Visitors are greeted by the bronze statue marking the grave of the legendary Man o' War. In the Visitor Center, they are introduced to the fascinating world of the horse with the spectacular  film Thou Shalt Fly Without Wings.

After a trip through the International Museum of the Horse, the ring of  the farrier's hammer and the smell of new leather from the harness shop, welcomes our guests to the Walking Farm Tour.

From April through October, the color, sound, and excitement of the show ring is captured twice daily in the Parade of Breeds. The half-hour presentation highlights the unique characteristics of some of the park's 40 different breeds.  After the show, visitors have an oppor- tunity to meet and pet their favorite horses, and talk with riders.

At the Hall of Champions, legendary horses representing Thoroughbred, Standardbred, and Quarter Horse racing are presented in three daily presentations, April through October.

A horse-drawn streetcar, carriage, or a ride on horseback offers an excellent chance to see the park's extensive horse show facilities. The indoor arena, steeple- chase course, polo fields, and numerous dressage and show rings host over sixty of the nation's finest horse shows and events each year.

Throughout five thousand years of domestication, no animal has had a more significant impact on human history than the horse. From the tiny first horse, eohippus, to the profusion of different breeds and equine activities which exist today, the Museum traces the history of man's most steadfast partner with an exciting array of artifacts and exhibits. The 52,000 square foot museum also supports a comprehensive education program which annually hosts over 32,000 school children, a 3,000 volume research library, and the William G. Kenton Jr. Art Gallery, and the new Visitor Center Photo Gallery.

The on-line version of the Museum is already one of the largest internet museum projects ever undertaken. Over 1,000 pages of information, including the complete text from the Museum's exhibits, and hundreds of photographs are now available to school children, scholars, and horse lovers throughout the world. In addition, specialty exhibits have been provided by many of the nations' leading horse related museums.

The International Museum of the Horse is ever-changing in its effort to interpret the story of the horse and humans. Thanks to the generous donations and support from hundreds of horsemen and horse enthusiasts, the Museum continues to expand and enhance its collection and exhibits to more completely tell its fascinating story.