It’s Almost Here… The Kentucky Derby

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Access Publishing Group Senior Editor Nancy Norton The Kentucky Derby! Managing Editor Julie Kidrowski Multimedia Developer Nicholas Liddeke Web Maestros Chet Davis Megan Ruth Print Design & Production Deanna O’Byrne W hether your party is for 185 (this is the 185th year running), for 20 (the number of horses racing) or just for your family and friends, these trastraw and felt hats for everyone you’ve invited at a craft store. Let your imagination go wild on the decorations to adorn the hats. Set up a hat station: inby Michelle Theisen, Contributor If you love an excuse to throw a “shindig,” the Kentucky Derby has everything you need to create a party your guests will remember. Editorial advisors Emma, Emma, Ezri, Faith, ditional Derby party ideas are sure to be a success. clude silk flowers, glitter, ribbon, glue, and sequins. You can even bring in Hallie, Lauren, Macie, Here are some party ideas based some horse trinkets. Madison, Mary, Noah, Ryenn, Sammie, Sarah on Derby traditions straight from the horse’s mouth (otherwise known as Silks, Silks, Silks advertising sales@horseandacademy.com www.kentuckyderby.com): These are the brightly colored jerseys worn by the jockeys to identify each Online www.horseandacademy.com horse and rider. This party theme definitely requires Facebook Horse & Academy Magazine a trip to the fabric store. Purchase enough silky material in Twitter @HorseAndAcademy It’s all about the Hat, Darling!! bright colors and combinations to create a sash for everyone. Horse & academy Magazine 2001 Grand Boulevard #501 Kansas City, Missouri 64108 For this party theme, the Derby hats worn by girls and women are a must! If you do not sew, ask the fabric store to hem your fabric based on p: 816.423.8888 Large, ornate and festively decorated, your specifications. f: 816.842.1219 the hats may cause more conversation Guests will wear a sash and be Horse & Academy Magazine is published every month by Access Publishing Group, than the race. Add in some costumes, awarded pins as events occur. You can 2001 Grand Boulevard, Suite 501, Kansas City, Missouri 64108, 816.471.1577. and you’ve got yourself a party! award pins based upon dice rolled, colHorse & Academy Magazine is distributed free of charge in the greater Kansas City And why not get the boys and the ors spun on a wheel, silks drawn from metro area with additional distribution sites in select cities of Kansas and Missouri. If men in on the fun, too? Gentlemen a hat, silks assigned to a winning race interested in distributing Horse & Academy Magazine at your place of business, please should come in their dapper attire, and “time,” or to winners of “Pin the Silk contact Publisher at address above. Submissions of news, tips, stories, artwork and wear costumes, top hats, bowties and on the Horse” (played like Pin the Tail other relevant material are welcomed. We walking-canes. It might be a good idea on the Donkey). Be sure to purchase will not be able to return unsolicited material. Horse & Academy Magazine reserves the to have a few inexpensive extra hats on enough pins to cover all your events.right to accept, reject or edit any submitted material. Submissions may be made online hand, just in case. to info@horseandacademy.com. Copyright © Horse & Academy Magazine 2012 Have a contest and have some fun! Twin Spires Derby Build Magazine and its contents may not be sold or reproduced in any form whatsoever Prizes can be based upon the largest, Hobbyists, get ready to compete in this without the expressed legal consent of the gaudiest, most appropriate, and most party theme! The Churchill Downs copyright owner. FOR SUBSCRIPTION QUESTIONS, in- inappropriate…you get the picture. are known for those Twin Spires cluding renewals, address changes, email preferences, billing and account status, And don’t forget to take plenty of pic- built in 1895, and these landmarks email subscriptions@horseandaccademy. com or write to Horse & Academy Maga- tures during your party, too. define the track. Your invitations zine, 2001 Grand Blvd, Suite 501, Kansas City, MO 64108. You could also have guests make can ask guests to bring in what you their hats at your event. Buy enough have asked them to make, or they

can make projects at the party. Party constructions will be dependent upon the amount of construction materials on hand. You can use Legos, trinkets, papermache with wire, and balloons; just use your imagination! Ideas for construction projects include making the Twin Spires, a steeple, a mini-horse track, a horse, and a Derby hat. Prizes should most definitely be awarded.

Garland of Roses

At the Derby, the winning horses receive an arrangement of roses. You could have a Best of Show at your party, and present this award to the guest with the best overall performance in costume, games, and activities. You could even host your own Derby Day race, and award the Garland of Roses to the winner! It’s your party, so make it reflect your idea of fun.

For all Events

Incorporate the following: • Decorations: You can add jockey silks, tack items and roses to the tables. • Memorable Derby moments: Did you know Secretariat still holds the fastest record at a below two minute finish? • Favorite horse movies: Show Secretariat, Black Stallion¸ Seabiscuit,

National Velvet, Man from Snowy

River, or your own favorite. • Mint drinks: A traditional drink adds history to the party! Try mint ice-cream shakes, lemon-

lime soda with lime sherbet, or lemonade with a sprig of fresh mint. • Photo station: Set up straw bales with silks and horse memorabilia. Use photos as a parting gift. • Kentucky Derby facts and trivia:

If your group is serious about their Derby, this can be an event in itself. • Roses: As awards or parting gifts, everyone likes roses. • Food: While traditional Derby food, like Kentucky hot-browns, cucumber sandwiches, pecan pie and burgoo is wonderful, you should serve something you know you and your guests will enjoy! Last but not least, enjoy your event. We’d love to see your pictures – please send them to us at info@horseandacademy.com! n

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