The Lexington Junior League put on its 74th annual Charity Horse Show last week. Like most people, when I think of Kentucky, and horses, my mind automatically goes to "thoroughbreds." The big, hulking horses who are bred to do two things: race and breed. These are the ones we see at Keeneland and Churchill Downs -- the ones who get the glory of big-money racing. Before I was involved with the Horse Show, these were the only horses I'd ever really seen.
The Horse Show, which has been the Lexington League's primary fundraiser since the event's inception in 1934, showcases Saddlebred horses, a breed originally used for farmwork and for the Civil War calvary, but with modern prominence in horse shows. This event kicks off the Saddlebred Triple Crown and draws approximately 30,000 spectators. It's a little more elaborate than your usual Junior League cookbook sale, to say the least...
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| The Red Mile Racetrack at set-up |
Since this was my first year as a member of the Lexington League, I thought I'd take a low-impact Horse Show placement. I spent the week manning the League's merchandise booth. We had so many adorable products; it was hard to choose among the hats, t-shirts and Tervis Tumblers for my favorite product! Needless to say, I helped the League's fundraising efforts out just a little by taking home a few pieces of my own...
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| Just some of the JL swag that was available for purchase |
This year, the Junior League paired with the
American Saddlebred Horse Museum and the
local Lilly Pulitzer store to put on a fashion show luncheon as part of the Horse Show festivities. Seriously, y'all. I had the chance to drink afternoon champagne
while catching a sneak peak at the upcoming Fall line (BTW, there are two navy dresses coming up--a maxi with a bit-and-buckle print and a knee-length, graffiti-inspired print -- that are simply TDF. I see them both in my immediate future.) And did I mention
Carson Kressley was the event's host?
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| Kindly forgive the distant photo; there were glasses to drink and people to see! |
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Fashion Maven Carson Kressley not only emceed the event, he actually was in attendance at most of the Horse Show daily classes. He is a dedicated horseman and a member of the ASHA board. And, he designed an
equestrian-themed print for Lilly this year. The event was so much fun; I could listen to Carson say "Hermès" all day long!
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| I seriously loved the second model's navy-and-white "Sloane" equestrian-themed maxi-dress! |
It was amazing to see the Lexington Junior League's hard work and planning take shape into such an incredible event. I hope to see all of y'all at Horse Show next year!
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| I didn't let a little rain get in the way of the Lilly luncheon! |
6 cheers!:
that looks like so much fun!
you're dumb and don't know anything about horses
I smell a blog war, Ms. Legally Fab.
This looks/sounds like so much fun! Love the last pic, looking at your rain boots :)
Looks and sounds like it was a great weekend!
Looks like a fun event! Lilly dress and wellies, so cute!
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