Horse Capital with Samantha Lederman

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Veteran WUKY reporter Samantha Lederman's beat is all things equine - from trail riding to top-level competition and everything in between. Samantha's reports provide a vital window into Lexington's reputation as the "Horse Capital of the World."

This Was No Ordinary Ride: Equine Group Raises Awareness For Military Veterans, Suicide Prevention

October 3, 2020

The US Department of Veterans affairs reports that more than 78,000 veterans died by suicide between 2005 and 2017, and the numbers have been climbing...

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No Derby? No Problem As Equine Groups Take The Fun Online

May 2, 2020

Visit Horse Country has been one of Lexington and Central Kentucky’s success stories since it’s inception in 2014. Now numbering about 40 members incl...

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Horse Capital: 'We're Going To Redefine Equestrian Performance'

January 11, 2020

Horseback riding is a dangerous sport, and while there are plenty of safety studies that concentrate on jump technology, or horse physiology, historic...

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Equestrian Federation Cuts Ribbon On New Building

November 1, 2019

The United States Equestrian Federation cut the ribbon on its new headquarters at the Kentucky Horse Park Friday morning. WUKY Horse Capital reporter ...

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Horse Capital Reporter Samantha Lederman Spends A Day In The Booth With 'Voice Of Keeneland'

October 25, 2019

If you live in Central Kentucky there's a pretty good chance you've spent a day at Keeneland, and you've probably heard the races called by the track ...

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'Rock Star' Officer Oliver Featured Celeb At BreyerFest

July 11, 2019

Thousands of horse enthusiasts will again gather at the Kentucky Horse Park this weekend for BreyerFest - a three day extravaganza bringing the model ...

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A Day In The Life Of An Equine Dentist

June 11, 2019

Racehorses are high performance, high earning athletes, and as such, no stone is left unturned to make sure every minute advantage is capitalized upon...

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Horse Capital: Farriers; The Unsung Heroes Of The Equine World

March 12, 2019

Footwear is important for any athlete and when it comes to the equine world there's an old adage; "no foot, no horse." There's a lot that goes into ma...

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Law Group To Hold Equine Symposium At UK Wednesday

February 26, 2019

The Kentucky Journal of Equine, Agriculture and Natural Resources Law will hold it’s fifth annual Symposium Wednesday February 27th. WUKY’s Samantha L...

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Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate Enlists Artist To Bring New Life To Dead Wood

January 22, 2019

The grounds of the Henry Clay estate at Ashland Park are home to over 400 trees representing 44 species. When a black maple on the corner of Sycamore ...

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