Special Events and Competitor Services

 

 

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the MSEDA Dressage at the Park and GAIG/USDF Region 2 Championships.  We hope that you will take advantage of participating in the events that have been carefully planned for your enjoyment.  When you arrive you will be given a map of the Kentucky Horse Park and a listing of where all events will occur. ALL EVENTS WILL TAKE PLACE –RAIN OR SHINE.!!!!

 

Competitor’s Shuttle – Because the Kentucky Horse Park is a large show and tourist facility, we will be providing a competitor’s shuttle between competition arenas and barns during the operating hours of the horse show (designated as a half and hour before the first ride of the day to an hour after the last ride). The shuttle route will be noted on your park map.

 

Competitor’s Services/Hospitality/Public Relations – There will be a manned competitor’s hospitality and Public Relations booth in operation throughout the show.  If you have any questions, concerns or comments, someone will be there to help you during the operating hours of the horseshow.  Information will be available on the Horse Park and Lexington.  Continental Breakfast will be served all mornings of the horseshow in this area.  For your convenience, the following services will be available at the show or you can make arrangements before you arrive at the show.

Braiding Services – THE BRAIDED MANE, Becky and Kimberli Fister

                                3345 Ironworks Road

                                Georgetown, KY

                                502-863-3786 (home)

                                502-867-3123 (cell)

 

                               BRILLIANT REFLECTION EQUINE SERVICES, LLC, Barbra Reis

                               248-375-2469 (home)

                               248-670-9031 (cell)

                               blondmane@yahoo.com

 

Massage Therapist- JOSHUA CAINE SAXTON, Massage Therapist

                                 also specializing in Yoga, Thai yoga massage,

                                 meditation.

                                 859-619-2760

                                 joshnshayne@yahoo.com

 

Feed-Hay-Bedding-Golf Carts – DEVER SHOW SERVICES, INC.

For no waiting call in advance with a credit card to have                                             your bedding or feed waiting when you arrive.

                                             859-233-9702, 859-272-1482, 859-621-8926 or 8927 

(Please note that golf carts are strictly forbidden in the tourist areas of the Park and are NOT for the use of anyone under the age of 16 at any time during the show!)   

 

 

 

 

Tourist Events at the Kentucky Horse Park

 

 

 

The Kentucky Horse Park is a tourist destination and operates its own schedule of events including the Parade of Breeds, Hall of Champions exhibition, the Museum of the Horse, and the Horse Park movie “Thou Shalt Fly Without Wings”, to name a few.  Tourists are encouraged to stroll around the Park including through the stable areas at their leisure.  Please be aware that tourists may ask you questions or will watch you prepare for your rides.

 

The Horse Park management has reduced the price of park admission for our competitors. Information on Park Events can be obtained at the show Competitor’s Hospitality/Public Relations booth or the Guest Services Counter at the Visitor’s Information Center. (In case of rain remember that these events are inside, comfortable and enjoyable.)

 

In addition to our own planned events, there is a full service restaurant on the Horse Park grounds open all day during the show along with numerous food kiosks located conveniently throughout the grounds. In case of rain, remember that the restaurant is also a comfortable and dry place to eat. You will be able to locate these on the Horse Park map that you will receive upon your arrival.

 

Social Events

 

(The location of all events will be listed in the horse show program included in your competitor’s packet.  Dress for all events is casual /or barn attire. In order to attend social events,  you will need to wear the wrist band you will receive in your  packet which will designate you as a competitor)

 

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2003, Noontime –  A Welcome Lunch

will be provided for all Breed Show     participants, officials, and volunteers.

                                                                            Located at the Pavillion beside the

                                                                            Stoneleigh Arena.

 

Thursday, September 4th, 2003, 6-8pm – A Welcome“Wine Tasting Event”

                                                                     Sponsored by EQUUS RUN VINEYARDS,  

                                                                     complete with or’douvres                                                                                              - A “Welcome Pizza Party” for Juniors

 

 

 

Friday, September 5th, 2003, 6:30-9pm – Old Kentucky Nights 

This is a not to be missed event! Enjoy a casual evening of dinner, dancing and touring the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park privately hosted by the Special Events Departments Coordinator of the Park. The evening includes:

A Special Welcome to the Park- Receive your official souvenir                                                                    bandanna to set the mood for your casual evening of Kentucky

                                    country fun.  Learn about the Park’s history and visit the burial

                                    site of legendary Man O’War.

                                    A Hayride – When did you do this last?  A real old-fashioned treat!    

A Visit to the International Museum of the Horse – Discover 58 million years of equine history in a self-guided tour to explore the development    

                                    of the relationship between man and the horse.

                                    A Taste of the Bluegrass- After all the touring its Chow Time!

                                                     Real Kentucky Fare – Kentucky Style Burgoo and Fried Chicken,

                 pulled Barbecued Pork, Cornbread and rolls,

                                                                             shredded Farmer’s Slaw, Green Beans,

     pecan pie, Iced tea and coffee. YUMMY!

                                    Entertainment! - Professional Cloggers and square dancers show

                                                                        guests just how easy it is to join in the fun. It’s a

                                                                        genuine, foot-stompin, good “ole” time. Get ready

                                                                        for dancin’!

The cost is $30.00/ticket – For planning, TICKETS MUST BE ORDERED IN ADVANCE ON YOUR ENTRY FORM!!!!!

 

 

Saturday, September 6th, 2003, 1pm - 6:00pm - Golf Outing

                              Yes!  There is something for your spouse to do!  Enjoy a relaxing

                                    day at one of Lexington’s most beautiful 18 Hole golf courses. 

                                    It’s in close proximity of the Horse Park off of I- 75. The cost for

                                    the afternoon is $55.00 which includes the green fee and golf cart.

                                    (OOPS! Now, this one won’t happen in the rain – guaranteed!)

 

                               

                                    5:30 - 7:30pm – Competitor’s Party

During the party, members of the Ground Jury will stroll through the barn and judge the “Best Tack Room”.  So be ready – the prizes for the best theme, the most luxurious, the funniest - will be worth the effort!  Besides it’ll be lots of fun!!!!

 

 

 

 

Demonstrations throughout the Show!

 

Every day there will be a noon time demonstration during lunch break in the main arenas for your enjoyment! They will include:

                            Denny and “Spanky”- This dynamic duo will demonstrate

                        the jobs of the AQHA Ranch and Versatility Horse. “Spanky”

                        is a bonefide and well-known champion in those divisions.

 

Trooper Roy N. Foster – Mounted Police demonstration. Watch out criminals!  Officer Foster will demonstrate mounted police techniques.

 

Central Kentucky Riding for the Handicapped – CKRFH will give a demonstration of their valuable and important work with horses helping special kids.

 

Mustang Troop – The world famous troop of inner city youths and their horses that have performed quadrilles and parades for President’s and Kings.

 

~Volunteers Are Always Appreciated !!~

 

There will be a daily prize drawing for volunteers that have given at least four hours/ day of their time to help at the horseshow. At the end of the horseshow, all eligible volunteers can participate in a grand prize drawing. Each volunteer will be given a horseshow shirt, continental breakfast (if working at that time) and will have the opportunity to join in all free social occasions at the horseshow.

Because this is such a large undertaking, we would appreciate your volunteering during the show if you have the opportunity – just call ahead of time to the contacts below or contact the show secretary when you arrive and can plan around your ride times.  If you know of someone who would like to work at the horseshow who does not live in the Lexington area, please have them contact us and we will arrange a local place for them to stay.     Thanks in advance!

 

Volunteer Director:                                                     Horse Show Committee Chair:

Mrs. Dot Lierman                                                       Mrs. Margee Koffler

4861 Sheperd Creek Road                                          5301 Old Richmond Road

Cincinnati, OH  45223                                                 Lexington, KY 40515

Phone: 513-541-7787                                                   Phone: 859-263-3313 (9am-5pm)

e-mail: rwl@goodnews.net                                  e-mail: MLKoffler@aol.com

 

 

Premier Dressage Arenas will be providing the Championship arenas and letter boxes at the Horseshow.  These arenas will be available for purchase for a reduced amount following the show on Sunday evening, Sept. 7th, 2003.  If you are interested in buying the arenas please feel free to contact: Margee Koffler (Show Committee Chair)