Itineraries Horse Farm Tours Near the Kentucky Horse Park April 19, 2025 Whether you’re visiting the Kentucky Horse Park for one of their marquee events like the Defender Kentucky Three Day Event, BreyerFest, or National Horse Show, or simply exploring the park with your family and friends, we recommend pairing a visit to the Horse Park with a tour of a nearby equine attraction (or two!). The Kentucky Horse Park is located on the north end of Lexington and Fayette County, and is home to equine exhibits, museums and shows that provide great experiences for those looking to learn more about the horse. While visiting the Kentucky Horse Park, why not explore even more of Kentucky’s equine culture? Within just a few miles of the park are premier farms and facilities focusing on a variety of equine-centric activities, from sport horses at Spy Coast Farm to stallions at Spendthrift Farm and the veterinary clinic of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. Plus, the Secretariat Center retrains retired racehorses right on the grounds of the Horse Park! We’ve compiled a list of the horse farm tours located within about a fifteen minute drive of the Kentucky Horse Park, along with some of our favorite spots to explore or grab a bite to eat in the area. Secretariat Center Located on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park, near the Alltech Arena. The Secretariat Center is the gold standard in Thoroughbred reschooling, providing a structured program to horses of all ability levels so that they can succeed in careers off of the racetrack. While visiting the Secretariat Center, you’ll see the athleticism and versatility of the Thoroughbred firsthand during a training demonstration. Plus, you’re likely to meet the adorable miniature ponies that serve as ambassadors for the program. The Secretariat Center offers public tours on Wednesdays and Fridays at 1 pm, which can be booked by clicking here. Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Located across the street from the Kentucky Horse Park. Hagyard Equine Medical Institute has provided high quality care to horses of all breeds and disciplines for nearly 150 years. Whether these equine athletes need cutting edge surgery or the most precise medical attention, Hagyard’s dedicated team is there to provide the best care available to their patients. On a visit to Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, you’ll get an insider’s look at this fully functioning equine hospital, including the Davidson Surgery Center and McGee Medicine Center. Hagyard Equine Medical Institute offers public tours on Wednesdays and Fridays at 1:30pm, which can be booked by clicking here. Spy Coast Farm 1.6 miles // 5 minutes from the Kentucky Horse Park Spy Coast Farm is the nation’s leading sport horse breeding operation, thanks to their dedication to excellence in all facets of the sport. Their facility is home to a variety of divisions including the Rehabilitation and Fitness Center, Young Horse Development Center, show barn, stallion station and nursery division. You’ll see a little bit of everything on this shuttle tour, and learn all about the fascinating world of Olympic Equestrian sports. Spy Coast Farm offers public tours at 10:30am daily (excluding Tuesdays and Thursdays), which can be booked by clicking here. Spendthrift Farm 6.3 miles // 11 minutes from the Kentucky Horse Park Immerse yourself in the historic culture of Thoroughbred breeding and racing at Spendthrift Farm. There are two ways to visit Spendthrift Farm, both providing a unique insight into the Thoroughbred business. The Spendthrift Stallion Complex Tour which tours their famed stallion barn, visiting with champions like Kentucky Derby winner Authentic and leading sire Into Mischief. The Spendthrift Shuttle Experience is a very interactive tour that highlights the mares and foals that call the farm home Spendthrift Farm offers public tours weekly, Thursday through Saturday. Click here to view their offerings. Magdalena Farm 6.4 miles // 11 minutes from the Kentucky Horse Park Meet the next generation of champion racehorses at McPeek Racing’s Magdalena Farm, the birthplace of 2024 Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan. Tours of Magdalena visit with racehorses in training, as well as mares and their foals. You’ll learn more about the breeding and racing operation of leading racehorse trainer Kenny McPeek. McPeek Racing at Magdalena Farm offers public tours weekly, Thursday through Saturday, at 1pm. Click here to view their offerings. New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program 7 miles // 14 minutes from the Kentucky Horse Park Visit the nation’s oldest, and largest, Thoroughbred racehorse rehoming program. Since its inception in 1992, the New Vocations has placed over 8,000 retired racehorses into new homes and careers as riding horses. Tours of New Vocations provide unique insight into how horses are transitioned from the racetrack to second careers as hunter/jumpers, eventers, ranch horses and more. New Vocations offers public tours at 1pm on Wednesdays and Fridays, along with private availability most days of the week. Click here to view their offerings. Hallway Feeds 8 miles // 14 minutes from the Kentucky Horse Park Visit one of the most important facets of Kentucky’s equine industry – a feed mill focusing on providing the most nutritious grain to horses of all breeds and ages. Hallway Feeds has fueled innumerable Thoroughbred champions including Triple Crown winners and 14 Kentucky Derby winners. Tours of the facility give an inside look at this vital business, from the manufacturing operations to the freshly made feeds and tales of champions fed by Hallway. Hallway Feeds offers tours on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays at 1:30pm, which can be booked by clicking here.
