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Ashland: A Home for Horses

April 23, 2019

While Ashland had been home to some famous human beings (Henry Clay preeminent), the estate was for about a century the birthplace, home, and burial ground for some very celebrated horses. Henry Clay began racing thoroughbreds for pleasure in 1809.  He was involved with the Lexington Jockey Club until 1823 and sometimes held private races … More Ashland: A Home for Horses

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Ashland: A Home for Horses

May 5, 2018

While Ashland had been home to some famous human beings (Henry Clay preeminent), the estate was for about a century the birthplace, home, and burial ground for some very celebrated horses. Henry Clay began racing thoroughbreds for pleasure in 1809.  He was involved with the Lexington Jockey Club until 1823 and sometimes held private races … More Ashland: A Home for Horses

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Ashland: A Home for Horses

May 3, 2016

While Ashland had been home to some famous human beings (Henry Clay preeminent), the estate was for about a century the birthplace, home, and burial ground for some very celebrated horses. Henry Clay began racing thoroughbreds for pleasure in 1809.  He was involved with the Lexington Jockey Club until 1823 and sometimes held private races … More Ashland: A Home for Horses

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Ashland: A Home for Horses

February 20, 2016

While Ashland had been home to some famous human beings (Henry Clay preeminent), the estate was for about a century the birthplace, home, and burial ground for some very celebrated horses. Henry Clay began racing thoroughbreds for pleasure in 1809.  He was involved with the Lexington Jockey Club until 1823 and sometimes held private races … More Ashland: A Home for Horses

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Ashland: A Home for Horses

May 4, 2013

While Ashland had been home to some famous human beings (Henry Clay preeminent), the estate was for about a century the birthplace, home, and burial ground for some very celebrated horses. Henry Clay began racing thoroughbreds for pleasure in 1809.  He was involved with the Lexington Jockey Club until 1823 and sometimes held private races … More Ashland: A Home for Horses

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Ashland: A Home for Horses

October 25, 2012

While Ashland had been home to some famous human beings (Henry Clay preeminent), the estate was for about a century the birthplace, home, and burial ground for some very celebrated horses. Henry Clay began racing thoroughbreds for pleasure in 1809.  He was involved with the Lexington Jockey Club until 1823 and sometimes held private races … More Ashland: A Home for Horses

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Ashland: A Home for Horses

February 29, 2012

While Ashland had been home to some famous human beings (Henry Clay preeminent), the estate was for about a century the birthplace, home, and burial ground for some very celebrated horses. Henry Clay began racing thoroughbreds for pleasure in 1809.  He was involved with the Lexington Jockey Club until 1823 and sometimes held private races … More Ashland: A Home for Horses

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