In addition to it's famous Bourbon Whiskey, Kentucky is also known for its horses. The speed and strength of these horses is legendary throughout the world. This is due in large part to the concentration of limestone, and other minerals, found in the soil which gives them very strong bones.

Kentucky was the 15th state to join the union in 1792, although technically it is a commonwealth. One of only 4 in the United States today. The other 3 being Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.

In the heart of Lexington is the University of Kentucky. The Kentucky Wildcats have won 7 NCAA Men's Basketball National Championships, second only to UCLA. They won their last trophy in 1998 under Coach Tubby Smith.

The Kentucky State Quarter, issued in 2001. Features a landscape of a horse farm, and the title of the state song "My Old Kentucky Home". Written by Stephen Foster in 1850

Just another beautiful day in Kentucky