Heaven Bucket list sporting event. World’s largest fashion show topped by resplendent hats. Edge-of-your-seat thoroughbred horse race that is over in two minutes. A lifetime of memories. Three centuries of traditions and thoroughbred horse-racing history are packed into the world’s most famous dirt racetrack at the iconic Churchill Downs , home of the Kentucky Derby , in Louisville. Experience the artistry, beauty and athletic-ism of the horse at Lexington’s Kentucky Horse Park , from the colorful Parade of Breed Shows to the horse history unfolding across four museums. Join the thoroughbreds for bath time, peek into the Jockeys Quarters, experience race day like an owner and place your bets during spring or fall meets at Keeneland , Lexington’s historic thoroughbred racetrack. It’s ladies only at Our Mims Retirement Haven , the Paris refuge where famous and not-so-famous mares are cherished, loved and tended to while living out their golden years. At Petersburg’s luxurious First Farm Inn , get to know the horse you’ll ride into the rolling countryside as you help groom your equine companion. At some State Parks in Kentucky, you can hop on for a horseback ride (either guided or on your own) through some of the Bluegrass State’s most gorgeous scenery. Got your camera? Watch herds of horses roam freely along rushing streams and across the mountainous landscape of Jackson on a guided tour with the Appalachian Horse Project . Horse Our Mims Retirement Haven , Paris Handcrafted metal horse, by Scot and Laura Kellersberger Churchill Downs , Louisville 40 #TravelKY
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