| Lexington has long deserved the attention that it is | | | | may have conquered the world, but not without the aid |
| now receiving as host of the 2010 World Equestrian | | | | and sacrifice of the loyal horse. |
| Games. The legacy of Thoroughbred and Quarter | | | | Many homes within 50 miles of the World Equestrian |
| Horse breeding runs so deeply here that the Blue | | | | Games site are being offered for rent during the |
| Grass State is known globally for two primary things: | | | | competition, and reservations have been taken for |
| Man O' War and The Kentucky Horse Park. Of | | | | over two months now, with over 400 days to go |
| course, these are only two of the keen and vastly | | | | before the opening ceremonies. Those headed to |
| important contributions to the equine world that | | | | Kentucky are preparing early, as not to miss out on |
| Kentucky has made over the past 160 years, but they | | | | the opportunity to take part in this ground breaking and |
| are certainly worth celebrating. The horse is beloved | | | | historically significant competition. The best of the best |
| here, and so are any chances that the state has to | | | | will combine here for a two week display and |
| honor and behold him. There is no better place on | | | | exhibition of what horsemanship is really all about. |
| earth for this enormous and eloquent event to take | | | | The competition is grueling, but the most seasoned and |
| place. | | | | prepared competitors seem to take it all in stride, even |
| If you are contemplating a trip to Lexington or the | | | | when things don't go according to plan. The |
| surrounding area for a first hand glimpse of the games, | | | | sportsmanship here is contagious, and rarely will a |
| there are many ways in which you can experience | | | | spectator see anything other than support and respect |
| and contribute to the long, proud, adoring heritage of | | | | amongst riders and horses. This is truly the sport of |
| this magical place. The Kentucky Horse Park houses | | | | champions, win or lose, and the pride of taking part is |
| the most comprehensive and educational equine | | | | proving to be a countrywide aspiration as the event |
| museum in the country, offering the true history of the | | | | closes in. Make your plans and arrangements as early |
| horse as it pertains to the world and to man. Hence | | | | as possible, for admission and available rental space |
| the closing line of the museum experience, "Humans | | | | are both limited and time is of the essence. |