Horses Helped Shape the Course of Human History
Horses have played numerous essential roles in human civilization for thousands of years.
The Kentucky Derby
The Exciting Horses and History of The Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby was first held at Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, KY in 1875, making it the longest-running sports event in the United States. The race is held on the first Saturday in May and has been given the nickname of “the greatest two minutes in sports.”