The Glass Horse Sculpture - Alltech Experience Pavilion at WEG 2010 Kentucky, USA

The beautiful life sized artwork by Mark Payton is made from scientific-grade glass and aluminum. I was spellbound by the gorgeous piece as I entered the pavilion. I would love to have one of these in my living room, yes, it's made for a large piece like that with a one and a half story ceiling.




The horse has now been taken apart by Mark and will be modified and reassembled as two horses facing away from each other with a DNA helix ajoining them. It will be displayed at Alltech headquarters by mid-November.

WEG - World Equestrian Games 2010 at The Kentucky Horse Park

Friday, the day before the Opening Ceremonies, I had the chance to stroll around the park and photograph. Here is what I found. A company from California, Scripps Shows, has these amazing brightly coloured circus animals that are going to be a part of the Opening Ceremony tonight and some a part of the Closing Ceremonies!




The entrance to the grounds is just breathtaking…as you enter the gates by the lake you’ll look over the water and see a Land Rover, one of the sponsors for the games, floating in the lake. Behind that…which you will probably notice much sooner than the Land Rover floating on water is an amazing work of art that covers the back and sides of the metal seating on the South side of the Alltech Arena. There is also another one on the back of the West seating. They are breathable and almost see-thru as you get closer to them, but as you can see from my images, when you are back away from them they are amazing photography pieces!

Rolex 2010 - Cross Country

William Fot-Pitt still in the lead again today!

Taking second place today was Kim Severson on Tipperary Liadhnan. 

and coming in third today was

Becky Holder on Couageous Comet!

Way to go, can't wait for tomorrow's Stadium Jumping Event!

Rolex Kentucky!

Only a few days left until Rolex Kentucky 3 Day Event! I'm SO excited to be covering the event again this year.

Rolex 2010

I received news on being credentialed for Rolex Kentucky today. I'm so excited to be covering the event again this year! I can't wait... only 1 month to go now.

Saddlebred Shows - Kentucky Local

I'm getting all my gear cleaned up and ready to come out and enjoy the Saddlebred shows this weekend held by the Lexington Winter Tournament and Bluegrass Winter Tournament. It's been a long time since I've seen everyone...I can't wait to see all of you and your high steppin' beautiful horses with all of those ribbons!

Spring time in Kentucky!

As the days get warmer and the grass a little greener everyday, here in Kentucky everyone is getting geared up and ready for numerous equine events and happenings here in the Bluegrass. Whether that is Thoroughbred Racing, Hunter/Jumping or Cross Country, Foxhunting, trail riding or many of the other discipline or breed choices. Not all competitors have 'seasonal' showing like others such as the Walking Horse or Mountain Horse groups do. For these eventers competing is year round. The local KHJA events here in Kentucky are many. Lakeside Arena has monthly KHJA Schooling shows and also Winter Series 'A' and 'B' Rated shows. Masterson Station and many farms hold their own shows and events. One any given weekend during the spring or summer in Kentucky there will be at least 5 different shows of different breeds and disciplines all over the state.

What I and many, many other equine enthusiasts look especially forward to every year is the Rolex Kentucky 3 Day Event held at the Kentucky Horse Park. Here are the photos I took last year at this event. I hope to enjoy many more years at this amazing event!

Photo of the Week - March 19th, 2010

Photo of the week - March 13th, 2010

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