Derby Preparations

The last two weeks have been a blur building up to the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. I had several opportunities to visit the "backside" and watch the horses workout and some of the preparations that took place leading up to the Derby. There are some truly magnificent horses. I fell in love with the most beautiful paint companion horse. I know it is all about the thoroughbreds, but sometimes the saddlebreds just catch your eye with their massive power. I also had the pleasure of watching the blacksmith shoe one of the horses. He was kind enough to answer my questions and explain some of the ins and outs of shoeing a race horse. I hope you enjoy my pictures as much as I did taking them!