The top winners in various divisions will advance to the finals at 7 p.m. Riders and their horses compete in five events. The event is sponsored by the University of Louisville's Department of Equine Business and produced by students from U of L's Equine Industry Program as a way for them to gain hands-on experience in event planning. While most of the horses are American quarter horses, there will be some American paint horses in the competition as well. He also was enthusiastic about Bob Moorhouse, this year's judge.
Admission is free.
Kentucky's Outback Kentucky Down Under has proved that people can enjoy the wonders of Australia without leaving Kentucky. The Australian theme park features an Outback sheep station, unusual birds and animals, music, storytelling and boomerang activities. It is now open through Oct. 31. The ticket price includes admission to Kentucky Caverns, located on the premises. To get there from Louisville, take Interstate 65 south to Exit 58 and follow the signs.