Interview with Josephine Abercrombie, March 21, 2007

Interview Summary

Josephine Abercrombie , the only child of J.S. Abercrombie, was raised in Texas where she began showing Saddle Horses as a young girl. Abercrombie reflects on her childhood in Texas, her success as a Saddlebred competitor, the establishment of her father's Pin Oak farm in Kentucky (now owned by the University of Kentucky), her years as a boxing promoter, and her involvement with Thoroughbreds. She discusses the breeding and training operation at the new Pin Oak which she established in 1987 and horses such as Sky Classic. Abercrombie also talks of her civic activities including the founding of the Lexington School.

Interview Keyword

Women in horse sports Horse racing Race horses The Lexington School

Interview LC Subject

Abercrombie, James Smither, 1891-1975 Abercrombie, Josephine Avalona, 1926-2022 Abercrombie, Josephine Avalona, 1926-2022--Interviews Agricultural extension workers Horse trainers--Interviews Pin Oak Farm (Ky.) Sky Classic (Show horse) Thoroughbred horse American Saddlebred horse

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