Tag: Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby vs. Royal Ascot: Contrasting the Prestige and Traditions of Two Iconic Events

Suzanne Ashton
Kentucky Derby vs Royal Ascot. Images of horses racing

Americans have Derby Day, while the British counterpart is the Royal Ascot. The Royal Ascot is similar to the Kentucky Derby but spans over a week and includes the presence of different members of the royal family, elegant carriages, and, of course, extravagant hats. – no insight into mint juleps as of yet. Each race is separated by over 4000 miles, but the prestige and traditions are uncanny, and as two of the most prolific horse events worldwide, comparisons are often made.  Kentucky Derby: Did you know Dating back to 1875,…

The Role of Women in the Kentucky Derby

Suzanne Ashton
In this blog post, we will explore the role of women throughout history and the present-day Kentucky Derby and their contributions to the event. Image from Pixabay

The world-famous Kentucky Derby has been entertaining audiences and sparking passionate debates for over 140 years. Often thought of as a male-dominated sport, the festival surrounding the race is rapidly diversifying, with more female jockeys, owners, trainers, breeders, and professionals taking part every year.  In this blog post, we will explore the role of women throughout history and the present-day Kentucky Derby and their contributions to the event. The history of women in horse racing Women have been making strides toward being noticed in the world of horse racing throughout the…