Presented by Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, Hats Off Day on Saturday, July 30 celebrates the impact of the equine industry with a free admission day to Lexington-based Kentucky Horse Park. Now in its 19th year, Hats Off Day offers family-friendly activities starting at 3:00 p.m. including horse and pony rides, an interactive educational pavilion, and a Grand Prix dance competition . Free hats provided by area horse farms and businesses will be distributed at the entrance, while supplies will run out!
Sponsored by the Central Bank and other industry leaders, Hat Day is the only day of the year with free admission to the Kentucky Horse Park and serves as a fundraiser for the Kentucky Horse Adoption Center and the Public Foundation. Kentucky Horse pellets. More than $1,180,000 has been donated to worthy organizations in Kentucky since the inaugural event in 2003.
“The Kentucky Horse Park provides our state with a beautiful backdrop to learn about the specialty industry,” said Dr. Tom Riddle, founder of Hats Off Day and co-founder of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital. characteristic of Kentucky. “Hats Off Day allows families to get an up-close and personal look at these majestic animals.”
The stadium activities on Concluding Day begin at 6:45 p.m. with rallies celebrating historically important horse breeds and those who have dedicated their lives to the breed. This year’s honorees include Dr Tom Riddle, vet and Founder of Hats Off Day, Headley Bell, Michael Blowen, Nina Bonnie, Meg Jewett, Hugh Kincannon, Chris McCarron, Bobbie Murphy, Robert Murphy and Renie Murphy.
Starting at 7:30 p.m., the highlight of the event was the $50,000 Rood & Riddle Kentucky Grand Prix, a 26-year-old tradition that attracts horses. and world famous racer.
Nats Off Day is one of many ways Rood & Riddle supports Kentucky’s horse industry. Through veterinary service, educational and workshop opportunities, and community support, Rood & Riddle impacts the entire state with initiatives that strengthen the equine industry.
For more information on Hats Off Day, including the event schedule, visit Facebook (www.facebook.com/hatsoffday).
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