Kentucky T Shirt — "Kentucky Bred, Bourbon Fed" Horse Tee

A Kentucky T Shirt With Papers

A thoroughbred squared up head-on, drawn in fine engraved crosshatch like an old stock certificate, inside a double-ring badge that states the pedigree: KENTUCKY BRED, BOURBON FED. The verdict rides underneath — never led, never followed.

It is the Kentucky t shirt for people who did not have to move here to earn it.

The Nitty-Gritty

• Fabric: Gildan 64000 Softstyle, 100% ring-spun US cotton at 4.5 oz/yd² (heathers blended)
• Print: full-color direct-to-garment, inked into the fibers, not a vinyl patch
• Fit: unisex, true to size, taped shoulders, ribbed collar
• Collar label: our printed Bluegrass Roots mark — no itchy tag
• Colors: Black, Dark Chocolate, Maroon, Forest Green, and Navy

The Design Up Close

One bone-cream ink, banknote-fine line work the garment shows through, arc lettering in heavy slab capitals. The Bluegrass Roots mark is stamped small into the bridle strap across the nose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the horse hand-drawn or a photo?

It is an engraved-style illustration — fine parallel and crosshatched lines the way banknotes and stock certificates were drawn, which keeps the print light and detailed at the same time.

Which color is the classic look?

Black is the default. Dark Chocolate and Forest Green leaning earthy, Maroon leaning bold — the single cream ink holds on all five.

Is this shirt true to size?

Yes. It is a unisex Gildan Softstyle cut that runs true to size, soft ring-spun cotton with taped shoulders and a ribbed collar.

Runs with “Holdin’ It All Together” in the Bluegrass Roots Kentucky lineup — same soft blank, same collar label.