Due to the nature of the horses we are featuring we require all guests to be 16 years old or older. This tour requires guests to arrive and drive in their own vehicles. No Motorcycles or Rideshare options i.e., Uber, Lyft or Public Taxi Services are unfortunately not allowed. Due to the nature of the horses we are featuring we require all guests to be 16+
Step behind the scenes and discover what it takes to prepare elite Thoroughbred yearlings for the sales ring. On the tour, guests will learn how yearlings are physically and mentally prepared for the sales ring through structured routines in handling, grooming, and conditioning. You will also gain insight into the behind-the-scenes care and all that contributes to producing a polished and sale-ready young horse. This is not an interactive tour, you will not touch horses or feed carrots.
Whether you’re a buyer, enthusiast, or new to the sport, a this tour offers you a deep dive into the foundation of future racehorses.
Come see the future of racing—up close and in motion!
WHAT YOU’LL SEE: Expect to see yearlings undergoing hand-walking, grooming, and exercise regimens.
BEST FOR Adults, Due to the nature of the horses we are featuring we require all guests to be 16+; curious, casual, and committed fans welcome
ON THE TOUR You will be walking and standing
We will be outdoors during the tour, so be sure to wear appropriate shoes and comfortable clothing that suits all weather!
ABOUT 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.
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Looking for another experience at Mill Ridge Farm? Check out their other tours linked below, or build out the rest of your itinerary with recommendations from Mill Ridge and the Horse Country team.
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2800 Bowman Mill Rd, Lexington, KY, 40513
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