Dressage Finds New Home at Kentucky Horse Park

USDF National Education Center at The Kentucky Horse Park

“The National Education Center will dramatically increase the visibility of USDF, our programs and the sport,” said Barish. “Ownership will also significantly reduce our overhead costs. The savings will benefit USDF members through enhanced education and competition programs, and enable us to fulfill our primary mission of dressage education.”

The Kentucky Horse Park, site of the FEI Games, Kentucky 2010, now hosts 28 equine management associations and organizations, including the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). USEF is equestrian sports’ national governing body. The FEI Games, Kentucky 2010, formerly the World Equestrian Games, will mark the first time these games will be held outside of Europe. USDF, USEF and the Kentucky Horse Park will all benefit from the worldwide attention and participation.

The Park attracts nearly 1 million visitors and hosts some 17,000 horses that compete or show in 60 events annually. It also adds to Kentucky’s economy by $160 million each year, while the National Horse Center community generates more than an additional $100 million. Revenue from taxes is more than $17 million.

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