Movie Horses of the Bluegrass at Double Dan Horsemanship

This tour offers a one-of-a-kind experience with a behind the scenes look at what goes into training horses for film, television and entertainment.

Featuring horses of various sizes and breeds this tour is best for guests wanting to get up close and personal and learn about the training of horses with careers in the limelight.

WHAT YOU’LL SEE You’ll meet a variety of horses from ponies to Percherons, off-track Thoroughbreds to World Equestrian Games competitors, horses from Spain and Australia that have performed in and worked on different shows, ads and campaigns.

BEST FOR All Ages, curious, casual, and committed fans welcome

ON THE TOUR You will be walking and standing as well as have access to chairs during the demo included in this experience.

Your tour will begin in the training barn, where you’ll learn about the history of this family-owned farm, the mission of Double Dan Horsemanship, and the foundational methods used to prepare horses for high-level performance and entertainment work. You’ll gain insight into how horses are selected, trained, and conditioned for careers in both competition and the spotlight.

From there, you’ll head to the Pavilion, where you can sit back, relax and enjoy a live training demonstration followed by an open Q&A session.

Next, you’ll explore several key training areas on the farm—including the Liberty Chamber, the padded indoor round pen, and the outdoor round pen—each designed to serve a specific role in the training process.

The tour concludes with a guided walk through the performance horse barn, where you’ll meet elite equine athletes and hear the stories behind their accomplishments on the stage, screen, and in the arena

ABOUT DOUBLE DAN HORSEMANSHIP

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Double Dan Horsemanship is a world-renowned equine training facility located in Midway, Kentucky, known for producing elite performance horses for film, television, live entertainment, and international competition. Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Dan and Elizabeth James, the farm is home to a diverse group of equine athletes—from off-track Thoroughbreds and miniature trick ponies to Freestyle Reining Champions and Spanish imports. Dan James has performed at some of the most prestigious venues around the world, including the World Equestrian Games, Run for a Million, Equitana, The American Performance Horseman, and the Calgary Stampede. He has also trained horses featured in campaigns for Vogue, Versace, and major television productions such as Heartland and The Abandons.

Today, the farm serves as both a professional training center and a tourism destination, offering behind-the-scenes experiences that give visitors an inside look at Liberty training, stunt preparation, and the daily routines of horses working at the highest levels of sport and entertainment. With a strong focus on communication, connection, and versatility, Double Dan Horsemanship invites guests to experience a truly unique side of Kentucky horse country.

We also welcome larger groups, corporate gatherings, private shows, interactive experiences as well as meet and greet’s with our herd. Let us know if we can accommodate your next event with a customizable experience!