Events - The Horse Park is the host venue for both equine and non-equine special events. Horse shows are central to the mission of the park and comprise most special event activities. More than 100 annual equine events utilize 24 barns (nearly 1,400 permanent stalls), the climate-controlled 5,500 seat Alltech Arena, the 1,100 seat Covered Arena, show offices, five hunter-jumper rings, five dressage rings, a 205-acre cross country course, and other ancillary structures. The park also hosts over 100 non-equine events that include dog shows, evening programs, "Southern Lights" holiday lights show, and many other events. These equine and non-equine events generate almost $7.2 million in revenue annually.
Campground - The popular campground consists of 260 campsites with water/electric hookups, grocery store, two bathhouses, pool, tennis courts, two basketball courts, playground, primitive camping, and covered pavilion. Each year more than 102,000 people camp at the Horse Park, generating more than $2.4 million in direct annual income.
National Horse Center - The National Horse Center is a collection of the nations and the state's leading equestrian organizations. The National Horse Center now includes over 30 distinct organizations contained in 15 office buildings on the property. The National Horse Center has solidified the Park's role in establishing Kentucky as truly the "Horse Capital of the World".
The Governor's budget includes additional funding in the amount of $135,400 in fiscal year 2027 and $278,200 in fiscal year 2028 to fund a 2% salary increment in fiscal year 2027 and an additional 2% in fiscal year 2028. The General Fund portion is $24,400 and $50,100, respectively.
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