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The American Saddlebred Museum held its annual World’s Championship Horse Show party on Wednesday, August 23rd during the Kentucky State Fair. The move in venue from the Saddlebred Café to the South Wing C Ballroom allowed for an additional 300 people to attend the event — a total of 800. The theme of the event was 70s game shows, which set the stage for a fun evening and many great outfits. Celebrity, Saddlebred “squares” competed to raise funds for the Museum. The squares consisted of Paul Boone, Donnie Brookshire, Vickie Byrd, Rich Campbell, Tré Lee, Jim Lowry, Christy Parker, Howie Schatzberg, and Bud Willimon. The Hollywood Squares-style Tic-Tac-Toe game, hosted by David “Tuffy" Owens, was the centerpiece of the entertainment. 5 sets of “X” and “O” contestants competed against each other during gameplay. The contestants were Justin Cowley vs. Ali DeGray, Dakota Willimon vs. Jeffrey Fetzer, David Rudder and Kenny Wheeler vs. James and Misdee Miller, Rob Byers vs. Phyllis Brookshire, and Allen Bosworth vs. Debbie McCurry.
Paul Boone was the winning celebrity, Saddlebred square, raising the most donations for the Museum. He’ll receive a lifetime membership to the Museum (and bragging rights!).
Tom Biederman conducted a live auction of a Hawaii vacation villa donated by DeRegnaucourt Ltd., Breeders Cup experience donated by Carson Kressley, six bottle 2013 horizontal of Pappy Van Winkle donated by Elizabeth Ghareeb & Michael Petty, a weekend in Orlando donated by Tracy Garcia & Jason Gershman, and a 2018 stallion season breeding to the World’s Champion stallion, Fort Chiswell’s Royal Kiss donated by Elisabeth Goth. Happy bidders received some great items while supporting the Museum. After the game and auction ended, the lighted, Saturday Night Fever dance floor opened and guests danced the night away. The event was a success, raising more money than the previous year. What a fun way for people to support the Museum in its mission to preserve history and highlight the Saddlebred breed.
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On July 8th, Executive Director Jennifer Foster and Event Chair Cindy Carcione, along with the Museum team put together a see-and-be-seen event during the Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show. As the unfortunate rain, though perhaps fitting given its historical frequency, subsided at the last year at the Red Mile over 200 guests enjoyed brunch and festivities at the Museum. People mingled and took in the Museum’s current exhibit, Legends of the Saddlebred World: The Lives and Times of Tom & Donna Moore, as well as entries to the 2017 Youth, Young Adult, and Adult Art Contest. There were long lines to meet and be photographed with Patricia Altschul, star of Bravo TV’s Southern Charm, and Fashion maven, Saddlebred enthusiast, and Museum Trustee, Carson Kressley. Altschul signed copies of her bestselling book, The Art of Southern Charm, and Kressley signed copies of his latest book, Does This Book Make My Butt Look Big? In the theater, riders in the Equitation Triple Crown, including Jama Hedden (Branham), Kate Harvey Codeanne, Catherine Schuessler McNeese (DuPont), Amanda Arrick (Robertson), Sarah Thordsen, Brittany McGinnis, Faye Wuesthofen, Nick Maupin, Jessie Wuesthofen, and Macey Miles took part in a lively panel discussion led by Curator, Kim Skipton. During brunch, Rodes of Louisville presented classic looks for men by Haspel, the prominent New Orleans based men’s clothing company renowned for its use of seersucker. Haspel was graciously a brunch sponsor and Laurie Haspel Aronson attended the event. Draper James, the southern inspired lifestyle brand founded by actress Reese Witherspoon, provided women’s fashion modeled by familiar faces from our industry. It was certainly a day to remember. We appreciate everyone that came out to support the Museum and hope that all of you had as much fun as we did!
Patricia Altschul, Cindy Carcione, Carson Kressley
Laurie Haspel Aronson, Carson Kressley, & Patricia Altschul
Matthew Williams & TJ Santaferra
Allyson Ehle, Janet Sterba, Nancy Ehle, & Candi Aversenti
Tracy Garcia & Leslie O’Sullivan
Equitation Triple Crown Panel: Kate Harvey Codeanne, Amanda Arrick, Sarah Thordsen, Faye Wuesthofen, Nick Maupin, Jessie Wuesthofen, Macey Miles, Brittany McGinnis, Jama Hedden, & Catherine Schuessler McNeese
Catherine & Ceil Wheeler with Patricia Altschul
Olivia Grace Blackwell & Patricia Altschul
TJ Santaferra, Donna Pettry-Smith, Jason Gershman, Patricia Altschul, & Carson Kressley
Bella Hodge & Carson Kressley
Kelli Parmley, Meredith Plant, & Jennifer Foster
The fifth annual Youth, Young Adult, and Adult Art Contest brought many wonderful entries to the Museum. Sally Jackson, always willing to help the Museum, acted as the contest’s judge. Congratulations to the winners!
Sarah Bennett, Saddlebred Snow Globe, Young Adult (19-35) Photography
Kailyn McGuire, Paddyngton’s Mark Of Disinction, Youth (16-18) Non-Photography
Cydni Simmons, Untitled, Young Adult (19-35) Non-Photography
Kaylyn Abbott, It’s Mahavalous In The Fall, Youth (14-18) Photography
Emily Brown, Tricolor, Youth (15 & Under) Non-Photography
Kendall Kelledy, Someone Pinch Me, Youth (13 & Under) Photography
Linda Owens, The Triumvirate, Adult Amateur (36 & Over)
