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EXHIBITS FROM THE
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE HORSE

THE LEGACY OF THE HORSE

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A Chronological Journey Through the History of Humans and the Horse

56 Million B.C. - 450 A.D.
The First Horse - Attila the Hun

600 - 1630
Middle Ages -  1st Light Cavalry

1660 - 1840
Racing in England - Stage Travel in England

1800 - 1890
American Stage Travel - Polo in America

1876 - 1916
Golden Age of the Horse - Dan Patch

1910 - Present
National Horse Show - The Legacy of the Horse

THE HORSE IN SPORT

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A comprehensive look at equestrian sporting activities from rodeo to racing.

The Horse in Sport

HORSE BREEDS OF THE WORLD

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A comprehensive look of more than 110 af the world's equestrian breeds and equine spices. (under Construction)

Horse Breeds of the World

THE DRAFT HORSE IN AMERICA: POWER FOR
AN EMERGING NATION

The Draft Horse In America

THE BUFFALO SOLDIERS ON THE WESTERN FRONTIER


The Buffalo Soldiers

CALUMET FARM: FIVE DECADES OF CHAMPIONS


Calumet Farm

EQUESTRIAN CULTURE &
HORSE RACING
IN JAPAN


Equestrian Culture and Horse
Racing in Japan

 

EXHIBITS FROM GUEST MUSEUMS

THE AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE
HERITAGE CENTER & MUSEUM

About the American Quarter Horse Heritage Center & Museum

The Four Sixes Ranch

THE BEN SCHROEDER SADDLETREE
FACTORY MUSEUM

Saddletree Factory Home Page

Exhibit Provided by
THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING &
THOROUGHBRED HALL OF FAME

The History of the Thoroughbred in America

Visit the
National Museum of Racing's
web site.

 

THE AMERICAN ACADEMY
OF EQUINE ART

AAEA Home Page

Exhibits Provided by
THE NATIONAL COWBOY HALL OF FAME &
WESTERN HERITAGE CENTER

About the National Cowboy Hall of Fame

The Western Stock Saddle

Rodeo: From Cowboy Fun to Big Business

Visit the
National Cowboy Hall of Fame's
web site.


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The International Museum of the Horse, Kentucky Horse Park
is located 4 miles north of Lexington at I-75, Exit 120.
For more information on the Park or Museum
write, call, or email:
The Kentucky Horse Park or
The International Museum of the Horse
4089 Iron Works Pike
Lexington, Kentucky 40511
or Call 606-233-4303 (TTD)

Kentucky Horse Park E-mail Boxes

The International Museum of the Horse
Museum Curatorial Services
General Park Information
Horse Shows and Special Events
Campground
Gift Shop
Office of the KHP Exec. Director
Education Programs, Workshops, and Seminars
Equine Operations
Grounds and Maintenance Dept.

Site questions and comments to: khp@mis.net (Bill Cooke)

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Usage of the Mare and Foal Logo

The running mare and foal image is the copyrighted logo of the Kentucky Horse Park and may not be used without written authorization of the Kentucky Horse Park Commission. The image resulted from the photo, Stute mit Fohlen by Peter Thomann, and is copyrighted under an agreement with the photographer.

(C) Copyright 1998 International Museum of the Horse, Kentucky Horse Park