Attention all AQHA horse show enthusiasts the Markel Kentucky Classic AQHA Show to be held at Lakeside Arena in Frankfort, Kentucky on April 13-15.

In an effort to promote off the track Thoroughbred adoptions the Thoroughbred Horse Show Association offers owners of off the track Jockey Club Registered Thoroughbreds horse shows to give these horses valuable show experience in their second careers. These shows also highlight the versatility and athleticism of the breed to promote adoptions at facilities that work with retired racehorses in getting them adopted into new homes and second careers.

Indiana and Kentucky approved IBRA barrel racing horse shows to be held at Saddle Up Arena in Madison, Indiana April 13-15.

A local member of Covered Bridge Pony Club is headed to Australia as part of the International Pony Club Games Team.

The University of Louisville Equestrian Team will host a Hunter Horse Show at Stone Place Stables in Prospect, Kentucky. This horse show is a benefit fundraiser for the team.

UofL Alumni Clubs gearing up for the big Final Four Game against Kentucky this Saturday with plans to host offical game watch parties at various locations throughout Louisville.

New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program and the Retired Racehorse Training Project come together to present Thoroughbreds For All! An event planned for Rolex Kentucky weekend to promote retired Thoroughbred racehorse adoptions in Central Kentucky. Top equestrians to participate, including Hall of Fame Jockey Chris McCarron.

The Arabian Horse Celebration is bringing its inaugural big show to Louisville at Kentucky Exposition Center on September 19-22, 2012. This once again affirms Kentucky as the reigning Horse Capital of the World as it continues to host some of the biggest Equestrian Events in the World.

Beautiful horses with a lot of bling color and spots are what you will see at the Kentucky Paint Horse Club's Annual Spring Paint-O-Rama Horse Show in Frankfort, Kentucky's Lakeside Arena on March 31 and April 1.