociationChristy Landwehr, Chief Executive Officer
4037 Iron Works Parkway, #180
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 259-3399, 800-399-0138
Fax: (859) 255-0726
cha-ahse.org
Communicating for Agriculture Exchange Program
Gudrun Williamson, Equine Program
Coordinator
4079 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 253-9189
Fax: (859) 253-9180
caepinc.com
Equestrian Events, Inc.Jane Atkinson, Executive VP
& Event Director
P.O. Box 12110
Lexington, KY 40580-2110
(859) 233-2362
Tickets: (859) 254-8123
Fax: (859) 254-5116
Tickets: [email protected]
rk3de.org
Equine Land Conservation ResourceDeb Balliet, Chief Executive Officer
4037 Iron Works Parkway, #120
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 455-8383
Fax: (859) 455-8381
elcr.org
Friesian Horse Associationof North America
Jason Tice, Executive Director
4037 Iron Works Parkway, #160
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 455-7430
Fax: (859) 455-7457
[email protected], [email protected]
fhana.com
High Hope Steeplechase Elizabeth Collier
4089 Iron Works Parkway (MMSC HQ)
(Physical: 4155 Walt Rober tson Road)
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 967-9444
Fax: (859) 246-3082
highhopesteeplechase.com
Irish Draught Horse Society of North America
Priscilla Menard,
Member Services Coordinator
4037 Iron Works Parkway, #160
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 455-8090
Fax: 858-761-0264
IrishDraught.com
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A young equestrian with her horse at the Kentucky Horse Park.
The Kentucky Horse Park is the home of more than 40 equine breeds.
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Kentucky Equine Education ProjectPatrick Neely, Executive Director
4037 Iron Works Parkway, #130
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 259-0007 or 866-771-5337
Fax: (859) 259-0501
horseswork.com
Kentucky Horse Park FoundationFrances Dulaney, Executive Director
4089 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 255-5727
Fax: (859) 254-7121
Farmhouse: (859) 252-5473
khpfoundation.org
The new national headquar ters of the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association is budgetedat $6.5 million. The building is beingconstructed by James R. Leake & Son Inc. The two-story building will contain over 17,000-s.f.
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Kentucky Horse Racing CommissionLisa Underwood, Executive Director
4063 Iron Works Parkway, Suite B-1
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 246-2040
Fax: (859) 246-2039
khrc.ky.gov
Kentucky Thoroughbred Association/Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders
David Switzer, Executive Director
4079 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511
KTA: (859) 381-1414
KTOB:(859) 259-1643
Fax: (859) 233-9737
kta-ktob.com
Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center Susanna Thomas, Executive Director
4089 Iron Works Parkway
(Physical: 4155 Walt Rober tson Road)
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 246-3080 or 800-728-1660
Fax: (859) 246-3082
thoroughbredadoptions.com
Morgan Horse Pavilion at KHPLinda Hall, Project Manager
2501 Russell Cave Road
Lexington, KY 40511
Phone: 800-227-9451
Fax: 734-697-8316
morganhorse-khp.org
National Walking Horse AssociationVanessa Crowe, Executive Director
4059 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 4
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 252-6942
Fax: (859) 252-0640
nwha.com
The Pyramid SocietyAnna Bishop, Executive Director
4067 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 2
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 231-0771
Fax: (859) 255-4810
pyramidsociety.org
The Big Barn was built by L.V. Harkness in 1897.
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NATIONAL HORSE CENTER
Rocky Mountain Horse AssociationDon Vizi, Executive Director
4037 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 160
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 243-0260
Fax: (859) 243-0266
rmhorse.com
United Professional Horsemen’s Association
Karen Richardson, Executive Director
4059 Iron Works Parkway, Suite A-2
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 231-5070
Fax: (859) 255-2774
uphaonline.com
United States Dressage FederationStephan Hienzsch, Executive Director
4051 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 971-2277
Fax: (859) 971-7722
usdf.org
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Office facilities at the National Hor se Center serve more than 30 equine or ganizations.
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United States Equestrian Federation, Inc.Lori Rawls, Executive Director
4047 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 258-2472
Fax: (859) 231-6662
usef.org
United States Hunter Jumper AssociationSusan Dotson, Executive Director
4047 Iron Works Parkway (USEF HQ)
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 225-2055
Fax: (859) 258-9033
ushja.org
United States Polo AssociationEdward J. Armstrong, Director of
Tournaments/Club Development
4037 Iron Works Parkway, #110
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 219-1000
Fax: (859) 219-0520
uspolo.org
United States Pony Clubs, Inc.Peggy Entrekin, Executive Director
4041 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 254-7669
Fax: (859) 233-4652
ponyclub.org
World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc.Jamie Link, Chief Executive Officer
2010 World Games Way
Lexington, KY 40511-2010
(859) 255-2010 or 888-WEG-2010
Fax: (859) 254-0179
alltechfeigames.com �
The United States Dressage Federation’s headquarters is located at the Kentucky Hor se Park.The USDF capital campaign raised approximately $5.5 million for the headquar ters building.
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HORSE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD
THE Bluegrass region is known forits horse industry, and Lexingtonis the Horse Capital of the World.
The scenic farms, races and beautifulhorses add to the area’s quality of life,but the industry has a major economicbenefit as well.
The equine industry has an estimated$4 billion impact on the state’s economy,according to the Kentucky EquineEducation Project, and generates 80,000 to100,000 direct and indirect jobs. Horsesare Kentucky’s top agricultural cash crop,and the state exports an estimated $127million from the equine industry.
KENTUCKY HORSE COUNCIL, INC.1500 Bull Lea Road, Lexington, KY 40511
Phone: (859) 367-0509
kentuckyhorse.org
The Kentucky Horse Council is astatewide, all-breed non-profit groupcommitted to the horse and horseowners, their activities, and the horseindustry environment.
THE JOCKEY CLUB821 Corporate Drive, Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 224-2700
jockeyclub.com
The Jockey Club, with offices in Lexingtonand New York, is the breed registry for allThoroughbred horses in North America.
BREEDERS’ CUP LTD.P.O. Box 4230, Lexington, KY 40544
(859) 223-5444
breederscup.com
The Breeders’ Cup World Championshipsin the fall brings together the world’s bestThoroughbreds to compete in eightsensational races that culminate the racingseason. The right to be called the best ofthe best belongs to the winner of the day’sfinal and richest race: the $4 millionBreeders’ Cup Classic.
FASIG-TIPTON INC.2400 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 255-1555
fasigtipton.com
For more than 100 years, thecompany has been conducting auction sales ofThoroughbredhorses, making itthe oldest auctioncompany of its typein North America.
From its original headquarters inMadison Square Garden in New Yorkand later at Belmont Park, Fasig-Tiptonperiodically conducted dispersals and
special auctions in Kentucky. In 1972,the company established a permanent,full-service office in Lexington and began a year-round sales schedule.
KENTUCKY THOROUGHBRED FARM MANAGERS’ CLUBP.O. Box 1539, Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 948-7321
KTFMC.org
The Kentucky Thoroughbred FarmManagers’ Club was founded in 1948 andits members represent the management ofThoroughbred farms throughout theBluegrass region of Kentucky. Theorganization has over 700 members.
Horse Capital of the WorldThe equine industr y has an estimated $4 billion impact on Kentucky’ s economy
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Walt Robertson,Chairman
Aerial photo of Fasig-Tipton’s auction sales facility on Newtown Pike in Lexington. The Thoroughbred sales facility is undergoing extensive renovation, which includes a new sales office (under construction), new entry and renovation of existing buildings.
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THE RED MILE1200 Red Mile Road
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 255-0752
theredmile.com
Known for its fast red clay and one-miletrack, The Red Mile is the second-oldestharness track in the world. For mor e than130 years, harness racers have convergedon The Red Mile to stage some of thegreatest equine battles in history.
HAGYARD EQUINEMEDICAL INSTITUTE4250 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 255-8741
hagyard.com
For more than 130 years, theveterinarians of Hagyard Equine MedicalInstitute have dedicated themselves tothe health and well-being of the horse.Founded in Central Kentucky in 1876by Edward T. Hagyard, DVM, the firmhas long stood for excellence inveterinary medicine.
THE THOROUGHBRED CENTER3380 Paris Pike
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 293-1853
thethoroughbredcenter.com
At this working Thoroughbred trainingfacility, visitors can go behind the scenesto learn about a normal working day inthe lives of Thoroughbreds and thosewho train and care for them.
KEENELAND RACE COURSE ANDTHOROUGHBRED AUCTION CO.4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY 40588
(859) 254-3412
keeneland.com
With its tranquilBluegrass setting,lovely stonebuildings, andgracious paddock,this NationalHistoric Landmarkis one of the mostgenteel andbeautifulracecourses in the world. Established in1936 as a model racetrack to perpetuateand improve the sport, Keeneland is
dedicated to preserving the finest traditionsof Thoroughbred racing. Keeneland is alsorecognized internationally as the premierThoroughbred auction sales company.
Keeneland's profits are directed back tothe horsemen in the form of higher pursesand to the community through charitablecontributions. Over the years, Keenelandhas given more than $18 million to supporteducational, research, health, and generalwelfare initiatives in Central Kentucky.
ROOD & RIDDLE EQUINE HOSPITAL2150 Georgetown Road
Lexington, KY 40580
(859) 233-3071
roodandriddle.com
In 1982, Dr. Bill Rood and Dr. Tom Riddleformed an equine veterinary partnershipwith a single-minded goal to providequality health care for horses. Since thatinitial handshake, the two-man practice hasgrown into a worldwide leader in equinehealth care with full hospital andambulatory services. The practice has 54veterinarians, who together hold 15 boardcertifications in surgery, internal medicine,cardiology, reproduction, ophthalmologyand certified equine practice, and employs200 additional support staff. �
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Surgeons at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute perform 6,200 procedures on equine patients annually.
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THE EQUINE INITIATIVE
THE Equine Initiative is anoverarching framework for allthings equine at the University of
Kentucky. It is a cross-departmental andcross-disciplinary approach within theCollege of Agriculture that has resultedin enhancements to existing equineprograms and the formation of newequine areas of emphasis. It is r eflectiveof UK’s Top 20 vision and has attractednew students, new faculty and newresearch and out reach opportunities forthe state. The College of Ag has anequine focus that includes a team ofmore than 50 faculty and staf f workingfrom eight different departments.
The Maxwell H. Gluck EquineResearch Center and Department ofVeterinary Science have long beenknown for revolutionary equine healthresearch. Vaccines used against six of the10 most commonly encountered equineinfectious diseases today were developedby UK scientists.
The Gluck Center is the only scientificinstitute in the United States with facultyconducting full-time research in equinehealth and disease and draws some of theworld’s top scientists to provide solutionsto equine health problems. More than 20faculty, students and visiting scientistsconduct research in the areas ofgenetics/genomics, infectious diseases andimmunology, parasitology, pathology,pharmacology/toxicology, musculoskeletalscience and reproduction.
UK’s Livestock Disease DiagnosticCenter, a newly accredited full-serviceanimal health diagnostic facility by theAmerican Association of VeterinaryLaboratory Diagnosticians for all species.The LDDC is charged with the diagnosesof animal diseases and performance oftests to safeguard the health ofKentucky’s animal population and hasthe highest equine caseload in the world.
Besides equine health research, UKalso has a strong foundation in equinenutrition research. For the past 27 years,
faculty in the College of Agriculture’sDepartment of Animal and FoodSciences have focused their equineresearch efforts on the nutrition andfeeding management of broodmares,foals and performance horses.
The College of Agriculture also hasbeen home to an outstanding equine 4-Hprogram that touches the lives ofthousands of Kentucky’s youth each year.Extension programs such as Horse Collegeare providing comprehensive equineeducation programs to adults as well.
In addition to continuing itsexceptional programs in research andextension, the College of Agriculturelaunched a new undergraduate degreeprogram in 2007. There are now currently150 students enrolled in UK’s EquineScience and Management undergraduatedegree program. Half are from out of state.
World-class research and teachingneed world-class facilities. Toaccommodate the enhanced equine healthand nutrition research and teachingprograms, UK is in the process of majorconstruction and renovation projects at its
UK Maine Chance Equine Campus onNewtown Pike north of Lexington.
Additionally, UK is recognized as theofficial equine education program of theAlltech 2010 FEI World EquestrianGames. In conjunction with a majorpresence at the games, UK is partneringwith eight other equine programs atuniversities and colleges across the stateto develop a consortium booth presencehighlighting Kentucky as the leader inequine higher education.
UK has also launched a fr ee monthlyequine research e-newsletter inconjunction with the Horse.com calledthe Bluegrass Equine Digest. To sign up,visit thehorse.com and select e-newsletters and Bluegrass Equine Digestfrom the menu options.
For more information on equineprograms at UK, visit
ca.uky.edu/equine. �
UK Equine Research Is RenownedThe University of Kentucky is a world leader in research, teaching and extension
The Maxwell H. Gluck Equine ResearchCenter is located on the University of Kentucky campus.
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BLUE Grass Airport, Lexington, andthe entire Bluegrass region arepreparing to handle a record
number of visitors for the Alltech 2010FEI World Equestrian Games. Therefore,improvements being made to ensure theefficient movement of people (andhorses) in the area. Those improvementsare sure to continue to benefit the ar ealong after the games have ended.
In February 2009, the airport, theOfficial Airport of the 2010 Games,began one of its busiest constructionseasons in airport history, relocating andrealigning its crosswind runway.
“This $27 million runway relocationproject will employ more than 150people,” said Bobby Owens, chairman ofthe Lexington-Fayette Urban CountyAirport Board, in February 2009. “It isone component of the more than $66million worth of airport improvementprojects beginning this year.”
Five miles from downtownLexington, Blue Grass Airport is ser vedby six major airline brands that pr ovidenon-stop service to major hub cities withdirect service to hundreds of destinationsworldwide. The airport serves more than1 million travelers from Central andEastern Kentucky each year.
Visitors to Lexington also maychoose to fly into Louisville Inter nationalAirport, 75 miles to the west of fInterstate 64, or Cincinnati-NorthernKentucky Airport, 70 miles to the northoff I-75.
On the ground, the region is easy toaccess thanks to Interstate 64, the majoreast-west corridor; I-75, which runsnorth and south; Bluegrass Parkway;Mountain Parkway; and many otherfour-lane highways.
Lexington is set up like a wheel withspokes, with main arterial roads runningfrom downtown out into the countr y.
Major car rental companies have desks atthe airport and branches around town.Public bus service is provided byLexTran. Visitors and residents also haveaccess to a number of cab companies.
Lexington also is home to numerouscompanies that are in the business oftransporting, warehousing and shippinga variety of goods. Of course, in theBluegrass, that means ensuring the safeand efficient movement of horses by landand by air.
Following is a list of airports,international shipping companies, transitsystems and logistics firms.
In and Out and All AroundPeople, horses and goods benefit from efficient means of transportation
TRANSPORTATION
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Blue Grass Airport is located in Lexington-Fayette County five miles to the west of thedowntown business district. The airport iscurrently upgrading its runways (note gradingof the runway above), terminals, roadways and gates.
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AIRPORTS
Blue Grass Airport4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206 Lexington, KY 40510(859) 425-3114bluegrassairport.com
Capital City Airport90 Airport RoadFrankfort, KY 40601(502) 564-3714cca.ky.gov
Cynthiana-Harrison County Airport582 Airfield LaneP.O. Box 395Cynthiana, KY 41031(859) 234-8477ky0i8.webs.com
Georgetown-Scott County Regional Airport
6206 Paris PikeGeorgetown, KY 40324(866) 863-6320georgetownscottcountyairport.com
TRANSPORTATION
Continued from page 32BLUE GRASS AIRPORT4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206
Lexington, KY 40510
(859) 425-3114
bluegrassairport.com
As the primaryairport forCentral andEasternKentucky, BlueGrass Airport inLexington offersconvenienttravel, whetherflyingdomestically ona non-stop flight
or connecting to a host ofinternational cities.
Amenities include newrestaurants and gift shops, a cover edrental car facility, valet parking andcomplimentary high-speed wireless
Internet access throughout theterminal. Passengers can relax andconduct business at The Club at BlueGrass, an executive lounge with state-of-the-art meeting rooms, attractiveseating areas, quiet workstations andbusiness services.
As the Official Airport of the Alltech2010 FEI World Equestrian Games, BlueGrass Airport is 20 minutes from theKentucky Horse Park, host site of theGames, and five miles from downtownLexington. The airport will provideservices especially developed forcustomers traveling to the Games,including translation services, visitorinformation, and on-site sale of Gamesapparel and merchandise.
Blue Grass Airport also offerscorporate and general aviationservices, including a U.S. Customsoffice, fixed-base operator TAC Air,charter aircraft, maintenance andstorage facilities, and flight instruction.
Bobby Owens,Chairman, Lexington-FayetteAirport Board
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Richmond-Madison County Airport
124 Madison Airport RoadRichmond, KY 40475(859) 986-3913
Stuart Powell Field Airport420 Airport Road Danville, KY 40422859-854-5994danvilleaviation.com
INTERNATIONALSHIPPING COMPANIES
UPS2025 Leestown Road CentreLexington, KY 40511(859) 225-4582ups.com
DHL809 Enterprise DriveLexington, KY 40510(800) 225-5345dhl.com
FedEx International2451 Leestown RoadLexington, KY 40511(859) 253-1880fedex.com
LOGISTICS FIRMS
Brook Ledge Inc.2810 Newtown PikeLexington, KY 40511brookledge.com
Bob Hubbard Horse Transportation Inc.4660 Steele RoadVersailles, KY 40393(859) 873-7291bobhubbardhorsetrans.com
Mersant International LLC501 Darby Road #4Lexington, KY 40509(859) 263-9216mersant.com
Penske Truck Leasing4700 Georgetown RoadLexington, KY 40511859-255-2280penske.com
LEXTRAN109 W. Loudon Ave.
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 255-7756
lextranonthemove.org
LexTran – The Transit Authority ofLexington – is keeping pace with agrowing, developing city. Serviceextends into evening and weekendhours, including Sundays; regularroutes reach Blue Grass Airport andKeeneland, Lexington’s Thoroughbredracetrack; and downtown trolleys willbe in place for visitors to the Alltech
2010 FEI WorldEquestrianGames.
LexTran nowtops 6 millionrides a year;almost 40percent of thoseare rides to workfor employees ofLexingtonbusinesses.
LexTran is essential to Lexington’seconomy and environment, and to thecity’s overall quality of life.
Rocky Burke,General Manager,LexTran
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Ryder Transportation & Logistics Solutions
1018 Trotwood DriveLexington, KY 40511(859) 244-2112ryder.com
Sallee Van Line2053 Buck LaneLexington, KY 40511(859) 255-9406salleehorsevans.com
H.E. Sutton Forwarding Co. LLC4025 Airport RoadLexington, KY 40510(859) 231-0646suttonforwarding.com
UPS Logistics2025 Leestown Road CentreLexington, KY 40511859-225-4582ups.com
VASCOR Ltd.100 Farmers Bank Drive, Suite 300Georgetown, KY 40324(502) 868-0277vascorltd.com
TRANSIT SYSTEM
LexTran109 West Loudon Ave.Lexington, KY 40508 (859) 255-7756lextranonthemove.org
TRUCKING COMPANIES
Phoenix Transportation Service LLC335 E. Yusen DriveGeorgetown, KY 40324(502) 863-0108phoenix-transportation.net
Roadway Express Inc1057 Nandino Blvd.Lexington, KY 40511(859) 255-9532www.roadway.com
Transfreight1101 Cherry Blossom WayGeorgetown, KY 40324(502) 867-7040transfreight.com
WAREHOUSING COMPANIES
Associates Warehousing251 Price RoadLexington, KY 40511(859) 254-8821associateswarehouse.com
Bluegrass Station at Avon5751 Briar Hill Road (859) 293-4212Lexington, KY 40516bgs.ky.gov
M & E Storage Inc.335 East Seventh St.Lexington, KY 40508(859) 252-1776mestorage.com
W.T. Young LLC2225 Young DriveLexington, KY 40505(859) 266-1136wtyoung.com �
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TRANSPORTATION
TAC AIR4029 Airport Road
Lexington, KY 40510
(859) 255-7724
tacair.com
With the first faces many visitors toLexington see, the TAC Air staffalways makes a good impression.They’ve earned a reputation forproviding exceptional service in acomfortable, welcoming atmosphere.
TAC Air will take this level of
service evenhigher nextyear, with thecompletion of anew executiveterminal, alarger hangar,and anexpanded list ofamenities.
Fittingly, this world-class facility willbe completed in time for the 2010Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
Kip Simanek, GeneralManager, TAC Air
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ATTRACTIONS
DRIVE down a country road in theBluegrass, and your journey willtake you through horse farms,
along old stone fences, past historic homesand through breathtaking views of naturalscenery. You will quickly see that theBluegrass is an area like no other.
Central Kentucky is known for its richhistory, unique traditions and uncommonlandscape that has attracted visitors andresidents from around the world. In 2009,the region commemorated the 200th
birthday of nativeson AbrahamLincoln and the275th birthday ofnoted pioneerDaniel Boone.
The Bluegrasshas no shortage ofattractions toeducate, entertain,and inspire. Guestsare welcome at
historic homes and communities; atmuseums and landmarks, particularly inthe state capital of Frankfort; at sites ofRevolutionary War and Civil War battles; atfamous horse farms and racetracks; and atbourbon distilleries and wineries.Meanwhile, phenomenal naturalformations, pristine state parks, beautiful
vistas and much more illustrate facets ofKentucky character.
For more information about CentralKentucky, visit the Lexington Conventionand Visitors Bureau Web site atvisitlex.com.
ARBORETUM – THE STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF KENTUCKY100 acres of year-round plants and color
500 Alumni Drive
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 257-6955
ASHLAND, THE HENRY CLAY ESTATEHome of U.S. Senator Henry Clay (1777-1852)
120 Sycamore Road
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 266-8581
henryclay.org
AVIATION MUSEUM OF KENTUCKYCollection of modern and histor ic aircraft
Blue Grass Airport
4316 Hanger Drive
Lexington, KY 40510
(859) 231-1219
aviationky.org
BOONE TAVERN INNRenovated 100-year-old inn and restaurant
100 Main St.
Berra, KY 40404
(800) 366-9358
boonetavernhotel.com
CONSTITUTION SQUARESTATE HISTORIC SITESite of 10 Kentucky constitutional conventions
134 S. Second St., Danville, KY 40422
(859) 239-7089
parks.ky.gov/findparks/histparks/cs
DUNCAN TAVERNThree-story tavern built in 1788
323 High St., Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-1788
kentuckydar.org/duncantavern.htm
FORT BOONESBOROUGH STATE PARKReconstructed working Kentucky fort
4375 Boonesborough Road
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 527-3131
parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/fb
Special Taste of BluegrassHorses, history and scener y among region’s many attractions
David Lord,President, LexingtonConvention andVisitors Bureau
Ashland was the home of hor se breeder and noted 19th centur y statesman Henry Clay.
The Mary Todd Lincoln House is a noted landmark in Kentucky, which has been celebrating the 200th bir thdayof Abraham Lincoln in 2009.
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HOPEWELL MUSEUMThe art and histor y of Bourbon County
800 Pleasant St., Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-7274
hopewellmuseum.org
HUMMEL PLANETARIUM AND SPACE THEATERPublic programs and special events
Kit Carson Drive
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 622-1547
planetarium.eku.edu
HUNT-MORGAN HOUSE1814 home of Kentucky’s first millionaire
201 N. Mill St.
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 233-3290
bluegrasstrust.org/hunt-morgan.html
KENTUCKY MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUMKentucky military from the Revolution to Civil War
128 E. Main St.
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-3265
history.ky.gov
KENTUCKY STATE CAPITOLThe capital building was completed in 1909
700 Capital Ave.
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-3449
finance.ky.gov/properties/capitol.htm
LEXINGTON CEMETERY170 acres of Lexington history
833 W. Main St.
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 255-5522
lexcem.org
MARY TODD LINCOLN HOUSEHome of the wife of Pres . Abraham Lincoln
578 W. Main St.
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 233-9999
mtlhouse.org
McCONNELL SPRINGSThe birthplace of Lexington
416 Rebmann Lane
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 225-4073
mcconnellsprings.org
NATURAL BRIDGE STATE RESORT PARKHome of a great sandstone arch
2135 Natural Bridge Road
Slade, KY 40376
(800) 325-1710
parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/nb
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Outdoor enthusiasts will find endless delightsat Natural Bridge State Resor t Park.
Wineries and Bourbon Distilleries of Central Kentucky
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OLD FRIENDSA retirement home for Thoroughbreds
1841 Paynes Depot Road
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-1775
oldfriendsequine.org
OLD FORT HARROD STATE PARKA replica of the or iginal settlement
100 S. College St.
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-3314
parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/fh
RAVEN RUN NATURE SANCTUARYA 734-acre nature sanctuar y
5888 Jacks Creek Pike
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 272-6105
lexingtonky.gov
SHAKER VILLAGE OF PLEASANT HILLAmerica’s largest restored Shaker community
3501 Lexington Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(800) 734-5611
shakervillageky.org
THOMAS D. CLARK CENTERFOR KENTUCKY HISTORYThe commonwealth’s rich history is preser ved
100 W. Broadway St.
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-1792
history.ky.gov
WILLIAM WHITLEY HOUSE STATE HISTORIC SITEKentucky’s first brick home, completed in 1794
625 William Whitley Road
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 355-2881
parks.ky.gov/findparks/histparks/ww �
Raven Run is dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of the Kentucky River Palisades and early Kentucky.
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Farm and began to raise and train trotting horses. Creighton built a training track in 1897 that is still usedtoday at the Kentucky Horse Park. Unfortunately, Creighton was forced to sell his farm in order to pay offcreditors. For a short time the farm was owned by two Lexington bankers.
The farm was next sold to Captain Sam S. Brown, a wealthy coal baron, who rebuilt the farm andnamed it Senorita Stud Farm, after one of his favorite mares. Brown wasalso responsible for rebuilding the oldKentucky Association racetrack in Lexington, which was the predecessorof Keeneland.
Brown stabled good stock atSenorita, including a Kentucky Derbywinner, Buchanan in 1884. AfterBrown’s death, the farm was offered atpublic auction, and Lamon V. Harknesswas the buyer. Harkness named thefarm Walnut Hall and developed it intoone of the largest and best-known Standardbred farms. He built the farmfrom 450 acres and 12 mares in 1894to 2,000 acres and 100 mares in 1904.The Big Barn, which is still standing atthe Park, was built by Harkness in1897. The Big Barn is 476 feet long, has52 stalls and a sale area, complete with auctioneer's block. It was one of thelargest horse barns ever built.
His land passed to his daughter,Lela Harkness Edwards, who in turn leftit jointly to her daughter, Kate EdwardsNichols, and her daughter-in-law, MaryEdwards. In 1947, they split the farm,with Mary Edwards receiving the section that eventually became the KentuckyHorse Park.
In 1972, Mary Edwards (then Mrs.Sherman Jenney) sold her property to the Commonwealth of Kentucky for$2.7 million, and in 1978, the KentuckyHorse Park, the world's only park dedicated to man's relationship with the horse, opened to the public.
Source: kyhorsepark.com
In 1777, Patrick Henry, then governorof Virginia, granted 9,000 acres ofland in the Kentucky Territory to his
brother-in-law, William Christian, as areward for his service in the French andIndian War. Colonel Christian movedhis family to Kentucky in 1785.
Christian was killed by Indians in1786, and his daughter, Elizabeth Dickerson, inherited the 3,000-acreElkhorn Creek tract, now in both Scottand Fayette counties. Part of this landtoday is the Kentucky Horse Park.
Elizabeth eventually sold the largestsection of her land to her brother-in-law,
Dr. Walter Warfield. He in turn sold it to Dr. William H. Richardson in 1826.Richardson named his new propertyCaneland, after the abundance of cane he found growing wild by the bigspring. Caneland became known for its beautiful English gardens, and wasthe first farm in Kentucky to establish agreenhouse. Richardson was also thefirst owner to raise Thoroughbredhorses on this section of land.
In the 1840s, the Richardson familywas hit hard by the cholera epidemicthat struck Lexington, and eventuallythe family was no more.
By 1850, the farm was bought byEliphalet Muir. Muir was married toAnne Boone, a niece of Daniel Boone. Together, they further developed thefarm, and specialized in raising Saddlebreds. After Muir's death, thefarm was sold to S. J. Salyers in order to divide the inheritance between Muir's many children.
Salyers began to once again breedThoroughbreds on the property. He alsobuilt the residence now used for officesat the Kentucky Horse Park. The house, was completed in 1866.
In 1890, the farm had once againbeen sold to John D. Creighton. Thefarm was renamed Ashland-Wilkes
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