Featured Event

Battle in the Saddle

Teams compete against each other to determine who has the skills
and bravery needed to pen a group of cattle in the fastest time.

Teams compete against each other to determine who has the skills
and bravery needed to pen a group of cattle in the fastest time.

Battle in the Saddle Team Penning Event

The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation proudly presents the thirteenth annual Battle in the Saddle Team Penning event on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Covered Arena. Teams compete against each other to determine who has the skills and bravery needed to pen a group of cattle in the fastest time. And all of this fun is in the name of charity—to raise funds to support the Kentucky Horse Park!

For more information regarding the Battle in The Saddle or to secure a sponsorship for 2026, contact Elizabeth Bartlett at e.bartlett@khpfoundation.org.

2026 Presenting Sponsor

2026 Team Sponsors

2026 Event Sponsors

2026 Award Sponsors

2026 Boot Race & Sack Race Sponsor

Kids’ & Adult Boot Races

Kid’s Boot Race

All children, ages 12 and under, are invited to participate in the Kids’ Boot Race. There will be two categories—one for ages 7-12 and one for ages 6 and under. Participants will add their shoes into a pile at one end of the arena, and then race from the other end to find their own shoes, put them on, and run back to the finish line in the quickest time.

Prizes for first place boy and girl in each age division. Ribbons awarded for all participants.

To participate in the Boot Race, meet behind the announcer stand at 6:30!

Adult Sack Race

A few adults of all ages are invited to join in the Adult Sack Race! Participants will line up at one end of the arena, step into their burlap sacks, and hop their way to the finish line in the quickest time. The winner will take home a special prize and, of course, bragging rights! The Adult Sack Race will take place at “halftime.” Please make your way down to the arena when the race is called!

KHPBattleInTheSaddle_20250829__R5A8203 (1)

2025 Results

Congratulations to our 2025 Champions, Mt. Brilliant Farm Team B! Time: 1.03.61 Cattle Penned: 3

2nd place: Georgetown Eye Care

Time: 1.12.06 Cattle Penned: 3

3rd place: Hillcroft Farm

Time: 1.27.23 Cattle Penned: 3

4th place: Bauer Hay & Straw Team B

Time: 1.34.95 Cattle Penned: 3

5th place: Rood and Riddle

Time: 1.43.60 Cattle Penned: 3

6th place: Churchill Downs

Time: 1.52.92 Cattle Penned: 3

7th place: Pine Branch Farm

Time: 2.21.98 Cattle Penned: 3

8th place: Donamire Farm

Time: 3.01.65 Cattle Penned: 3