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This year’s theme, Saddlebred Prom, is inspired by everyone’s favorite event — Prom. Guests are encouraged to dress to impress in attire from their favorite fashion era and dance the night away to music from Tony and the Tan Lines.

 

The highlight of the evening will be your favorite trainers competing to raise money for the Museum and vying for the crown of Saddlebred Prom King or Queen. Event guests will choose the winners, via CrowdRise at crowdrise.com/saddlebred-prom. The prom court includes: Rich Campbell, Bret C. Day, Jim Lowry, Todd Miles, Gerhardt Roos, TJ Santaferra, Kim Cowart, Tammy Devore, Melissa Moore, Mary Orr, Donna Pettry-Smith, and Tiffany Wheeler. In addition to the Prom Court competition, prizes will be awarded to guests in a variety of categories including “best dressed” and many others. Visit asbmuseum.org/saddlebred-prom and follow the museum at facebook.com/asbmuseum for more details.

 

Table sponsorships are available at a variety of levels and include reserved seating and other benefits. Individual tickets are also available. Tickets are available online at asbmuseum.org/saddlebred-prom.

 

For more information contact Amy Nelson at 859.259.2746 ext. 344 or [email protected].

 

Smith Lilly Lecture and Book Signing 

American Saddlebred Museum 

 

We are honored to have Smith Lilly, a renowned World Champion trainer and President of the United Professional Horsemen’s Association speak at the Museum. Lilly will speak about the UPHA, our industry and his book, Saddle Seat Horsemanship.  This is a free event, box lunches are available for $12, call 859-259-2746 to reserve. 

 

Open House

American Saddlebred Museum

 

Everyone is invited to drop-by the Museum for a free reception after the last class of the morning session. Enjoy a light lunch with wine and take a few minutes to mingle with friends, see your favorite items from the collection, and shop in the renovated gift shop. 

 

Lunchtime Lecture Series: Captain Rakes and Police Horse Oliver 

International Museum of the Horse

 

Continuing the partnership with the International Museum of the Horse, this Lunchtime Lecture features the Kentucky Horse Park’s own Mounted Police horse Oliver and his police partner, Captain Lisa Rakes. Captain Rakes will speak about the importance of Mounted Police horses and how Oliver was selected as the 2019 BreyerFest Celebration Horse.

Book signing by Susan Williamson 

Gift Shop Pop-up at the Gaited Gallery

 

Susan Williamson is a mystery author who puts Saddlebreds at the center of the story! She will be signing copies of her books “Dead on the Trial” and “Desert Tail” at the Museum Pop-up in the Gaited Gallery. 

 

Summer at Spindletop 

Spindletop Hall 3414 Iron Works Parkway

 

Join us at historic Spindletop Hall for a garden inspired morning of fashion, shopping and fun. This fundraiser includes brunch, open bar, a fashion show featuring Glasscock Women’s Apparel with special guest designer Lucian Matis and Crittenden Rawlings, skin care and cosmetics by Jeffery Fetzer, jewelry by Barry Brinker, hats by Jordan Skeen, and a silent auction.  Tickets are available at asbmuseum.org/summer-at-spindletop. 

 

For more information contact Amy Nelson at 859.259.2746 ext. 344 or [email protected].

 

Summer at Spindletop includes a fashion show, featuring models from the Saddlebred industry, with fashion provided by Glasscock Women's Apparel and Crittenden Rawlings. Makeup and skin care will be provided by Jeffrey Fetzer, jewelry by Barry Brinker, and hats by Jordan Skeen. Glasscock’s is featuring the designs of Lucian Matis, a Toronto based women’s wear designer. His label features elegant day wear and evening wear, featured in national and international publications including FASHION and WWD. This event is an exclusive opportunity to preview his designs in Kentucky.

 

Each designer will have a pop-up shop during the event with items exclusive to the event. Attendees will have the opportunity to shop with designers. A portion of the day’s sales will benefit the American Saddlebred Museum.

 

Tickets are available online: $125 (member price); $150 (non-member price). Sponsor tables of 10 are available for $2000 and includes priority reserved seating, two complimentary bottles of champagne, and a special gift.