Belle Reve Farm
Belle Reve Farm is a horse farm in Versailles, Kentucky, owned by actor William Shatner. It breeds American Saddlebred show horses.
Facilities and history
The farm is located near Versailles, Kentucky,[1] and covers a total of 360 acres.[2] The name Belle Reve comes from a translation of the words "beautiful dream" in French.[3] In 1993, the colt barn at the farm caught fire and five horses were killed.[4] Belle Reve is part of a therapeutic riding program that benefits Horses for Heroes.[5]
Horses
The farm breeds American Saddlebreds and Quarter Horses,[6] which are exhibited in horse shows.[7] The stallion roster includes the Champion Saddlebred, Call Me Ringo, who performed in harness at the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Lexington.[2] A former stallion was Sultan's Great Day.[8]
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