Lexington Junior League Horse Show
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The Lexington Junior League Horse Show is an annual horse show held in Lexington, Kentucky. It was founded in 1937.
- The Red Mile (1937-2017)
- Rolex Stadium (2018-)
| Location | Lexington, Kentucky:
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|---|---|
| Held | Annually, July |
| Length | One week |
| Inaugurated | 1937 |
| Breeds shown | American Saddlebreds |
| Largest honor | Five-gaited stake |
| Total purse | $70,000 |
| Number of entries | 1,000 |
History
The Lexington Junior League Horse Show was begun in 1937 by Marie Kittrell as a way to make money for charity. The first show was held at The Red Mile, a harness racing track, because it only cost US$1 (equivalent to $22.4 in 2025) to rent the venue. It attracted 216 horses and 24,000 spectators.[1]
The show was held at The Red Mile through 2017. In 2018, it moved to Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park, also located in Lexington. [2]
Competition
The show is the first of the three jewels of the Saddlebred Triple Crown. [3] It is held annually at The Red Mile Harness Track, and has been every year since its inception.[4] It is the largest outdoor Saddlebred show in the world and draws approximately 1,000 exhibitors. The total prize money offered exceeds $70,000.[3][5]