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.