Excited to get to Kentucky Horse Park
Statue of Secretariat
Marine Staff Sargent Reckless. Bought in October 1952 for $250 by Marines of the 5th Marine Regiment from a Korean stableboy. He varried heavy 75mm recoilless rifle shells up steep terrain where vehicles couldn't go. He made 51 solo trips in a single day under heavy enemy fire, transporting over 9,000 pounds of ammunition and helped carry wounded soldiers down from the front lines.
The Big Barn, where they keep the Big Horses
Pete's Big Boy
Let's see how Gary measures up
A stop at the Police Barn
Junior's getting a bath!
Time for a quick tour on the wagon ride
We get a demonstration in the Big Barn on putting their harness.
The Hall of Champions highlights former racing stars.
Marion Marauder looks amused we're coming to see her.
Accelerate, was purchased for $380,000 by Hronis Racing at the 2014 Keeneland Yearling Sale. did not race until April of his 3-year-old season. soared to become a multi-millionaire sensation, and one of the top racehorses of his generation.
A great museum
Had to do my Edith Ann imitation
In 2018, the Dorman family visited Godolphin’s Gainsborough Farm through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The young foal—later named Cody’s Wish—was the only horse that approached Cody, who was born with Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome and used a wheelchair for mobility. From that first encounter, a lifelong connection was formed.
Former race horses who have lived at the Park are buried here, including Man O' War.
He had a stride of 28 feet
Highly recommend a visit here
