Today, the Kentucky Derby has made quite an impact on society in the horse world, and even in professional sports world. It is a very popular and viewed sport, whether you watch it at home with the family, at the bar with friends, or at the real race itself, its tradition for many people. Stars have a big interest in horse racing as well. Also, the fashion has had a big impact on our society-People like to stand out and be noticed. That is exactly the fashion at races today too. The big hats, fancy hair and make-up, and nice dresses all plays into the look of the racing day. Another part of the tradition of horse racing that we still practice today is the bidding and the famous ‘Mint Julep.’ Bidding on horses was and still is today one of the most important parts of the sport. Mint Juleps are one of the bigger ways to make a profit because of the high pricing and the popularity. It is what many wealthy people do at a horse race today-Buy a mint julep before you go to your seats. It is a sign of wealth, as well as superiority.
As we know, the breed used in racing is a thoroughbred. Today the breeding of these horses has been impacted a great deal from the racetrack. Now days, instead of just breeding this horse for racing, they are also bred for other disciplines, like western, English, and many more, but still best known for horse racing, because of their speed and athleticism.
The Kentucky Derby has reflected American society in ways that other sports couldn’t have. It brought fame to people, and people to fame. It brought in money that was very much needed, especially in some of the tougher economic times that the world has seen. It brings fashion, labels, and elegance to American culture. Above all, it is a time for people to relax, have fun and watch the horses run their hearts out, doing something the rider and horse both have a passion for. The Derby started because of the good ideas and thinking’s of Lewis and Clark. They discovered the world of horse racing when they traveled to England to find that there was a derby there called, “The Epsom Derby.” They then brought theses ideas back and formed “The Kentucky Derby.” It is a sign of the times because it shows that when new things were discovered, they were put into play right away.
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