Get ready to explore the heart of the Bluegrass! Horse Country, Inc. is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated community event, “Meet the NEIGHbors,” offering locals exclusive, free access to some of Kentucky’s most renowned horse farms and equine facilities on Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15, 2025. Tickets are available now.
In partnership with 250Lex, “Meet the NEIGHbors” celebrates Lexington’s notoriety as the Horse Capital of the World and provides a unique opportunity for Kentucky residents to go behind the gates of iconic stud farms, nurseries, state-of-the-art equine clinics, a local feed mill, and the historic Keeneland racetrack – all completely free of charge. While Horse Country has welcomed over 200,000 guests from around the world to its member locations, this special weekend is dedicated to connecting with the local community.
On June 14th and 15th, at varying times between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., participating Horse Country locations across Bourbon, Fayette, Jessamine, Oldham, and Woodford counties will open their doors. Visitors can look forward to meeting famous stallions, seeing adorable foals and yearlings, or gaining insights into world-class equine care. Standard tours can cost up to $34.50 per person, making this complimentary event an exceptional value for local families and enthusiasts.
Due to limited capacity at each location, advanced registration is essential. No one will be admitted without a pre-booked ticket.
Limited tickets are still available! See details below for which locations can welcome you. For the most up-to-date availability for this weekend, head to this page and use the date filters for June 14 and 15 to see available tours. Please note, not all experiences will be offered for free during this event, only those listed below.
Pick a farm from the list below and use code MTN2025 at checkout. All applicable tour dates and times will be at no cost! If you have questions about the tours or any trouble booking your visit, please contact Horse Country at (859) 963-1004 or [email protected].
Paris, Kentucky
Join Kentucky’s largest draft horse rescue at the Open House event on June 14th from 11am to 2pm, with a tour available at 12pm. You can register for the event or simply join their Open House at your leisure!
Lexington, Kentucky
Not only is Darby Dan farm the home of leading stallions, it was a filming location for Disney’s major motion picture Secretariat! Get a behind-the scenes look on June 14th and 15th at 10:30am or 2:30pm
Godolphin US’s headquarters are located at Jonabell Farm in Lexington, home of the Darley stallions including Horse of the Year Cody’s Wish on June 14th and June 15th at 10am or 2pm.
Here is a list of all farms offering tours during the Meet the Neighbors event. Please note the tours that are fully booked, where you can join the waitlist!
