I read a description of the Kentucky Horse Park that said it was a "premier equine facility". Really, while that is true I found that description lost the heart of what the Kentucky Horse Park means to me as a local community member. I have a more emotional connection to the park because as a little girl I spent many Saturday nights clogging at the campground with Steve Smith's crowd, swimming in the campground pool, visiting the museum, horseback riding at the park facility and more throughout the years. There is so much more to the park than the WEG.
Flash forward to 2008, I now witness my in-laws enjoying time with my daughter at the beautiful campground at the park with their new RV. Then the bonus is at Christmas we make the annual trip to the park to see the lights. And for me, the Southern Light Show isn't the best part of the trip! You have to get out of the car, yes get out of the car and go see the animals, the train exhibit, and all the other fabulous fun stuff inside.
I am sure many others have experienced the park in their own way and have many memories. So for me it's not all about the "equine" at the park...it's much more than that to our community. My personal opinion is that media descriptions that fail to mention that the park is still a park looses heart. It's not just a "premier equine facility" it's part of the heart of our community and will be long after the WEG are over.
The Kentucky Horse Park website has a complete listing of all the event and activities at the park. Located just north of Lexington, Kentucky between Interstate I-75 and Newtown Pike.
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