The final stop on my horse tour of Kentucky is where the life of a race horse begins and, for some of the greats, ends - Claiborne Farm. Claiborne Farm is about 30 minutes outside of Lexington, KY and is home to some of the greatest horses for breeding and the resting place of … [Read more...] about Touring Claiborne Farm, The Resting Place Of Secretariat In Paris, Kentucky
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Meeting Retired Race Horses At Old Friends Farm Near Lexington, Kentucky
What does a horse do after racing? While in Kentucky we were able to see all parts of the life of a racing horse. We had the opportunity to watch them race at the Kentucky Derby, I visited Claiborne Farm where horses are bred and buried, while between birth, racing and burial … [Read more...] about Meeting Retired Race Horses At Old Friends Farm Near Lexington, Kentucky
Talk Derby To Me: Our Day At The 2019 Kentucky Derby
Tickets secured early? Check. Fascinators? Check. Advice for infield seating? Check. Review of prohibited and allowed items? Check. This anxious person's checking and rechecking of these items and more over and over? Check. The Kentucky Derby is a very exciting and … [Read more...] about Talk Derby To Me: Our Day At The 2019 Kentucky Derby
Visiting The Churchill Downs Kentucky Derby Museum & Tours In Louisville, KY
As with our koala experience in Australia, I'd like to preface this post with a little note. We know that not everyone reading this is supportive of Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Derby, or horse racing in general, and therefore this experience as well as our Derby experience next … [Read more...] about Visiting The Churchill Downs Kentucky Derby Museum & Tours In Louisville, KY