The Poetry of Motion
Even after the locomotive and “horseless carriage," our equine friends still played a central role in some of the most important technological advancements of the 20th century
Even after the locomotive and “horseless carriage," our equine friends still played a central role in some of the most important technological advancements of the 20th century
So you want to buy a Thoroughbred Racehorse and take a shot at winning the Kentucky Derby? A horse doesn’t need perfect confirmation or sparkling pedigrees to win the Kentucky Derby.
During the month of January 1937, it rained. And rained. And rained. The lower Ohio River Valley received over 15 inches of rain in 12 days.
Churchill Downs wasn't the only racetrack in Kentucky - learn about five Kentucky racetracks from the past!
No one experiences life quite like a Thoroughbred jockey. Here are some stories from the Kentucky Derby Museum Oral History Collection that illustrate why being a jockey is so unique.
Learn more about the day for the fillies, the Kentucky Oaks. The Oaks started the same year the Kentucky Derby did in 1875 and through the decades has developed its own traditions.
Today we're sharing some of our Oral History Collection with Gary Stevens. Learn more about him and watch our video clips.
Carla Grego, Membership Manager and Horseman Relations for the Kentucky Derby Museum, shares her families connection to the Kentucky Derby.
