The Kentucky horse park has been an educational theme park and competition center open to the public in Lexington, Kentucky since 1978. The first time I ever went to the park I immediately was in awe of the beautiful, never-ending grass fields. Every one of them lined with white picket fences. The Kentucky horse park is massive in size and seems like it goes on forever. The entrance is fronted by a regal sign made out of stone that encompasses the fancy ideals of the park. Within the park you can find both the Altech arena, and the Rolex stadium. The structure alone of both buildings grabs people's attention. They are usually used for national events that attract competitors from all over the world.
One thing I have considered several times while visiting the Kentucky Horse Park is whether or not it actually attracts a lot of people? Sure, there are many equestrian competitors and their supporters that attend the competitions, but are there really a lot of the "every day families" that come to see the spectacular events? I also wonder what made them place the park in Lexington? It could have just as easily been built near Churchill downs in Louisville, Kentucky. That being said there are probably many reasons why it wasn't. Lexington had already been home to Keenland race track for a long time, and the owners of the horse park might of wanted to build on Lexington's already equine community. Money also could have been a stake. The price to build the park in a wide, open area in Lexington could of been cheaper than squeezing it somewhere near Churchill downs.
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