The Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington will open for its 31st season on Sunday, March 15.

The park will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Oct. 31.

Daily equine events will include the “Parade of Breeds” and the Hall of Champions, where visitors can see two of the park’s most famous inhabitants, Kentucky Derby winners Alysheba and Funny Cide.

There will be a mare and foal show each day from May 25 to July 31.

The park also will hold various “test” events in preparation for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

During the events, horse owners who plan to compete in the games will bring their horses for practice runs in the venues in which they will compete during the games.

A full listing of events for the 2009 season can be found at www.kyhorsepark.com.

Admission is $15 for adults, $8 for children 7 to 12 and free for 6 and under.