Kentucky Horse Park to host Currier & Ives exhibit

by Cindy Rullman, marketing and public relations, Kentucky Horse Park

Lexington, KY — The International Museum of the Horse, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, will be presenting “The Story of Harness Racing by Currier and Ives and the Kentucky Connection” historic art exhibition from June 15-Oct. 21, 2007.

Produced by the Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame, this exhibition highlights the early history of the sport of harness racing through a rare series of Currier and Ives prints. In addition, a careful selection of important artifacts will help complete the story of the sport from its mid-19th century heyday up to today.

Contact the International Museum of the Horse, at the Kentucky Horse Park, (859) 259-4232, email trobinson@kyhorsepark.com or click on www.kyhorsepark.com.

Park Hours and Rates: From March 15-October 31, the park is open seven days a week. Admission is $15 for adults, $8 for children 7-12. Children six and under are always admitted free of charge. Admission includes the International Museum of the Horse — a Smithsonian Affiliate — and the American Saddlebred Museum.

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