Tour

WHAT YOU'LL SEE Stallions + Mares & Foals, you may get hands-on! BEST FOR All Ages + Kid-Friendly, curious, casual, and committed fans welcome ON THE TOUR You will be walking & standing, but you'll get a break as you caravan in your car to multiple stops PLEASE NOTE: This tour requires guests to arrive at the stallion complex and drive in their own vehicles. Rideshare options i.e., Uber, Lyft or Public Taxi Services are unfortunately not allowed. Taylor Made extends you a warm welcome! Inspired by their founding father, "Daddy Joe," Taylor Made Farm was established in 1976 by Duncan Taylor and his friend Mike Shannon, along with Duncan’s brothers Ben, Frank, and Mark. Still family-owned and operated, what began as a small boarding farm has now expanded to nearly 1,100 acres of beautiful rolling hills in Nicholasville KY. Today, Taylor Made Farm is home to 9 stallions World Leading NOT THIS TIME, Kentucky Oaks and Breeders' Cup winners, Graded Stakes champions, future racing stars, and a thriving community of mares, foals, & yearlings. At the beginning of your tour, you'll learn about and walk through the breeding shed and explore the stallion complex. Here, you'll have the chance to meet our nine stallions: one of the few stallions to ever sire champions on both the dirt and turf making him a world leading stallion, Not This Time, the 2021 Eclipse Champion and Horse of the Year and Breeders' Cup Classic Winner Knicks Go. Among our other stallions including Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Angel of Empire, Multiple G1 Winner Dr. Schivel, Preakness (G1) Winner Early Voting, G1 Winner and Son of Elite Sire Curlin Idol, G2 winner Instagrand, G1 winner and Sire of G2 Winner Minaret Station Instilled Regard, G2 winner Tacitus, and G1 placed Rowayton. Next, you'll enjoy a scenic drive through the farm, with a stop at the historic Casey Barn. Here, you'll hear about long-time clients Aaron and Marie Jones and their remarkable success over the years. You'll also get the chance to see champion mares, including Kentucky Oaks and Breeders' Cup winners, along with their foals (season permitting). At the barn, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with the horses, take pictures, ask questions, and feed our beloved residents their favorite treat—peppermints! Your tour will conclude at the Taylor Made store, where you'll have the chance to browse and purchase exclusive Taylor Made merchandise, along with a variety of unique gift items. It’s the perfect way to take a piece of the farm home with you! We can’t wait for you to visit us! At Taylor Made, You’re Family!