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2008 Kentucky Elite Farm & Events Tour Schedule

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Friday, April 25
12:45   Martha Murdock Stables (Arabians) – Mid-Day Appetizer Break
2:45     Fine Bourbon Tasting at Woodford Reserve Distillery
3:30     Thoroughbred Historic Farm Drive
5:00     Winstar Farm (Thoroughbred Racing) – Casual Dinner
7:30     Leave for Hotel



Saturday, April 26
7:45     Light breakfast served at hotel
8:15     Buses Leave Hotel
8:30     Rolex Three-Day Event (Cross-Country Day)
12:15   Lunch at United States Equestrian Federation
FEI World Games Presentation
David O’Connor autograph/book signing
2:30     Reining Clinic – Dessert & Coffee Bar
4:00     Travel to Shelbyville, Ky.
5:00     Undulata Farm – SHELBYVILLE SADDLEBRED SOIREE & FEAST
8:00     Leave for Hotel
9:00     Arrive at Hotel

Sunday, April 27
7:15     Buses leave Hotel
7:45     Coffee at Keeneland Race Track (Private Tour/Watch morning workouts)
9:30     PlayMor Farm – Sunday Brunch
11:30   Leave for Hotel
12:00   Arrive at Hotel

-Tour Concludes-

Optional Tour Excursion
Guests who choose to stay an extra day can opt for an additional excursion to Churchill Downs, as Derby week excitement winds to a fever-pitch.  Churchill Downs tours are not available to the general public during Derby week. But Destination Equus guests will receive exclusive access Monday, April 28 for a private tour of the track, in-field, stabling areas and winner’s circle, and a sneak peek at the 2008 Derby contenders in their morning workouts.

Abigail Boatwright

Abigail Boatwright is a freelance writer and photographer based in Texas, and is the editor of Horse Illustrated’s sister publication, Western Life Today.

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