LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — At the heart of the Kentucky Horse Park, a quiet but powerful transformation is underway, where the legacies of thoroughbred champions meet the resilience of America’s veterans.
On 22 rolling acres sits the Secretariat Center, named after the legendary racehorse known for his extraordinary heart. Here, another kind of strength is being nurtured through a unique program that gives both retired racehorses and service members a chance to start over.
Executive Director Bill Nelson saw the opportunity to bridge two of Kentucky’s most meaningful communities—horses and heroes…