Kentucky Derby 2004 began the life-size

Gallopalooza horses, www.gallopalooza.com

which splattered the streets of Louisville

with artistic colors. Artist Mari Renn created two

 life-size horses in 2004, five miniatures in 2005

that sold at the Mint Jubilee Gala during Derby time and again her miniature of "Big Red" was the high seller in the amount of $3,000.00. Mint Jubilee 2006,  Mari created three miniatures "Seattle Slew," "Secretariat", and "Affirmed" total sell prices for these three horses were $6,300.00.  Half of the proceeds from the Mint Jubilee go to the non-profit organizations of Brightside and cancer research.  Five miniatures in 2006 and 2007. 

  Own your own smaller miniature of your favorite famous horse or your own horse and legacy from artist Mari Renn. Email artbz@bellsouth.net or call to give personal details and get a price quote to 502-363-1004.   New Year special  *************

 War Admiral sold at the online auction at the first Gallopalooza 2004 for $16,050.00, and now in the private collection of Larry Franklin, 505 West Ormsby Avenue, Louisville Kentucky.  War Admiral won the Triple Crown in 1937.

 Kentucky Air National Guard "Thoroughbred Express" in the Pegasus Parade 2004  in the

                                  private collection of Linda and Lewis Prince. 

 Pegasus Parade 2004                                                    Above: Allen Corbin pursuaded

                                                                                      the five Services to give War Admiral

                                                                                         a  ceremonial Color Guard.

    Maryhurst's teens from the  "Mind's Eye Art Club" planned and created "Second Chance Dreamer."

  "Big Red" the miniature highest winner in 2005 $3,000.00

      in the collection of Linda & Lewis Prince of New Jersey.

Gallopalooza Party 2004, pictures of                    

artist Mari Renn with Lt. Col. Frymeir,             Below: 2006 Mint Jubilee Jean Cruguet

Mayor Jerry Abramson and Jockey Pat Day.       Seattle Slew's Jockey signed his side.

 Secretariat sold for $2,800.00 at the Mint Jubilee 2006 proceeds

  split between Brightside and for cancer research, signed by Jockey Ron Turcotte.

    Affirmed  and Seattle Slew sold for $1,750.00 each,  both are in the

  private collection of Linda and Lewis Prince, Affirmed signed by Jockey Steve Cauthen below.

 Lewis and Linda Prince              Affirmed's right side Steve Cauthen signed

 Ron Turcoutte signed Secretariat        Jean Cruegeut  Seattle Slew

        Lewis & Linda's home

  Barbaro in the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey R. Chaplin, Chief Executive of Southern Wine & Spirits of America, INC. Miami, Florida. harveychaplin@southernwine.com

    Ryder Cup Horse                        America's Victory Ryder, sponsor: Linda and Lewis Prince

Mint Jubilee 2009,    Evander Holyfield                                  and                               Valerie Bertinelli

       Eight Belles, Angel of the Track       both bought by Linda and Lewis Prince           Big Brown

                    Mari' and Jockey Great Jean Cruguet

                                                                                                                                 Eight Belles & Big Brown

        Mary Bryne with Brightside, Felicia Payne and Mari' Renn at Mint Jubilee 2009

                     A Taste of Kentucky- John Hassman's "Sea Heroes" Gallopalooza 2009 

                                                          Mari' at work                                                                          

202 South Fourth St. until auction in Oct. 2009