This exhibit will educate and enlighten visitors by exploring three unique themes related to specific aspects of the horse's prominence in Kentucky, from its inherent strength and versatility to its immeasurable spirit.

The majority of storytelling will be done through Kentucky's horse breeds and personal narratives of Kentuckians past and present who have worked closely with horses, highlighting the bond that forms between horse and master.

The exhibit will also feature the personal experiences of breed enthusiasts in Kentucky, both historic and contemporary. we will look through their eyes to understand what first drew them to horses, why certain breeds have become famous, and why, once horses have captured your heart, you'll love them for the rest of your life.

Never has the horse been just an animal to us. We are drawn by their unbridled sense of freedom, awed by their grace and beauty, and mystified by the enduring spirit of horses...
 

The journey of the horse often begins before birth, in the hands of breeders and owners who carefully shape entire lineages of race horses, work horses, show horses and ponies, and even backyard pleasure horses...

Throughout history, Man has never been far from his horse. For centuries, domesticated horses have been raised to make our lives easier. Their sheer strength and character make them exceptional workers....