Taylor Made at Diamond A Farm Mares and Foals Tour

PLEASE NOTE: this tour requires guests to arrive and drive in their own vehicles. Due to the nature of this tour, motorcycles or rideshare options i.e., Uber, Lyft or public taxi services are unfortunately not allowed.

Best for guests who want to get up close and personal to mares and foals, and learn more about the Thoroughbred business.

WHAT YOU’LL SEE Mare, foals and yearlings (dependent on the season)

BEST FOR All Ages + Kid-Friendly, curious, casual, and committed fans welcome

ON THE TOUR You will be walking & standing, but you’ll get a break as you caravan in your car to multiple stops

Get an inside look at a storied Kentucky Thoroughbred farm with ties to legendary bourbon distilleries.

This tour takes you through the early life of a Thoroughbred racehorse, with multiple stops throughout the nursery division to meet mares and foals. You’ll have the opportunity to pet, feed peppermints and take photos with these future champions, while hearing expert commentary on pedigrees, conformation, foaling and more from your tour guide! You may even meet standout residents like 2023 Broodmare of the Year Indian Miss when visiting Diamond A Farm.

Throughout the tour, you’ll hear about the history of this property from its founding by the Taylor family in the early 1900’s to its time as Brookside Farm under the famed Allen Paulson, where it was home to legends like Theatrical (IRE), Cigar, Azeri and more.

Your visit will wrap up at the Diamond A Farm Store, where you’ll have the chance to browse exclusive merchandise and take home a special keepsake from your time on the farm.

ABOUT DIAMOND A FARM

The storied history of Diamond A Farm began with Colonel E.H. Taylor, known as the Father of the Modern Bourbon Industry. The farm eventually transitioned into the care of Allen E. Paulson as Brookside Farm, home to racing legends like Theatrical (IRE), Cigar, Azeri and more. The name ‘Diamond A’ was coined when Gerald J. Ford purchased the property as the home of his Diamond A Racing operation, which had a hand in top racehorses such as Pleasantly Perfect, Dixie Union, Paynter, Devil May Care and more.

Today, Diamond A Farm is managed under joint stewardship by Taylor Made Farm and Matt Hogan Stables – bringing the Taylor family back to this land nearly 100 years after Colonel E.H. Taylor operated the farm. Diamond A is home to mares, foals and yearlings – a special opportunity to meet the next generation of champions.

Located conveniently to major bourbon distillieries, including Castle & Key and Woodford Reserve, along with other top horse farms.

ABOUT TAYLOR MADE FARM

Inspired by their founding father, “Daddy Joe,” Taylor Made Farm was established in 1976 by Duncan Taylor and his friend Mike Shannon, along with Duncan’s brothers Ben, Frank, and Mark. Still family-owned and operated, what began as a small boarding farm has now expanded to nearly 1,100 acres of beautiful rolling hills. Today, Taylor Made Farm is home to 10 stallions including World Leading stallion NOT THIS TIME, Kentucky Oaks and Breeders’ Cup winners, Graded Stakes champions, future racing stars, and a thriving community of mares, foals, & yearlings. 

Aside from the beautiful farm, Taylor Made is best known as the worldwide leader in Thoroughbred Sales in North America. With over $3 billion in horses sold, they have raised and sold more than 135 Grade 1 winners, including 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah. Notable sales include Havre de Grace, sold for $10 million, and Songbird, sold for $9.5 million, making Taylor Made a dominant force in the industry. 

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