Itineraries Day Trip Itinerary: Pin Oak Stud and Woodford Reserve September 17, 2026 Central Kentucky is a region known for producing the world’s best racehorses and Bourbon. Some of the world’s top horse farms and distilleries sit among the rolling hills of the Bluegrass. Follow this itinerary for a full day exploring Kentucky’s Horse Country, including an interactive horse farm tour, locally-sourced meal and distillery tour. This itinerary is based off of tour offerings in Summer and Fall of 2026. TOUR 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Meet momma mares and young foals on a tour of Taylor Made at Diamond A Farm in Versailles. This highly interactive tour takes guests behind-the-scenes of a leading Thoroughbred breeding operation, with many opportunities to pet and feed horses. Throughout the tour, guests will learn about the fascinating world of Thoroughbred breeding and racing, and have the chance to meet leading broodmares and their offspring. The Pin Oak Stud Training Center Experience is offered on most weekdays at 10:30 a.m., which can be booked by clicking here. Taylor Made at Diamond A Farm is located near some of the world’s leading distilleries. Meet young Thoroughbreds at Taylor Made’s Diamond A Farm in Versailles. EAT 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Enjoy lunch at one of Central Kentucky’s favorite local spots, Wallace Station Deli and Bakery. Wallace Station is owned by Ouita Michel, a famed Kentucky chef known for her emphasis on locally-sourced ingredients and farm to table meals. Located in the heart of Horse Country on the scenic Old Frankfort Pike, and just a few minutes from Pin Oak Stud, Wallace Station is a must-visit stop when touring the Bluegrass. Wallace Station is located on scenic Old Frankfort Pike, in the heart of Horse Country. Enjoy a locally-sourced meal at Wallace Station Deli and Bakery in Midway, Kentucky. TOUR 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Meet mares and foals at Pin Oak Stud’s nursery division, located on Old Frankfort Pike in Midway. Guests will have the chance to pet and feed peppermints to momma mares and young horses, the future athletes of Pin Oak’s racing stable. Throughout the tour, the expert tour guide will provide insight on how racehorses are raised, and why Kentucky is widely considered the best place in the world to raise these horses. The Pin Oak Stud Nursery Experience is offered most days at 1:30 p.m., learn more and plan your visit by clicking here. The Pin Oak Stud nursery division is home to mares, foals and yearlings. Meet momma mares and young foals at Pin Oak Stud’s nursery division. EXPLORE 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Visit one of Kentucky’s most famed distilleries, Woodford Reserve, to learn about the process of crafting Bourbon, from fermentation to distilling to bottling, and every step in between. Woodford Reserve’s stunning campus is the setting for a fascinating tour, with opportunities to experience a guided tasting or enjoy a craft cocktail. Learn more and book a visit of Woodford Reserve by clicking here. Explore the grounds of Woodford Reserve with a guided tour. Enjoy a guided Bourbon tasting at Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky. Note: This itinerary is a suggestion only and is based on a sample of what tours may be available summer and fall of 2026. 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.
