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How This Accountant Started Transporting Horses

By Lucy M. Pritchett Natalie Roberts didn’t expect to experience a Turning Point when she agreed to make a trip across the border into another country.This was seven years ago, and she was working in an accounting position with a firm in Southern Indiana. An opportunity arose for her to transport race horses to Canada. The trainer of those horses didn’t have a passport and couldn’t travel out of the country, so he offered Natalie what she says was a “substantial amount of money” to transport the horses and handle them at the track for [...]

By April Allman|2017-04-24T08:30:00-04:00April 24, 2017|Derby, Turning Point|

Lessons from a Successful Horse Owner

By Marie Bradby Stallion Kitten's Joy running in his paddock. Thoroughbred horse breeder and owner Sarah Kathern “Kitten” Ramsey with her husband Kenneth hold the title of the all-time winningest owners at Churchill Downs. They are also leading winners at other racetracks, including Keeneland in Lexington and Gulfstream Park in Florida, and have won multiple graded stakes, Breeders Cup, and Eclipse awards. Sarah, 78, still keeps her hand in the racing and other businesses (real estate, communications, etc.), despite suffering a stroke in 2008 that left her paralyzed on her right side and with limited ability [...]

By April Allman|2017-04-23T08:30:00-04:00April 23, 2017|Derby|

Five Ways to Use the Rainy Thunder Day

If the rain is keeping you away from Thunder, you can still kick off Derby with these ideas:Experiment with a Bourbon Cocktail to serve at your Derby party.Browse here or here or even here for the perfect hat.Make a Fascinator for a party or the track.Learn how to place a bet.Bake a Lily cake or make this Derby appetizer.

By April Allman|2017-04-22T08:30:00-04:00April 22, 2017|Derby|

Expose Yourself!

By Ashli FindleyWe checked in with some talented beauty professionals around Kentuckiana to get their insight on the best beauty treatments for your Derby look. Get ready to expose your best self.For winning hair When it comes to keeping a shine on your hair, Stefanie Griffith, co-owner of Strandz Salon & Threadz Boutique in New Albany, is quick to mention the Brilliance product line. Natalie Brown in a Kenzie Kapp hat, $350. Photo by Melissa Donald “That will completely add a lot of shine and protect your hair, too,” she says. For overuse of heating products [...]

By April Allman|2017-04-21T08:30:00-04:00April 21, 2017|Derby|

Would You Wear One of These Derby Hats?

Kentucky Derby Festival Queen Natalie Brown is wearing: Hat by Dee's Crafts, $149, 502.896.6755Choosing a classic look for Derby always works, but if you want to try something different, don't be afraid to push your style to the edge with one of these hats.Kentucky Derby Festival Princess Sidney Cobb is wearing: Hat by Gloriela Designs, $239, 502.510.6052Photos by Melissa DonaldAmber Schnobrich is wearing: Hat by Glitz by Gin, 502.244.1018Sidney Cobb is wearing: Hat by Jen's Derby Hats & Accessories, 502.291.3174

By April Allman|2018-05-15T20:44:03-04:00April 18, 2017|Derby|

What is Stacey Robinson Wearing to Derby?

By Keri Foy When your job takes you to Churchill Downs, your style choices have to pull double duty.The red carpet. The Barnstable Brown party. Celebrities. Does this sound like your Derby? Mine, either. But for Stacey Robinson, vice president and chief of staff for the Kentucky Derby Festival, they are all in a day’s — or night’s — work.You’ll find her in the standard-issue, khaki Kentucky Derby Festival (KDF) jacket during most of Derby season. But, come Derby Eve and Derby Day — this woman is dressed to impress without the stress.On Derby Eve, [...]

By April Allman|2018-05-15T20:44:03-04:00April 17, 2017|Derby, Work Wardrobe|

How This Accountant Started Transporting Horses

Lessons from a Successful Horse Owner

Five Ways to Use the Rainy Thunder Day

Expose Yourself!

Would You Wear One of These Derby Hats?

What is Stacey Robinson Wearing to Derby?

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