Why did Kentucky become known for raising horses?

Answer 1

Kentucky is famous for racehorses because, since about 1874 and excluding only a few war years, the Kentucky Derby has been held at Churchill Downs. If you didn't know, this years winner is Mine That Bird. Anyways, this is the LONGEST going American race. That's why.

Answer 2

As an assignment, fourth graders in Oldham

County, KY had to write letters to the governor/senator about what laws they thought should be passed. Leah Holmes and Lauren Willdeboer

wrote that they thought the state horse should be the thoroughbred... and here we are!

Answer 3

Well it's famous for several reasons. The Kentucky Bluegrass is rich in nutrients. The open, rolling hills are great for horses to run on, and the number of available racetracks. That's why so many people started breeding and training farms there.

Answer 4

The Lexington Kentucky area is known for its racehorse farms. The Kentucky Derby is held in Louisville Kentucky each year.

Answer 5

Kentucky became known for raising horses because of thei horses and because the Kentucky Derby is the crown jewel and first race of horse racing's triple crown.

Answer 6

it doesnt matter where you train your horse, it depends on how you train your horse

Answer 7

The raise and race most and the best race horse on average.