The Retired Racehorse Project at Breyerfest

July 10, 2019

Breyerfest takes over the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington this weekend on July 12-14, and the Retired Racehorse Project will once again be part of the action! The three-day event brings the worlds of model horses and real horses together with activities for all kinds of horse lovers.

Visit the RRP information and retail booth #102 in the Covered Arena to snag some summertime OTTB gear (and a few Breyerfest specials!). We’ll also be presenting a number of demos over the weekend:

* Friday, June 12: 11:25 AM in the Covered Arena
* Friday, June 12: 2:00 PM in the Annex Arena
* Saturday, June 13: 10:30 AM in the Covered Arena
* Saturday, June 13: 2:00 PM in the Annex Arena
* Sunday, June 14: 10:20 AM in the Covered Arena
* Sunday, June 14: 1:00 PM in the Annex Arena

Demo riders will include Lauren Burke, Lindsay Gilbert, Sergio de Sousa and Sarah MacHarg with their Thoroughbred Makeover hopefuls and graduates!

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