As the Horse Capital of the World, Kentucky is home to the very best of equine performance, including top veterinary clinics, feed mills providing the best in equine nutrition, and state of the art training and rehabilitation facilities. These experiences show you what it takes for equine athletes to compete at the top of their game
Experience morning training at this historic racetrack and learn about the storied past of Keeneland Racecourse and the process of training and racing Thoroughbreds.
08:30 AM ET
09:00 AM ET
On this unique tour, guests will stroll around just outside the Keeneland's stable area, or 'backstretch'. Among the possible activities you could see include a racehorse being bathed or a horse receiving new shoes. The tour will also make stops at the main track and training track, as well as the racing office and Sales Pavilion, when available.
09:30 AM ET
This behind-the-scenes tour of WinStar will take guests to our exclusive training center! Watch the horses train in the morning on our very own dirt training track from the clocker’s stand with a cup of coffee and a donut in hand.
Ever wondered what really happens at Keeneland before the first race is run? The Behind-the-Scenes Racing Tour pulls back the curtain on race day operations, giving you a closer look at how horses, trainers, riders and Keeneland’s team come together to make every race day memorable.
Best for guests who want to learn more about the performance, sport horse world from an industry leading operation—breeding, training, and rehabilitation, you’ll see it all with Spy Coast.
10:30 AM ET
Experience a race day at Keeneland as the owners do. You will experience the pageantry as the horses make their way into the Saddling Paddock, the excitement of hearing “Rider’s Up”, and the thrill of thundering hooves near the Winner's Circle as the Thoroughbreds turn into the final stretch. This is truly the ultimate experience for racing fans.
01:45 PM ET
11:30 AM ET
Best for guests who want to get up close and personal with horses looking for new homes. Learn about equine care, rehabilitation and retraining on this experience.
01:00 PM ET
Come visit New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program and discover how we rehabilitate, retrain and rehome racehorses after they retire from the track!
Best for small groups wanting an in-depth look into a leading Thoroughbred operation that covers every aspect of the business, breeding, sales, training, rehabilitation and racing!
Best for guests wanting a behind-the-scenes look into equine veterinary medicine, highlighting care & commitment for the horse. A must see for horse lovers!
01:30 PM ET
Best for guests who want to enjoy a morning cruise through a stunning horse farm, with a stop at the state-of-the-art WinStar Farm Training Center to watch horses exercising on the track.
Best for guests who want to get up close and personal with horses in training, mares and foals. Get an inside look at the process of raising and training Thoroughbred racehorses.
11:00 AM ET
10:00 AM ET
Best for guests who want to get an inside look at the process of training and rehabilitating racehorses. Experience a morning of training at storied Pin Oak Stud in the heart of Horse Country, with stops at the stallion barn, training track, and rehabilitation barn.
Best for small groups who want to see first hand how versatile the Thoroughbred is while learning more about retraining and rehoming these incredible athletes.
02:30 PM ET
Best for small groups who want to get up close and personal with horses looking for new homes. Learn about equine care, rehabilitation and retraining on this experience.
We will go behind the scenes and walk through the plant to view manufacturing operations and offer our guests the opportunity to get their hands into freshly made feeds, smell the warm molasses, and discuss the banners regaling the legions of Thoroughbred racing champions that have been fueled by Hallway Feeds
Best for guests who want to see first hand how versatile the Thoroughbred is while learning more about retraining and rehoming these incredible athletes.
02:00 PM ET
Keeneland offers you an unique opportunity to experience a behind-the-scenes look at the world’s leading Thoroughbred auction house. This experience visits the world-renowned Keeneland Sales Pavilion and auction ring, where some of Thoroughbred racing's greatest horses have been sold.
Feel the heartbeat of the track on the Sunrise Tour—an exclusive look at Keeneland’s morning training from some of the most iconic vantage points around the track.
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.
Best for small groups who would like to learn more about the yearling sales preparation process! Horse racing enthusiasts will enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience.
