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Creative? Make a Handmade Mood Board

Here's a good starting point for nurturing your crafty side. Find out where you can buy these items and let the creativity begin! Barnhart Derby Chocolate Bar $10, available at Cellar Door Chocolates, 502.561.2940; Bourbon Balls $40, available at Cellar Door Chocolates; Scooter Davidson Beaded Horseshoe $25, available at Kore Gallery, 502.333.4335; Leather earrings $35, available at Scout, 502.584.8989; Emmylou Small Foldover Clutch $37, available at Block Party Handmade 502.589.1133 or 502.873.7571; Bourbon Built Flask $28, available at Regalo, 502.584.8999; Magenta Tulip Hand-Stitched Pocket Square $18, available at the Anchal Project, 502.709.4377; Alyson Thiel Paper Flower $10, available at Revelry, 502.414.1278; Hanna Barnhart 5X7 [...]

By |2018-06-21T15:12:50-04:00April 9, 2018|Derby|

Is Love Really Worth the Pain?

 “I’m so sick of love. Everyone I love seems to hurt me. I’m beginning to feel as though I must be the problem, although I’m a very giving woman. I always try to make everyone happy, but it turns on me. Is love really worth the pain?” As the great Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “All other pleasures are not worth its pain.” Love is amazing, isn’t it? But, when it’s not working, nothing hurts quite as deeply. The pain love causes is as real as the euphoric emotion it evokes. I believe everyone who loves [...]

By |2018-06-21T15:14:25-04:00April 7, 2018|Just Ask Joyce|

A Q&A with a Horse Exerciser

Chelsea Ryan, 26 Exercise Rider at Winstar Farm How long have you exercised race horses? About four years. Do you exercise or have you exercised any horses that have run in the Derby or Oaks? While I worked for Dominick Schettino I was fortunate to work with 2017 KY Derby Winner, Always Dreaming before he switched trainers. How long d