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        <title>Kentucky Horse Blog</title>
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        <description>Read about the latest happenings in the Kentucky horse and equine communities.  Interesting information regarding upcoming shows, events, clinic announcements and more.</description>
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                        <author>Home@K2GroupLLC.com (Jennifer Karlen)</author>
                        <title>Horse Breeders Incentives Audits Walking Horse Monies</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Irsquo;m sure everyone is aware of the Kentucky Horse Breeders Incentives Fund.nbsp;
Well, as with everything - if theres money involved, there are usually
persons looking to get more than their fair share.nbsp; Kentucky regulators
are now investigating the Walking Horse persons that received monies
from the Horse Breeders fund.nbsp; The director of the fund has requested
that the Kentucky Walking Horse Association provide letters of
certification that they did not knowingly distribute monies to those
persons that were trying to cheat the system to receive more money than
they would have normally be entitled to.

One method of a ldquo;trainingrdquo; shortcut for the Walking Horse breed is
to sore the horses feet/ankles/legs with caustic substances so that it
provides a more exagerated movement.nbsp; The technique is commonly
referred to as ldquo;soringrdquo;.nbsp; This type of behavior violated the US
Department of Agriculture Horse Protection Act.nbsp; And as such, persons
that were caught violating the Act would not be elgibile for monies
from the fund.


Over $700,000 has been distributed to the Kentucky Walking Horse
Association members in the past 2 years from the horse breeding
incentive fund.nbsp; The regulators intend to check for violations by
members.nbsp; A violation for soring is an automatic 2 week suspension for
scars on a horses feet, failure to submit to inspection, or only 1 sore
leg.nbsp; Its an automatic 8 month suspension for a horse to be sored in
both legs.


All too often Walking horse competitors will refuse to show their
horses at meets if USDA veterinarians are doing inspections - instead
of the normal paid industry vets at the shows.nbsp; 2 times this year at
Kentucky Walking Horse Association shows, horses have been withdrawn
from competition upon federal inspectors arriving on the show grounds.nbsp;
The Kentucky Walking horse participants feel that they are being
treated unfairly and the interpretation by government regulartors of
the Horse Protection Act is incorrect.nbsp; One interesting statistic is
that USDA vets identified 90 TIMES the number of violations that KWHA
vets reported at horse shows in 2007.
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            <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:47:44 -0500</pubDate>
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                        <author>Home@K2GroupLLC.com (Jennifer Karlen)</author>
                        <title>Kentucky Horse Park</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ This year marks the 30th anniversary that the Kentucky Horse Park
began operations and welcomed its first visitors to the equine
facility.nbsp; It was the first in the US and as such was uncharted
territory for a new venture to attract persons to KY.nbsp; The Kentucky
Horse Park has become a tremendous attraction for not only Kentucky and
the entire Midwest - but for the world as well.nbsp; The horse park is
booked through the end of 2010.nbsp; And is turns down the opportunity to
host approximately 25 equestrian events a year.

In preparation for hosting the 2010 World Equestrian Games, there is
currently an ongoing $63 expansion project which includes a $49 million
6000 person indoor arena, and a $24 million outdoor facility that will
accommodate 8000-10000 persons.


If you lookat the financial side of things, the Kentucky Horse Park
receives approximately 15 of its budget from the state to subsidize
its very large operating expenses.nbsp; [Care and maintenance for all of
those horses and 1200 acres aint cheap]nbsp; But with an annual budget of
$7.2 million, its not grossly out of line as much as you might expect.nbsp;
And its especially doing well if you compare it to some of the other
horse parks in other states like Florida, Virginia, Georgia, North
Carolina, Connecticut or Indiana.nbsp; Those are almost entirely state
funded facilities - and they simply donrsquo;t compare to the all inclusive
KY Horse Park.nbsp; Over 30 equestrian organizations hold their
headquarters at the KY Horse Park.nbsp; Virtually any style of riding,
indoor / outdoor / covered arena, and breed is represented at the
park.nbsp; Many other horse parks try to lower their expenses by only
offering outdoor arenas w/o covers.nbsp; Sure, its cheaper on the
maintenance side of things, but it really probably lowers the overall
visitor experience to the facility.


Still, even with the state of Kentucky injecting some monies for the
operational side of things, the KY Horse Park does generate overall
positive cash flow for the Lexington metropolitan area.nbsp; Visitors stay
at the hotels, dine at the local restaurants, purchase gas and other
necessities, etc.nbsp; All of which pumps money into the local economy that
wouldnrsquo;t otherwise normally be available.
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            <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:45:35 -0500</pubDate>
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                        <author>Home@K2GroupLLC.com (Jennifer Karlen)</author>
                        <title>Paris Kentucky Farm Purchased by Dubai Ruler</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
The Paris Kentucky farm, Stonerside Stables, has recently been
purchased by a company called Darley, which is owned by Dubai ruler,
Sheikh Mohammed.nbsp; The Paris horse farm was owned by the National
Football Leaguersquo;s Houston Texans owner, Bob McNair.nbsp; Stonerside Stables
has approximately 2000 acres and included in the purchase are
approximately 80 horses that are currently in training at the farm, as
well as 170 broodmares, yearlings and weanlings.


This is the next step of the Dubai ruler to acquire more of an
interest in the horse and horse farm industry in Kentucky.nbsp; He acquired
control of the Fasig-Tipton auction company in April of 2008.nbsp; The
spokesman for the Sheikh has stated that there are no plans to make
adustments to the horse farm operation and that it would continue as it
has without change.


The former Paris KY farm owner, Bob McNair, will be keeping a three
year old horse in training at Stonerside Stables.nbsp; The horses name is
Cowboy Cal, who placed 9th overall in the Kentucky Derby held in
Louisville this year.nbsp; In addition, they will retain ownership of 3
stallions:nbsp; Congaree, Bob and John, and Stonesider that were bred and
raised on the Paris horse farm.


Bob McNair cited his ongoing commitments toward his Houston Texan
football team, and that he needed to focus his efforts toward improving
the team without being distracted by other interests, such as this
horse farm in Paris KY.

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To search for horse farms for sale in Paris Kentucky, please visit Paris Kentucky Farms For Sale.

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            <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:43:17 -0500</pubDate>
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                        <author>Home@K2GroupLLC.com (Jennifer Karlen)</author>
                        <title>Walnut Way Equine Extravaganza</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ The Walnut Way Equine Extravaganza was held at Walnut Way farm in
Shelby County KY at the end of June and was hosted by Marilyn
Macfarlane (the farm owner).nbsp; For those that werenrsquo;t able to attend,
the event enjoyed a crowd of approximately 100 attendees, and saw a
variety of interesting equine performances which included traditional
Arabian dress for both horse as well as the rider, young riders showing
their equine prowess, barrel racing, tandem riding, western discipline,
and gaited styles of riding (3, and 5 gait).

The show was done by the Walnut Wylde Wryders which are the horse
farmrsquo;s youth members and is an annual event at the Shelby County horse
farm and it is used as a fund raiser to raise money for charity.nbsp;
Approximately $400 was raised from the event, and it will be donated to
either a therapeutic riding center, or perhaps even some sort of
community service project within the local area.


All in all, the event received big accolades from the participants, and the attendees that got to enjoy the event.
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            <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:40:24 -0500</pubDate>
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                        <author>Home@K2GroupLLC.com (Jennifer Karlen)</author>
                        <title>Big Brown to reside at 3 Chimneys Farm</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ The winner of the 2008 Kentucky Derby, Big Brown, will be residing
at a local Kentucky horse farm located in Midway KY called 3 Chimneys
Farm.nbsp; That is certainly to draw some horse enthusiasts and spectators
alike that want to get a closer look at the champion.

Three Chimneys Farm is no stranger to crowds though.nbsp; This Midway
Kentucky veteran currently gets anywhere from 20 to 25 thousand
visitors each year from various persons.nbsp; Tours to visit the horse farm
are available several days each week - but by appointment only.nbsp; Tip:nbsp;
Make reservations early.nbsp; Three Chimneys Farms can often be completely
full for its tours for months.nbsp; If you would like to make reservations
for a tour, you can call (859)-873-7053.


To give some background on the horse farm:nbsp; 3 Chimneys Farm was
formed in 1972 with approximately 100 acres that was acquired by Blythe
amp; Robert Clay and was named for the honeymoon location that they
stayed at in the Bahamas.nbsp; That initial land purchase has now ballooned
to approximately 2,000 acres over six horse operations which includes
several different areas of the horse industry such as a stallion area,
4 broodmare sections, and a yearling section.


Despite a disappointing finish in the Belmont Stakes, Big Brown is
certainly going to go down as one of the most famous race horses in
history.nbsp; And Irsquo;m glad hersquo;s in our backyard of Kentucky.  
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            <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:39:02 -0500</pubDate>
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                        <author>Home@K2GroupLLC.com (Jennifer Karlen)</author>
                        <title>Shelbyville Kentucky Horse Arena</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ The proposed Shelbyville Kentucky horse arena located on Dover Road
passed another hurdle for approval.nbsp; The local Shelbyville KY
government entity Triple S Board of Adjustment amp; Appeals determined
that there were 9 conditions to go with the conditional use permit for
Rocky Fork Feeders to construct the arena.

The 9 conditions are:


1.nbsp; The facility will only be utilized by the Kentucky Cutting Horse Association amp; its affiliates.


2.nbsp; The horse arena will be used on weekends, and holidays only.nbsp; Hours are limited to 9 am through 9 pm each day.


3.nbsp; The proposed entrance to access the farm site must be relocated
amp; approved by the Shelby County Road Department and comply with
their requirements and specs.


4.nbsp; Any outdoor lighting at the facility must be in compliance with the Triple S Planning amp; Zoning Commission requirements.


5.nbsp; Sanitary sewers system must be approved the government agency that oversees those facilities.


6.nbsp; Landscaping will be installed and maintained around the horse
arena, and the Recreational Vehicle amp; Trailer parking areas.


7.nbsp; Recreational Vehicle parking will be temporary.


8.nbsp; Events held at the facility will be submitted and approved on an annual basis.


9.nbsp; A proposed site plan for the real estate development would be submitted for approval by the board.


This opens the way for some new horse and equestrian events to be
held within Shelby County.nbsp; Shelby County Kentucky is the Saddlebred
horse capitol of the world.nbsp; Hopefully this will help further propel
Shelby County KY as a popular area for other horse breeds and
disciplines as well.

nbsp;

nbsp;Click the following to see Shelby County farms for sale that are currently on the market

nbsp;

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            <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:37:33 -0500</pubDate>
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                        <author>Home@K2GroupLLC.com (Jennifer Karlen)</author>
                        <title>KY Horse Park Family Fun Fest</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ The KY Horse Park will be hosting Family Fun Fest Friday June 5
through Sunday June 8. Lots of activities for everyone which include
door prize drawings, hands on learning experiences with horses, free
trolley rides (for children 12 amp; under), a coloring contest,
painting and decorating horseshoes, and more.

Be sure to come out and check out some of the fun at the Kentucky
Horse Park. (Besides, it would be a good time to at least see some of
the ongoing construction that is readying for the 2010 World Equestrian
Games.)


The cost is $15 per adult, and its free for children 12 and under.  For more information, call (859)-233-4303.
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            <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:34:58 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.kyhorseproperties.com/blog/north-american-racing-academy-graduates-inaugural-class.html</guid>
            <link>http://www.kyhorseproperties.com/blog/north-american-racing-academy-graduates-inaugural-class.html</link>
                        <author>Home@K2GroupLLC.com (Jennifer Karlen)</author>
                        <title>North American Racing Academy Graduates Inaugural Class</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Approximately one and a half years ago in September 2006, 11 pupils
made up the first inaugural class of the North American Racing
Academy.nbsp; On Sunday Tuesday May 20, 2008 8 of those 11 students took
part in the High Hope Steeplechase fund raiser at the Kentucky Horse
Park in Lexington.nbsp; It was their first ldquo;realrdquo; race, and the first step
toward the jockeys beginning their careers as horse professionals.

The winner of the High Hope Steeplechase was a Lexington Kentucky
native, Jessica Oldham Stith.nbsp; She comes from a long line of persons
with jockey experience, including both of her parents (mother amp;
father), as well as her grandfather.nbsp; She honored her family lineage by
wearing her families colors on her silks for the race.nbsp; Congratulations
Jessica and the rest of the graduates of the North American Racing
Academy.


The North American Racing Academy is located at 3380 Paris Pike,
Lexington Kentucky 40511.nbsp; The telephone number is (859) 246-6678.nbsp; It
was founded by Chris McCarron who is a member of the Jockey Hall of
Fame.
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            <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:33:46 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.kyhorseproperties.com/blog/farms-bill-approved-by-senate.html</guid>
            <link>http://www.kyhorseproperties.com/blog/farms-bill-approved-by-senate.html</link>
                        <author>Home@K2GroupLLC.com (Jennifer Karlen)</author>
                        <title>Farms Bill Approved by Senate</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ The long awaited Farms Bill was approved in a overwhelming vote by
the Senate.nbsp; This bill is a 5 year plan that President Bush has
promised to veto.nbsp; However, the vote came back 318 in favor versus 106
against - which gives this farms bill the momentum and strength to
override a veto by the President (the bill received more than 2/3
majority in favor of it).

The farms bill is now estimated at $289 billion over the course of 5
years.nbsp; And if enough farms continued to participate in the program,
the cost could escalate to an estimated $700 billion over 10 years.nbsp;
Critics point to the farms bill over burdening the American tax payer,
while those in favor champion its cause as reinvesting in our heartland.


Approximately 2/3 of the cost in the 1st five years is allocated to
nutrition and food stamps.nbsp; The existing subsidies to corn, wheat,
cotton, and rice remain essentially unchanged.nbsp; But it does include a
$3.8 billion permanent disaster payment program that would assist
persons that have had harsh farming conditions such as Montana, South
Dakota, and North Dakota.


It does however offer enhanced assistance for farms growing fruits
and vegetables as well as offering between an estimated $1.3 billion
and $3 billion for special crop marketing efforts, research, and
production.


One important note for horse owners was attempted to be included by
Senator Mitch McConnell into the build, which includes a tax break for
race horse owners.nbsp; The legislation added provides that race horses
would be depreciated over 3 years tax-wise, regardless of when the
horse actually began its training.nbsp; This provision however did NOT make
it as an earmark because it would have affected many thousands of
persons in almost every state in the US.nbsp; Estimates for this provision
would have placed it at approximately $126 million in costs over 10
years.


Regardless, it looks like the Farm Bill is going to be approved,
despite President Bushrsquo;s objections as a significant majority of the
elected officials are now behind and are lending its support to
override any veto efforts by the President.
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            <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:32:11 -0500</pubDate>
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                        <author>Home@K2GroupLLC.com (Jennifer Karlen)</author>
                        <title>Woodford County Kentucky Farm Sells for $3.1 million</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ According to the April 17, 2008 edition of Versailles KY
newspaper,nbsp;The Woodford Sun, a Woodford County Kentucky farm commonly
known as Sunny Slope Farm sold April 8 for $3.1 million.nbsp; Aiken Road
Acquisition LLC bought the 168 acre farm that is located at 2870 Aiken
Road from the Shipp Family who has owned the farm for 6 generations.nbsp; A
little historical background on the farm, reveals that all the way back
in the 1780s, Richard and Elizabeth Shipp acquired the place that was
then known as The Old Fort Place.

Throughout its 200 year history, this Woodford County KY farm has
been utilized for everything from growing of hemp, horse farms
breeding, raising of cattle, tobacco farming, and even as a dairy farm.


Hopefully the new owners will cherish this piece of Kentucky heritage that has stood the test of time.



To search for horse farms for sale in Woodford County Kentucky, please visit Woodford County Kentucky Farms For Sale.

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            <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:30:17 -0500</pubDate>
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