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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. 

 

 

LEXINGTON, KY — December 19, 2018 — The American Saddlebred Museum is pleased to announce Jordan Bartosiak of Brookfield, WI is recipient of the first Keith Bartz Impact Scholarship Award. The scholarship committee chose Bartosiak from an outstanding group of nominees. The scholarship celebrates the life of Keith Bartz who focused his time, talent, and resources on building the American Saddlebred Museum and the celebration of the American Saddlebred horse. The recipient is an individual who exemplifies the same character and enthusiasm for our breed.

 

 

Bartosiak has been involved with the American Saddlebred for over ten years. Her home barn is Knollwood Farm in Hartland, Wisconsin. An accomplished equestrian at the Academy level, last year she began showing at the A level. In addition, she teaches riding lessons and works at summer camps for beginner and advanced riders. She routinely volunteers at riding events which support local charities including the Humane Society and other community educational outreach. She was an active participant in the Knollwood Knockouts, a youth group where she served as vice president and president. During that time, she organized many community events including coat drives, honor flights for veterans, and supported victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico as well as Saddlebred rescue efforts.

 

In school, Bartosiak is an important part of the Key Club, and is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and Student Council. She was a charter member of the SEED Club, which encourages students to be environmentally aware and has increased recycling in her school. She played on the tennis team for four years and served as team captain as a senior.

 

Bartosiak is a senior at Brookfield East High School and is currently applying to colleges. She plans to study neurobiology in hopes of becoming a dentist. Her work with the American Saddlebred and the community in general shows her enthusiasm for the breed and for the wellbeing of the community as a whole.