This Quirky Louisville, Kentucky Home Is a Horse Lover's Paradise
Jo Cornell really loves horses. So much so, that the renowned equestrian instructor has made her Louisville, Kentucky home, a shrine to her favorite pastime. From lamps made from riding boots to top hats worn by her father in horse shows of yesteryear, the three-bedroom home in the Douglas Hills neighborhood is a veritable temple to all things equine. See inside this one-of-a-kind abode.
The Living Room
A warm setting to relax. We love Cornell's signature shutters flanking the antique Welsh dresser with ivory key holes.
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Gather 'round the Fire
Take note of the many equestrian keepsakes like the 1859 engraving by G.Paterson, A Glimpse of English Homestead and the horse sculpture in front of the hearth.
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Sadie Snoozing on the Couch
The horse head sculpture above the pup is a replica of Cornell 's favorite lesson horse, Pennyrile. Teaching children helped in paying off her mortgage. While the horse may no longer be with us, Pennyrile's legacy endures.
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The Bar
How about the horseshoe centerpiece on this handsome bar? Even cooler: The lamp base in the foreground is made from a sterling silver trophy.
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The Foyer
Those lamps with riding boots as the base could not be more darling.
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Dining Room and Kitchen
The beautiful shutters at the entrance to this room were found at a salvage yard and repurposed by Cornell herself in her garage.
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A Special Display
Cornell discovered this eye-catching 100 year-old silver trophy in Wyoming.