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Spider Horse – Horsemania 2022 – Lexington, KY

Spider Horse - Horsemania 2022 - Lexington, KY

This painted horse, as you might guess is called “Spider Horse”,  part of Lexington, Kentucky’s 2022 Horsemania, a public art project that saw the creation of more than 160 painted horses by professional artists, and children from middle and elementary schools. Lexington in Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region bills itself as the Horse Capital of the World, and is world famous for its horse farms, and is the center of thoroughbred horse racing in the United States. Kentucky is also known for the Kentucky Derby, one of three horse races that make up the Triple Crown of Horse Racing.  Horse Mania began in June 2022, and concluded after the Breeder’s Cup held in early November at Keeneland, in Lexington.

Kentucky Bluegrass Horse Country – Old Frankfort and Pisgah Pikes

Kentucky Bluegrass Horse Country - Old Frankfort and Pisgah Pikes

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A beautiful morning drive along the tree-lined scenic roads of Old Frankfort and Pisgah Pike near Lexington, Kentucky. This is the epicenter of the Kentucky Bluegrass, and thoroughbred horse racing. Outside the city limits, large horse farms circle the city for miles. And this particular stretch is among the most beautiful, especially during the summer months when the leaves are out and the grass is green and lush. If you are lucky you will see a horse or two, hanging out in the black double-fenced pastures. The double fencing allows the horses to roam freely, while limiting close interaction when needed.

Spring Barn Sunrise in Lexington, Kentucky

Spring Barn Sunrise in Lexington, Kentucky

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An old wooden barn, with a decorative “barn quilt”, located near Lexington, the heart of Kentucky’s bluegrass region. By many, it is known as the horse capital of the world, and is home to many famous racing horses, and the horse farms that raised them. On the first Saturday in May, the Kentucky Derby is held in Louisville. Known as the “Run of the Roses” its the first leg of the Triple Crown, the premier horse racing event that includes the Preakness and Belmont Stakes later in the year.

Kentucky Barn Quilt Trails – Kentucky Art Council