Little Kentucky Derby
May 2, 2008
The 29th running of the Little Kentucky Derby at The Lexington School in Lexington , Ky., Friday, May 2, 2008. Preschool students race tricycles and stick horses while middle school students serve as trainers.
This jump’s for you
April 26, 2008
At the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event at the Kentucky Horse Park, the Head of the Lake series of jumps is a perennial fan favorite.
Master of collaboration
April 24, 2008
Lexington Philharmonic conductor George Zack forged close ties with the Lexington Singers over the years. As he prepares for their last collaboration, hear how he has helped the relationship work. The Singers and the Philharmonic were rehearsing for their performance of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, “Choral,” on April 25, 2008. Read more here. Photos by Matt Goins.
A Horse Lover’s Wish
April 24, 2008
Patrick Munro, 9, from Long Island, N.Y., is blind and hearing impaired but that hasn’t hindered his love for horses. Last week, The Make-A-Wish Foundation granted Patrick’s wish to come to Kentucky and experience horses on a grand scale, something he has only dreamed.
Patrick spent April 17, 2008 with John Greely and his mother at Keeneland where he met Garrett Gomez and experienced the biggest race of his life.
Photos and Audio by Jenn Ackerman
Read the full story on Kentucky.com.
EKU Mentoring Program Gears Up for Success
April 20, 2008
GEAR UP mentors from Eastern Kentucky University met their middle school student online buddies from around the state for the first time.
