2025 Tours
Visit Airdrie Stud
Visit one of Kentucky's most historic Thoroughbred breeding farms, Airdrie Stud in Midway. Tours visit with the stallions, mares and foals who call the farm home, and reminisce on the history of this storied property. Please note: no restrooms are available and motorcycles, rideshare services, taxis etc. are not permitted on this tour.
Visit BraveHearts Equine Center
Located in Paris, BraveHearts is the largest draft horse rescue in the state, and gives equines a second chance in life. While visiting this nonprofit rescue, you will learn about the rehabilitation and adoption process and get hands on with some of the herd members - from Belgians and Clydesdales to Percherons, donkeys and more!
Visit Coolmore at Ashford Stud
On this guided tour of Coolmore at Ashford Stud, you will learn about the daily life of a working Thoroughbred stallion operation, as well as the history of Ashford Stud and the many famous horses that have called the property home.
Visit Denali Stud
Come and join us for a behind the scenes look at one of Central Kentucky’s leading thoroughbred nurseries. Best for guests who want to get up close and personal with mares & foals, and those who want to learn more about what it takes to run an industry leading commercial sales consignment.
Visit Hagyard Equine Medical Institute
Best for guests wanting a behind-the-scenes look into equine veterinary medicine, highlighting care & commitment for the horse. A must see for horse lovers!
Visit Hallway Feeds
We will go behind the scenes and walk through the plant to view manufacturing operations and offer our guests the opportunity to get their hands into freshly made feeds, smell the warm molasses, and discuss the banners regaling the legions of Thoroughbred racing champions that have been fueled by Hallway Feeds
Keeneland Behind-the-Scenes Sales Experience
Keeneland offers you an unique opportunity to experience a behind-the-scenes look at the world’s leading Thoroughbred auction house. This experience visits the world-renowned Keeneland Sales Pavilion and auction ring, where some of Thoroughbred racing's greatest horses have been sold.
Keeneland Owner's Experience
Experience a race day at Keeneland as the owners do. You will experience the pageantry as the horses make their way into the Saddling Paddock, the excitement of hearing “Rider’s Up”, and the thrill of thundering hooves near the Winner's Circle as the Thoroughbreds turn into the final stretch. This is truly the ultimate experience for racing fans.
Keeneland Backstretch Tour
On this unique tour, guests will stroll around just outside the Keeneland's stable area, or 'backstretch'. Among the possible activities you could see include a racehorse being bathed or a horse receiving new shoes. The tour will also make stops at the main track and training track, as well as the racing office and Sales Pavilion, when available.
Keeneland Morning Works Tour
Experience morning training at this historic racetrack and learn about the storied past of Keeneland Racecourse and the process of training and racing Thoroughbreds.
Visit the Kentucky Equine Adoption Center
Best for guests who want to get up close and personal with horses looking for new homes. Learn about equine care, rehabilitation and retraining on this experience.
Visit Mill Ridge Farm
Best for guests who want to touch a horse, are enthusiastic about carrots and want a well-rounded horse farm tour where they can learn more about the Thoroughbred business. PLEASE NOTE: This tour requires guests to arrive and drive in their own vehicles. No Motorcycles or Rideshare options i.e., Uber, Lyft or Public Taxi Services allowed.
Visit New Vocations
Come visit New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program and discover how we rehabilitate, retrain and rehome racehorses after they retire from the track!
Visit the Secretariat Center
Best for guests who want to see first hand how versatile the Thoroughbred is while learning more about retraining and rehoming these incredible athletes. Plus you’ll likely get to see some adorable mini horses, the Secretariat Center’s ambassadors!
Visit Spendthrift Farm | Stallion Complex Tour
Best for guests who want to learn more about the stallion business and breeding industry in Kentucky, and those looking to see some of the biggest names in horse racing history.
The Spendthrift Farm Shuttle Experience
Best for guests who want to cruise through a beautiful farm while learning about breeding and raising young Thoroughbreds with opportunities to get up close and personal with some mares and foals.
Extended Shuttle Tour of WinStar Farm
Best for guests who want to learn about the breadth of the Thoroughbred business, including a stop at the stallion barn and a cruise through a beautiful farm learning about breeding and raising young Thoroughbreds.
Visit WinStar Farm | Stallion Complex Tour
This one-hour tour will immerse you in the world of thoroughbred breeding. The tour will begin in our stallion barn where guests will get to learn about the history and operations of WinStar before meeting some of the champions that call the farm home.
Visit Taylor Made Farm
Best for guests who want to see a leading, family run Thoroughbred operation, including their stallion barn and a caravan through the farm learning about breeding, raising and selling young Thoroughbreds.
Private Yearling Sales Prep Experience at WinStar Farm
Best for small groups who would like to learn more about the yearling sales preparation process! Horse racing enthusiasts will enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience.
Visit McPeek Racing at Magdalena Farm
Best for guests who want to get up close and personal with horses in training, mares and foals. Get an inside look at the process of raising and training Thoroughbred racehorses.
Visit Lane's End Farm | Stallion Complex Tour
Best for guests who want to learn more about the stallion business and breeding industry in Kentucky, and those looking to see some of the biggest names in horse racing history.
The Lane's End Shuttle Experience
Best for guests who want to learn about the breadth of the Thoroughbred business, including a cruise through a beautiful farm learning about breeding and raising young Thoroughbreds and opportunities to get hands on with the horses.
Visit Gainsborough Farm | Mares & Foals Shuttle Tour
Best for guests who want to cruise through a beautiful farm while learning about breeding and raising young Thoroughbreds, not just in Kentucky but around the world.
Visit Jonabell Farm | Stallion Complex Walking Tour
Best for guests who want to learn more about the stallion business of the global Thoroughbred industry and those looking to see some of the biggest names in horse racing history.
Private Experience at Second Stride
Best for guests who want to see first hand how versatile the Thoroughbred is while learning more about retraining and rehoming these incredible athletes.
Visit Second Stride
Best for guests who want to see first hand how versatile the Thoroughbred is while learning more about retraining and rehoming these incredible athletes.
Private Experience at BraveHearts Equine Center
Located in Paris, BraveHearts is the largest draft horse rescue in the state, and gives equines a second chance in life. While visiting this nonprofit rescue, you will learn about the rehabilitation and adoption process and get hands on with some of the herd members - from Belgians and Clydesdales to Percherons, donkeys and more!
Private Experience at Darby Dan Farm
Your small group will learn about Kentucky's rich equine history, see parts of where the movie Secretariat was filmed, and meet mares, foals and stallions while visiting Darby Dan Farm in Lexington.
Private Experience at the Kentucky Equine Adoption Center
Best for small groups who want to get up close and personal with horses looking for new homes. Learn about equine care, rehabilitation and retraining on this experience.
Private Experience at Mill Ridge Farm
This relaxed setting allows for up-close-and-personal experiences with the horses, as well as breath-taking views of the land that the Bluegrass has come to be famous for. Get to know the stories of the Bell family; ask questions; pet the resident horses and take photos of them.
Private Experience at New Vocations
Best for small groups who want to see first hand how versatile the Thoroughbred is while learning more about retraining and rehoming these incredible athletes.
Private Experience at Second Stride
Best for guests who want to see first hand how versatile the Thoroughbred is while learning more about retraining and rehoming these incredible athletes.
Private Training Center Experience at WinStar Farm
This behind-the-scenes tour of WinStar will take guests to our exclusive training center! Watch the horses train in the morning on our very own dirt training track from the clocker’s stand with a cup of coffee and a donut in hand.
Private Meet the Stallion Experience at WinStar Farm
With this experience you will get to meet your favorite stallion up close and personal, learn more about his racing career, personality, and quirks! You’ll get to feed him peppermints and get your photo taken with the champion of your choice!
Private Experience at WinStar Farm
Best for small groups wanting an in-depth look into a leading Thoroughbred operation that covers every aspect of the business, breeding, sales, training, rehabilitation and racing!
Private Life is Good Experience at WinStar Farm
This is your chance to spend an afternoon with the fastest son of leading sire Into Mischief, Life is Good! Winner of the G1 Breeders Cup Dirt Mile, G1 Pegasus World Cup, G1 Whitney S., and G1 Woodward, Life is Good retired with over $4.5 million in earnings and 9 triple digit Beyer Speed Figures.
Visit the Secretariat Center
Best for guests who want to see first hand how versatile the Thoroughbred is while learning more about retraining and rehoming these incredible athletes. Plus you’ll likely get to see some adorable mini horses, the Secretariat Center’s ambassadors!
Visit Three Chimneys Farm | Stallion Complex Tour
Best for guests who want to learn more about the stallion business and breeding industry in Kentucky, and those looking to see some of the biggest names in horse racing history.
Visit TRF at Chestnut Hall
Please note this farm is located in Prospect, Kentucky, just outside of Louisville. Best for guests who are looking to enjoy the tranquility of racehorses in retirement and to hear the stories of these equine athletes, plus you’ll get to learn about a historical site in Louisville.
Pin Oak Stud Nursery Experience
Come and join us for a behind-the-scenes look at storied Pin Oak Stud, and meet some of the mares and foals that reside on the property. You will be walking & standing throughout the tour, and may caravan in your vehicles throughout the farm, due to this, Ubers, Lyfts and other rideshares are not permitted for this experience.
Pin Oak Stud Training Center Experience
Best for guests who want to get an inside look at the process of training and rehabilitating racehorses. Experience a morning of training at storied Pin Oak Stud in the heart of Horse Country, with stops at the stallion barn, training track, and rehabilitation barn.
Spy Coast Farm Grand Tour
Best for guests who want to learn more about the performance, sport horse world from an industry leading operation—breeding, training, and rehabilitation, you’ll see it all with Spy Coast.
Morning Training Experience at WinStar Farm
Best for guests who want to enjoy a morning cruise through a stunning horse farm, with a stop at the state-of-the-art WinStar Farm Training Center to watch horses exercising on the track.
Sunset Walking Tour at WinStar Farm
Best for guests who want to enjoy an evening walk at a stunning horse farm. This walking tour will take you through 1.75 miles of paved roadways with slight elevation changes, while viewing stunning horse farm scenes.
Visit Stonestreet Farm
Best for guests who want to get up close and personal with mares and foals, including some of the best broodmares in the game and racing’s future stars! Plus, you're likely to see Hall of Fame inductee Rachel Alexandra in her paddock.
Visit Gainesway Farm
Best for guests who want to see an elite stallion roster, to learn about the Thoroughbred breeding business and Kentucky’s rich history with the horse, plus you’ll get to see their unique stallion facility.
Private Experience at TRF at Chestnut Hall
Best for small groups who are looking to enjoy the tranquility of racehorses in retirement and to hear the stories of these equine athletes, plus you’ll get to learn about a historical site in Louisville.
Tiznow's Birthday Party at WinStar Farm
Join us as we celebrate the 28th birthday of legendary racehorse Tiznow at WinStar Farm! During this special event, you'll have the chance to take individual photos with Tiznow, give him a mint, hear about all of his quirks and racing highlights, as well as receive a unique Tiznow gift bag!