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The equine industry in Kentucky is a major part of the state's agribusiness, including sectors involved in horse breeding and rearing, racing, buying and selling, and tourism. According to a study by the University of Kentucky, the equine industry contributed $3 billion to the state economy in 2012 and generated 40,665 jobs. [ 1 ]
Elmendorf Farm is a Kentucky Thoroughbred horse farm in Fayette County, Kentucky, involved with horse racing since the 19th century. Once the North Elkhorn Farm, many owners and tenants have occupied the area, even during the American Civil War. Most of the land acquired during Haggin's era has since been sold off to neighboring stud farms, but ...
Combined driving – Sport involving horses pulling carriages; Draft horse showing – type of horse show; Fine harness – American competition with high-stepping driving horses; Harness racing – A form of horse racing that uses a two-wheeled cart; Pleasure driving – A horse show class involving horses pulling carts
The current stallion roster features Medaglia d'Oro (the sire of champion fillies Rachel Alexandra and Songbird), the Kentucky Derby and Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Street Sense, the Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist, the Belmont Stakes and Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Essential Quality, the Preakness Stakes winner Bernardini, [9] and Metropolitan Handicap winner Frosted who is a Darley homebred.
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission is the state agency responsible for regulating horse racing in the U.S. commonwealth of Kentucky. The agency was established in 1906, making it the oldest state racing commission in the United States. [1]
Trainer Danny Gargan watches as Kentucky Derby 150 contender Dornoch is bathed outside Gargan's stable at Churchill Downs April 25, 2024 in Louisville, Ky. Gargan is a Louisville native.
Stronghold trainer, jockey, owner, record and more to know about 2024 Kentucky Derby horse. Gannett. ... Stronghold is the only California-based horse expected to enter the Kentucky Derby ...
Taylor Made Farm is a 1,600-acre Thoroughbred racehorse breeding farm in Jessamine County, Kentucky, [1] and is a leading consignor of Thoroughbred horses. [2] [3] The farm is owned and operated by four brothers, Duncan, Ben, Frank and Mark Taylor with their long time family friend and business associate Pat Payne becoming a partner in 2008.