2006 Kentucky Spring Horse Shows Fast Facts

Events:

Kentucky Spring Horse Show – May 10-14, 2006
Kentucky Spring Classic – May 17-21, 2006

What: Two of the nation’s premier equestrian competitions, featuring four CSI 3* rated grand prix competitions, one AGA sanctioned. A World Championship Hunter Rider recognized hunter competition. The Kentucky Spring Horse Shows are the host event for 2006 Legacy Cup. Both shows are qualifying events for the Washington International Championships and the North American League finals.

Where: Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY, site of the 2010 World Equestrian Games. Home to the United States Equestrian Federation.

When:

KENTUCKY SPRING HORSE SHOW - MAY 10-14, 2006

• A World Championship Hunter Rider Event
• The $30,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic, CSI-3*
• The $50,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix, CSI-3*

KENTUCKY SPRING CLASSIC - MAY 17 -21, 2006

• The $30,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic, CSI-3*
• The $50,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix, CSI-3*
• A Member Event of the AGA Grand Prix Series

Hours: 8am – 5pm daily

Admission: Admission is free to the public. The Kentucky Horse Park charges a $3.00 parking fee.

VIP Seating: Tables of eight are available each week in the ringside spectator pavilions for both shows at a price of $500 per week. This will entitle table holders and their guests to a table at both the Johnson and Walnut Rings and a complimentary luncheon preceding the $50,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix on Sunday, May 14, 2006, and the $50,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix on Sunday, May 21, 2006. Tables may be reserved by calling 859-233-0492 or in the Show Office.

Parking: The Kentucky Horse Park charges a $3.00 daily parking fee. Horse Show Exhibitors may purchase a weekly parking pass at the main Horse Park entrance for $5.00.

Directions: The Kentucky Horse Park is located 8 miles northeast of Lexington, Kentucky at Exit 120 on Interstate 75.

Information:

• Before Show - Telephone: (859) 233-0492, Email: hakshows@earthlink.net
• During Show - Telephone: (859) 254-3343, Fax: (859) 231-6097
• Website: www.kentuckyhorseshows.com

Ring Dimensions/Specs: All outdoor competition arenas and schooling areas consist of a limesand base and mortar sand cushion. The Indoor Arena consists of sand and loam. The dimensions of the competition areas are as follows:

• Stonelea: 135’ x 285’, Claiborne: 140’ x 270’
• Murphy: 140’ x 290’, Indoor: 145’ x 285’
• Walnut: 300’ x 370’, Johnson: 300’ x 400’

Shopping: Vendors offering equestrian equipment, apparel, jewelry and home furnishings are located adjacent to the Stonelea Ring. Vendors may call 859-233-0492 for information and to reserve space.

Hotels:

• HOLIDAY INN NORTH-859 - 233-0512 - Approximately 4 miles
• FOUR POINTS SHERATON – 859-259-1311 – Approximately 4 miles
• LA QUINTA – 859-231-7551 – Approximately 4 miles
• KNIGHTS INN – 859-231-0255 – Approximately 4 miles
• EMBASSY SUITES – 859-455-5000 – Approximately 4 miles
• MARRIOT GRIFFIN GATE – 859-231-5100 – Approximately 4 miles
• RESIDENCE INN – 859-231-6191 – Approximately 5 miles
• COURTYARD BY MARRIOT – 859-253-4646 – Approximately 5 miles
• RAMADA INN – 859-299-1261 – Approximately 6 miles
• RED ROOF INN – 859-293-2626 – Approximately 6 miles
• HAMPTON INN – 502-867-4888 – Approximately 6 miles
• SUPER EIGHT – 502-863-4888 – Approximately 6 miles
• MICROTEL INN & SUITES - 502-868-8000 - Approximately 6 miles