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 no 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.
Rehabilitation and Wellness Experience at Spy Coast Farm
Join us for a tour of the Spy Coast Farm Rehabilitation and Fitness Center! We'll begin with a tour of the facility, then go onto the rehab floor and in the barns to get a closer look at many of our modalities. During the experience, participants will get to interact with our staff to learn and see demonstrations of various technologies.
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.
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.
History and Connection: A Mill Ridge Story
Following the 250Lex Calendar schedule we are highlighting Mill Ridge's Long History in the city of Lexington. The tour will be lead by Price Bell Jr. the current manager of Mill Ridge and the 6th generation of the family to farm this land. Only offered 2/7/2025 & 2/21/2025
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
Our unique private experience takes a tour of some of the many different aspects of the industry WinStar is involved in, starting at our stallion complex, you will have the opportunity to meet the stallions, learn about breeding, how these horses earned their way into our stallion barn and even get to give a stallion a peppermint.
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!
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.
Valentine's "Dine with Drafts & Donkeys" at BraveHearts Equine Center – Private Experience
Best for guests who want to get up close and personal with equines. Pre-selected catered lite bites for guests + snacks to feed animals. Guests will be called to confirm food items 7 days out. BEST FOR All Ages + Kid-Friendly. ON THE TOUR This is a drop-off tour. Guests will be escorted to their enclosure where they’ll remain for the experience.
Valentine's "Dine with Drafts & Donkeys" at BraveHearts Equine Center – Private Experience
Best for guests who want to get up close and personal with equines. Pre-selected catered lite bites for guests + snacks to feed animals. Guests will be called to confirm food items 7 days out. BEST FOR All Ages + Kid-Friendly. ON THE TOUR This is a drop-off tour. Guests will be escorted to their enclosure where they’ll remain for the experience.