Ways to Give
Featured Events
Experience the Kentucky Horse Park in unique ways through
our special events.
Southern Lights Stroll
Lace up, head out and help us turn on the lights! The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation invites you to help us set the Holiday Season in motion as you join us for the 2022 Southern Lights Stroll on Sunday, November 20th! The 5K competitive chipped race will start at 6:00pm, and the stroll (untimed walk) starting at 6:15 pm.
Southern Lights Holiday Festival
Celebrating its 29th year at the Kentucky Horse Park, Southern Lights presented by Friends of Coal is a magical holiday tradition for thousands of families throughout the Bluegrass and beyond. See over a million twinkling lights from the safety of your car. Enjoy the return of the Holiday Village which promises to be brighter than ever! Featuring photos with Santa, Animal Land, model trains, and so much more, the Southern Lights Holiday Village is sure to delight guests of all ages.
Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event
The Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event stands as one of the most thrilling events on the international equestrian calendar each year. Celebrating and showcasing global excellence in the field of eventing, this annual competition, held over four days in April, has been the Kentucky Horse Park’s signature event since 1978.
KHP Run/Walk Club
Presented by the KHP Foundation
The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation is proud to announce the return of the Kentucky Horse Park Run/Walk Club May 30, 2022 through September 5, 2022! Meeting every Monday evening (with the exception of Monday, July 4th) from 4:30-7:00 at the KHP Visitor Center, the Park welcomes the community to explore the grounds free of charge! A specific route is marked for visitors to walk or run a 1.5 mile or 3 mile loop through the beautiful horse capital of the world.
KHP Foundation
Trail Ride
Explore the Kentucky Horse Park at the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation Trail Ride! Proceeds will support the KHP Tree Fund Initiative, to protect and expand the natural beauty of the Park. Guests of all levels, breeds and disciplines are invited to explore the Park grounds with their own horse for a $45 entry fee to access the trails from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2022.
Battle in the Saddle
The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation proudly presents the ninth annual Battle in the Saddle Team Penning event. The date for this spectacular event is Friday, September 2, 2022, 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!
