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Friday, April 25
12:45 Martha Murdock Stables (Arabians) – Mid-Day Appetizer Break
2:45 Fine Bourbon Tasting at Woodford Reserve Distillery
3:30 Thoroughbred Historic Farm Drive
5:00 Winstar Farm (Thoroughbred Racing) – Casual Dinner
7:30 Leave for Hotel
Saturday, April 26
7:45 Light breakfast served at hotel
8:15 Buses Leave Hotel
8:30 Rolex Three-Day Event (Cross-Country Day)
12:15 Lunch at United States Equestrian Federation
FEI World Games Presentation
David O’Connor autograph/book signing
2:30 Reining Clinic – Dessert & Coffee Bar
4:00 Travel to Shelbyville, Ky.
5:00 Undulata Farm – SHELBYVILLE SADDLEBRED SOIREE & FEAST
8:00 Leave for Hotel
9:00 Arrive at Hotel
Sunday, April 27
7:15 Buses leave Hotel
7:45 Coffee at Keeneland Race Track (Private Tour/Watch morning workouts)
9:30 PlayMor Farm – Sunday Brunch
11:30 Leave for Hotel
12:00 Arrive at Hotel
-Tour Concludes-
Optional Tour Excursion
Guests who choose to stay an extra day can opt for an additional excursion to Churchill Downs, as Derby week excitement winds to a fever-pitch. Churchill Downs tours are not available to the general public during Derby week. But Destination Equus guests will receive exclusive access Monday, April 28 for a private tour of the track, in-field, stabling areas and winner’s circle, and a sneak peek at the 2008 Derby contenders in their morning workouts.
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