Mill Ridge Farm

Visit us at Mill Ridge Farm, near iconic Keeneland Racetrack, and experience a farm renowned for raising and selling first class Thoroughbreds. Owner Alice Headley Chandler’s father, Hal Price Headley, was the main force in the founding of Keeneland, and the first President of what is considered one of the greatest racetracks in the world.

After his death in a Keeneland barn in 1962, Alice inherited the land that would become Mill Ridge Farm. Just six years later she became the first woman to breed an Epsom Derby winner in SIR IVOR. Since the year 2000, Mill Ridge has raised and/or sold 39 Grade 1 winners including a Kentucky Derby winner, 9 Breeders’ Cup winners, 2 Horse of the Year Titleholders, and 2024 Preakness winner Seize the Grey.

The Mill Ridge team, including General Manager Price Bell and Managing Partner Headley Bell, were instrumental in forming Visit Horse Country, and continue to lead the organization in the incredible tours and experiences they offer. Their available experiences include:

  • Visit Mill Ridge Farm This tour is an incredibly well-rounded tour highlighting various aspects of the Thoroughbred (i.e. horse racing) industry. This tour is offered year round. To learn more about this tour, click here.
  • Yearling Sales Prep Tour at Mill Ridge Farm This tour showcases the future of horse racing, and shows behind-the-scenes of what it takes to prepare an elite Thoroughbred yearling for the sales ring. This tour is offered seasonally during yearling sales prep time, July – September. To learn more about this tour, click here.
  • Private Experience at Mill Ridge Farm The team at Mill Ridge can also accommodate private requests for small groups of 15 or less. Private tours are offered year round, but are have to be approved upon request. To learn more about the private tour, click here. Please note, start times can vary as requested, complete the request and include a desired start time. We will follow up with you to finalize details as needed. 
  • Group Tour at Mill Ridge Farm Mill Ridge can accommodate large groups, including motorcoaches. For groups larger than 15, please complete the form on this page here and the team will follow up to finalize the request.

Already know which tour you want to book at Mill Ridge? Click ‘Book Your Tour’ and finalize your booking now!

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