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THINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET RUFF AT THE KENTUCKY HORSE PARK
04/17/2008 - By Kentucky Horse Park
More than horses abound at the Kentucky Horse Park.
LEXINGTON, KY (April 17, 2008) The Kentucky Horse Park is not only the place to get close to horses, it is fast becoming the place to get close to dogs too.
Literally thousands of dogs representing nearly every breed in the world will gather at the park at various times to compete in national, regional and local shows. Quite a few dogs and puppies will also be available for adoption to new homes:
Adoptable dogs – Apr 24-27 at Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Lexington Humane Society, 859-233-0044,
also offering doggie daycare during Rolex.
Terrier Races and adoptable pets – May 18 at the High Hope Steeplechase, 859-2967-9444
Ohio Valley Stock Dog Trials – May 31-June 1, 859-362-4574
Saluki Club of America National Specialty Dog Show – June 3-7, 505-286-2797
Adoptable dogs and cats – June 6-8 at Family Fun Fest, 859-233-4303
Bluegrass Dog Show - German Shepherds – June 7-8, contact Charlie Starr, 859-621-8944
John Henry Memorial Equine Adoption Fair – June 28, local equine rescue and adoption agencies will
offer horses for adoption (a few adoptable dogs will also be available), 859-233-4303
International Dog Show - July 12-13, contact Jeff Bridegum, 503-316-9860 or Drew Alderson 859-494-5076
Dog Agility Demonstrations – July 18-20 at BreyerFest, 973-694-5006
Bluegrass Classic Dog Show - Aug 28-Sept 1 featuring approximately 10,000 dogs from across the U.S.,
contact Betty Pomeroy, 513-831-4222
Adoptable Dogs, Cats & Horses - Aug 30, adoptable pets from local humane societies and rescue
organizations, 859-233-4303
German Shepherd Dog Club of America, North American Sieger Show - Oct 16-19, some of the most
beautifully bred and trained German Shepherds in the country will compete, contact Charlie Starr,
859-621-8944.
Most of the shows are included with admission to the Kentucky Horse Park with the exception of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, the High Hope Steeplechase, and the Bluegrass Classic Dog Show. For more information, call the numbers associated with each show.
