Angie Beavin

May 20, 2024 | lex18.com | Angie Beavin

MOREHEAD, Ky. (LEX 18) — A lot of people are celebrating graduations this month. A family in Rowan County is celebrating their daughter receiving both a degree from a university as well as her high school diploma. Miana Ratcliff spends time helping her parents at their floral design shop in Morehead. That's in between the time she's spending finishing up her senior year at Rowan County High School.

May 4, 2024 | lex18.com | Angie Beavin

(LEX 18) — Every horse running in the Kentucky Derby has its unique story. Those stories include the people behind them, from the owners to the breeders and trainers. There's one horse that's captured the attention of many this year because of one man. Larry Demeritte says West Saratoga is simply the best horse he's ever trained, and he's been around horses since he was a child growing up in the Bahamas. While the duo is capturing attention, they're also capturing hearts.

May 4, 2024 | lex18.com | Angie Beavin

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — The heart of the thoroughbred industry is in central Kentucky, with many prestigious horse farms sprawling among the Bluegrass. Lucky for us, many of the farms open their gates to the public for tours. One popular tour company, "Unique Horse Farm Tours," has been offering people a look behind the scenes for years. Shaun Washington, with his wealth of knowledge and personal anecdotes, has truly found his calling in running a horse farm tour business.

May 4, 2024 | lex18.com | Angie Beavin

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Horses run in the Derby as three-year-olds, and for most thoroughbreds who wind up racing, their competing days are over not long after that age. They still have a lot of life ahead of them. If they're not breeding, that's where rehabilitation and retraining programs come in. Thoroughbred racehorses have a bright future after their racing days are over, thanks to the efforts of the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program in Lexington.

May 4, 2024 | lex18.com | Angie Beavin

GOSHEN, Ky. (LEX 18) — The Kentucky Derby brings thousands of tourists to the area each year, and while Derby Week is centered on the races at the track, many people also explore other attractions the state has to offer. Located in Oldham County, Hermitage Farm is a picturesque farm that encapsulates the essence of Kentucky. It is just 25 miles from Churchill Downs, making it an ideal stop for visitors looking to explore the area's attractions beyond the racetrack.