Special KY Three Day Episode with Max Corcoran and John Nunn for April 20, 2026 by WERM Flooring - Horses in the Morning
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In this special Kentucky Three-Day Episode of Horses in the Morning, hosts Glenn DeGeek and Jamie Jennings dive deep into the history, culture, and excitement surrounding the Kentucky Horse Park and the annual event. The show features a candid conversation with veteran groom Max Corcoran, who shares his decades-long journey at Kentucky, his love for the event's unique energy, and his current role supporting John Nunn’s horse, Zelda. Max reflects on the evolution of the event, the camaraderie among grooms, and the unpredictable weather that always keeps competitors on their toes. The episode also spotlights John Nunn, former Bitter Britain and now of Nunn Finder Products, who recounts his 27-year legacy at the Kentucky show, the challenges of vendor logistics, and the rise of online commerce through initiatives like Tack of the Day. The hosts unpack fascinating trivia about the event’s history, including the 1978 inaugural World Championships, the legendary Man O' War statue, and the rare stallion Windfall 2’s 2004 victory. A heartfelt post-show segment features a nostalgic chat with Rose from Equus Now, reflecting on the early days of online horse retailing. Throughout, the episode blends humor, history, and insider knowledge, celebrating the enduring magic of Kentucky as the Mecca of equestrian sport.
The Kentucky Horse Park, established in 1977, is the world’s first park dedicated to the human-horse relationship and houses the historic Man O' War statue, which was sculpted while the horse was still alive.
Max Corcoran has attended Kentucky over 20 times, serving as a groom for top riders like Karen O'Connor, and values the community, course walks, and camaraderie among grooms.
John Nunn’s 27-year run at Kentucky’s vendor booths (formerly Bitter Britain, now Nunn Finder) highlights the evolution of equestrian commerce, including the rise of Tack of the Day and the challenges of logistics and customer demands.
The 1978 Kentucky Three-Day Event drew 70,000 spectators on cross-country day—far exceeding expectations—and led to major safety reforms in eventing due to the high number of horse retirements.
Only one stallion, Windfall 2, has won the Kentucky Three-Day Event, doing so in 2004 under rider Darren Chachai, making it a rare and notable moment in the event’s history.
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Welcome to Kentucky Week: History, Horses, and Hype
“You have to, as a horse person, take a trip to the Mecca, which is the Kentucky Horse Park and see it all.”
The Man O' War Legacy: From Life to Legend
“The famous equestrian sculptor Herbert Haseltine began working on the statue while Man O' War was still alive.”
Max Corcoran: Grooming the Legends
“It's such an epic competition. I love the energy that that horse park brings and the energy that the three-day event brings to the horse park.”
John Nunn: The Evolution of a Vendor Empire
“We sold 400-carat shirts in one day. Oh, britches too. Sometimes we sell 300 pairs, 400 pairs of britches in a day.”
The 1978 Kentucky Three-Day: A Wild Start
The hosts recount the chaotic debut of the Kentucky Three-Day Event in 1978, which drew 70,000 spectators—far more than expected. The lack of infrastructure, poor weather, and high horse dropout rate led to international controversy and major safety reforms in eventing.
“The famous equestrian sculptor Herbert Haseltine began working on the statue while Man O' War was still alive.”
“The first day we did ten thousand dollars in sales. PayPal said, oh, this must be a scam. We're holding your money.”
“You have to, as a horse person, take a trip to the Mecca, which is the Kentucky Horse Park and see it all.”
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Jamie Jennings
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