Tours Come and Meet the Neighbors May 28, 2025 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. What is Meet the Neighbors? 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. How do I book a Meet the Neighbors tour? It’s easy! Due to limited capacity at each location, advanced registration is essential. No one will be admitted without a pre-booked ticket. Pick a farm from the list below and use code MTN2025 at checkout. All applicable tour dates and times will be at no cost! Please note, not all experiences will be offered for free during this event, only those listed below. If you have questions about the tours or any trouble booking your visit, please contact Horse Country at (859) 963-1004 or [email protected]. Participating Farms BraveHearts Equine Center (Paris) – Join Kentucky’s largest draft horse rescue at their Open House event on June 14 from 11am to 2pm, with a tour available at 12pm. Coolmore at Ashford Stud (Versailles) – Visit the home of Triple Crown winners American Pharoah and Justify and learn more about Thoroughbred breeding. Stallion Complex Tour on June 14 at 11:30am Darby Dan Farm (Lexington) – See stallions, mares and foals at a historic farm that has been featured in films like Secretariat! Tours on June 14 & 15 at 10:30am & 2:30pm Denali Stud (Lexington) – Meet mares and foals at this famed nursery farm. Tours on June 14 at 10am & 2pm Gainsborough Farm (Versailles) – Meet mares and foals at the same farm where Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty was born! Tours on June 14 & 15 at 10am & 2pm Hagyard Equine Medical Insitute (Lexington) – Get an inside look at equine health and care at a veterinary clinic that serves all breeds of horses. Tours on June 14 & 15 at 11am & 2pm Jonabell Farm (Lexington) – Enjoy a walking tour through the stallion division of Jonabell Farm, home to two Kentucky Derby winners. Tours offered on June 14 & 15 at 10am & 2pm Keeneland Racecourse (Lexington) – Watch racehorses while they train and learn more about this National Historic Landmark. Tours offered on June 14 at 8am & 9am and June 15 at 8am & 8:30am McPeek Racing at Magdalena Farm (Lexington) – Meet racehorses, mares and foals at the home base of Kentucky Derby winning trainer Kenny McPeek. Tours on June 14 & 15 at 3pm Mill Ridge Farm (Lexington) – Get up close and personal to mares and foals, and meet champion stallions. Tours on June 14 & 15 at 10:30am Pin Oak Stud (Versailles) – Tour either the training center or nursery division of the storied Pin Oak Stud. Training Center Experience on June 14 at 10:30am & 12pm and Nursery Experience on June 14 & 15 at 10:30am, 11:30am & 12:30pm Second Stride (Prospect) – Learn more about how racehorses are trained for second careers off of the racetrack. Tour on June 14 at 11am Spendthrift Farm (Lexington) – Visit either the stallion or nursery division of the famed Spendthrift Farm. Shuttle Experience on June 14 & 15 at 11am and Stallion Complex Tour on June 14 & 15 at 12:30pm Spy Coast Farm (Lexington) – Go behind the scenes at this leading sport horse farm, where you have a chance to see mares and foals, stallions, and horses in training. Tours on June 14 & 15 at 10:30am & 2pm Stonestreet Farm (Lexington) – Meet mares & foals and learn more about the process of raising champion racehorses. Tour on June 14 at 2pm Taylor Made Farm (Nicholasville) – See stallions, mares and foals and enjoy a drive through this beautiful farm. Tours on June 14 & 15 at 11am Three Chimneys Farm (Midway) – Visit the home of champion stallion Gun Runner and learn more about Thoroughbred breeding. Tours on June 14 & 15 at 11am WinStar Farm (Versailles) – Explore famed WinStar Farm with either a walk through the nursery division or a tour of the stallion division. Scenic Walking Tour on June 14 at 8am and Stallion Complex Tour on June 14 at 11:30am
