Tours Experience Horses and Bourbon in Woodford County, Kentucky August 12, 2026 Experience the best of Kentucky’s Horse and Bourbon Country in Woodford County, Kentucky. Woodford County is home to many farms that specialize in Thoroughbred breeding and training. Many champion racehorses have called Woodford County home, whether they were raised, trained or retired here after their racing careers. Woodford County encompasses the towns of Midway and Versailles, and is located just 20 minutes from Lexington, Kentucky. This area is a can’t-miss stop for anyone traveling to the Bluegrass, and a perfect day-trip spot for locals looking to explore the Horse Capital of the World. Horse Farms to tour in Woodford County, Kentucky Airdrie Stud Midway, Kentucky Airdrie Stud sits on the hallowed ground of the former Woodburn Stud, a farm that was once home to legendary sire Lexington. Airdrie Stud is now home to 10 stallions, including two Kentucky Derby winners, over 100 broodmares and their foals, and yearlings. The farm Tours of Airdrie Stud are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning in April through August of each year. You can learn more and plan your visit by clicking here. Coolmore at Ashford Stud Versailles, Kentucky Coolmore at Ashford Stud has such an impressive roster of stallions, they are well known as the ‘Home of Champions’. These champions include Triple Crown winner Justify, Breeders’ Cup winners Golden Pal, Citizen Bull, Sierra Leone and more. When visiting Coolmore at Ashford Stud, you’ll learn about how this historic property grew from a cattle and tobacco farm, to the American home base of the international racing and breeding operation of Coolmore. Tours of Coolmore at Ashford Stud are offered nearly year-round. Learn more and plan your visit by clicking here. Double Dan Horsemanship Midway, Kentucky Get an inside look at how horses are trained for film, television and entertainment, and learn more about the world of liberty horsemanship. On a tour of Double Dan Horsemanship, you will have the opportunity to get up close and personal to horses who have worked on movie and entertainment sets like the television show Heartland and brand shoots for Versace, Vogue and more. Along the tour, their expert tour guide will provide insight into how these horses are trained. Plus, you might even meet a kangaroo!. Double Dan Horsemanship offers public tours on select dates. Learn more and book a tour by clicking here. Godolphin at Gainsborough Farm Versailles, Kentucky Get up close and personal to the next generation of champion racehorses at Gainsborough Farm, a nursery operation owned by Godolphin, the world’s largest breeding and racing operation. Gainsborough Farm offers shuttle tours with the opportunity to meet mares, foals and yearlings, while learning about this global racing stable. Gainsborough Farm offers public tours weekly, Thursday through Saturday. Click here to view their offerings. Lane’s End Farm Versailles, Kentucky Enjoy a well-rounded experience with a morning of tours at Lane’s End Farm. Lane’s End offers tours of their stallion division, home to champion racehorses turned top stallions like Flightline, Quality Road, and more. The farm also offers shuttle tours that visit with mares, foals, and yearlings, depending on the season. Lane’s End Farm offers tours daily, excluding Mondays. Click here to view their offerings. Pin Oak Stud Versailles, Kentucky Visit Pin Oak Stud to learn about how racehorses are bred, raised and trained. Pin Oak offers two tours – the Training Center Experience and Nursery Experience. The Training Center tour allows guests to get an inside look at how racehorses are trained and cared for on Pin Oaks’ personal training track and rehabilitation center. The Nursery tour is an immersive look at Thoroughbred breeding, and a chance to meet mares and foals. Pin Oak Stud offers tours each week, Thursday – Sunday. Click here to view their offerings. Resolute Racing Midway, Kentucky Visit the stunning property owned by Resolute Racing, the home base one of the industry’s most exciting new owners. Resolute Racing’s farm is home to a stellar broodmare band, including Breeders’ Cup winners Caravel and Goodnight Olive. Along with a passion for fast horses, Resolute’s owner, John Stewart, has an incredible private car collection, which you can visit with their Fast Horses & Fast Cars tour. Resolute Racing offers tours on Thursdays and Fridays. View their calendar and book your visit by clicking here. Taylor Made at Diamond A Farm Versailles, Kentucky Meet mares and foals at Taylor Made at Diamond A Farm, the farm where Kentucky Derby runner-up Renegade was born and raised. Diamond A Farm sits in the heart of Bourbon Country, overlooking Woodford Reserve Distillery. The farm itself has a rich history that is intertwined with Kentucky’s bourbon and equine history. Taylor Made at Diamond A Farm offers tours daily at 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Click here to view their offerings! Three Chimneys Farm Midway, Kentucky Experience an immersive look at the world of Thoroughbred breeding and racing with a tour of Three Chimneys Farm. The stallion roster is led by Gun Runner, one of the leading sires in the entire world. Throughout this tour, you’ll learn about the farm’s rich history, success on the racetrack, and see Gun Runner, Volatile, Gun Pilot, and the other stallions who reside in the stallion complex. Tours of Three Chimneys Farm are offered in April in October. View their tour schedule by clicking here. WinStar Farm Versailles, Kentucky Get an inside look at every aspect of the Thoroughbred industry at WinStar Farm, one of the world’s leading breeding and racing operations. WinStar offers tours for everyone – from their stallion complex and extended shuttle tours to scenic shuttle rides, training center tours and special events. Constitution, Life is Good, and Straight No Chaser lead their famed stallion roster. Tours of WinStar Farm are offered daily, excluding Sundays. Learn more about their offers and book your tour by clicking here. Where to explore, eat and stay in Woodford County, Kentucky Woodford County, Kentucky is home to two beloved towns, Midway and Versailles. Both have charming downtown areas and are rich with history and places to enjoy. Midway, Kentucky is straight out of a Hallmark movie (Seriously, the famed television channel filmed ‘Midway to Love’ in this precious town), and a great spot to wind down and relax. Take a stroll through downtown Midway, grab a bite to eat at Brown Barrel, Midway Bakery or Don Jockey, and go shopping at the Midway Makers Market or take part in a workshop at the Midway Arts Studio. Just a few minutes down the road is Versailles, Kentucky, another charming town with a lot to experience. Enjoy the day in Versailles with a coffee at The Amsden, pick up a souvenir from Horse Country at Bluegrass Traditions, view the murals in downtown, and more. Versailles is a great place to grab lunch, including Ricardo’s Grill & Pub, Wallace Station and more. Woodford County isn’t just known for horses! Midway and Versailles are both in the heart of Bourbon Country, with leading distilleries like Bluegrass Distillers, Buffalo Trace, Castle & Key, Woodford Reserve and more, within the county or a short drive away. Downtown Versailles is home to two stunning boutique hotels, The Aldenberg Hotel and The Woodford Hotel. Plus, if you’ve ever wanted to live like royalty, enjoy a stay and a locally-sourced meal at the Kentucky Castle, located in Versailles just a few minutes from Keeneland and the Bluegrass Airport. Please note, Each Horse Country tour requires that guests be ticketed in advance. Tickets are available for purchase at www.visithorsecountry.com or by calling 859-963-1004. Though this info has been researched & is being shared in good faith, tour availability is subject to change.
