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Interactive tours are best for guests who want to get hands-on with a horse, whether it’s feeding a carrot or a welcoming nuzzle. These tours provide a unique opportunity to get hands on with Kentucky’s signature residents.

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Visit Mill Ridge Farm

Visit Mill Ridge Farm

Best for guests who want to touch a horse, are enthusiastic about carrots and want a well-rounded horse farm tour where they can learn more about the Thoroughbred business. PLEASE NOTE: 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 allowed.

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09-Nov

10:00 AM ET

10-Nov

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11-Nov

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12-Nov

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13-Nov

10:00 AM ET

12:30 PM ET

Taylor Made Farm | Mares & Foals Tour

Taylor Made Farm | Mares & Foals Tour

Get hands-on at Taylor Made Farm with our Mares & Foals Tour! Brush, feed, and bond with mares and their babies while learning daily care. Meet Kentucky Oaks winner Serengeti Empress in her new role as a mom! An unforgettable chance to connect with tomorrow’s champions!

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09-Nov

10:00 AM ET

10-Nov

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11-Nov

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12-Nov

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13-Nov

10:00 AM ET

Taylor Made at Diamond A Farm Mares and Foals Tour

Taylor Made at Diamond A Farm Mares and Foals Tour

Explore the storied grounds of Diamond A Farm with this mare and foal tour that combines the best of Thoroughbred history, up-close interactions and behind-the-scenes insights on a truly historic property.

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09-Nov

10:00 AM ET

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10-Nov

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11-Nov

10:00 AM ET

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12-Nov

10:00 AM ET

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13-Nov

10:00 AM ET

12:00 PM ET

Pin Oak Stud Nursery Experience

Pin Oak Stud Nursery Experience

Come and join us for a behind-the-scenes look at storied Pin Oak Stud, and meet some of the mares and foals that reside on the property. You will be walking & standing throughout the tour, and may caravan in your vehicles throughout the farm, due to this, Ubers, Lyfts and other rideshares are not permitted for this experience.

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09-Nov

01:30 PM ET

11-Nov

01:30 PM ET

12-Nov

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13-Nov

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14-Nov

01:30 PM ET

Visit the Kentucky Equine Adoption Center

Visit the Kentucky Equine Adoption Center

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.

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11-Nov

10:00 AM ET

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13-Nov

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14-Nov

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16-Nov

10:00 AM ET

Spy Coast Farm Grand Tour

Spy Coast Farm Grand Tour

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.

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11-Nov

10:30 AM ET

14-Nov

10:30 AM ET

15-Nov

10:30 AM ET

16-Nov

10:30 AM ET

18-Nov

10:30 AM ET

Visit the Secretariat Center

Visit the Secretariat Center

Best for guests who want to see first hand how versatile the Thoroughbred is while learning more about retraining and rehoming these incredible athletes.

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11-Nov

11:00 AM ET

13-Nov

11:00 AM ET

18-Nov

11:00 AM ET

20-Nov

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25-Nov

11:00 AM ET

Visit TRF at Chestnut Hall

Visit TRF at Chestnut Hall

Please note this farm is located in Prospect, Kentucky, just outside of Louisville. Best for guests who are looking to enjoy the tranquility of racehorses in retirement and to hear the stories of these equine athletes, plus you’ll get to learn about a historical site in Louisville.

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11-Nov

11:00 AM ET

12-Nov

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15-Nov

11:00 AM ET

Visit New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program

Visit New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program

Come visit New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program and discover how we rehabilitate, retrain and rehome racehorses after they retire from the track!

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11-Nov

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16-Nov

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17-Nov

01:00 PM ET

Visit Second Stride

Visit Second Stride

Best for guests who want to see first hand how versatile the Thoroughbred is while learning more about retraining and rehoming these incredible athletes.

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11-Nov

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12-Nov

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13-Nov

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14-Nov

11:00 AM ET

16-Nov

01:00 PM ET

Visit Resolute Racing

Visit Resolute Racing

Best for guests who want an up-close and personal experience with remarkable race mares and the future stars of racing! This tour offers an inside look at the dedication and expertise required to run a top-tier breeding operation aimed at producing strong and successful racehorses.

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12-Nov

10:00 AM ET

13-Nov

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19-Nov

10:00 AM ET

20-Nov

10:00 AM ET

03-Dec

10:00 AM ET

Taylor Made Farm | Stallion Tour

Taylor Made Farm | Stallion Tour

Meet our $150 million man, Not This Time, and Taylor Made’s powerhouse stallions! Then enjoy a private showing of Tacitus ,snap photos, hear their stories, and stand just feet from champions who’ve changed the sport forever!

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13-Nov

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20-Nov

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21-Nov

09:00 AM ET

Visit Runnymede Farm

Visit Runnymede Farm

Visit the oldest continuously operated Thoroughbred farm in Kentucky! Best for guests who consider themselves history-buffs and who want to touch a horse while learning more about the Thoroughbred business.

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14-Nov

10:00 AM ET

02:00 PM ET

Private Experience at Darby Dan Farm

Private Experience at Darby Dan Farm

In a comfortable yet elegant setting learn about Kentucky's equine history at a farm that contributed so much to it. See where scenes of the movie Secretariat were filmed. Experience the touch of a horse at our historic quintessential Bluegrass farm.

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15-Nov

10:30 AM ET

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17-Nov

10:30 AM ET

02:30 PM ET

18-Nov

10:30 AM ET

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19-Nov

10:30 AM ET

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20-Nov

10:30 AM ET

02:30 PM ET

Visit BraveHearts Equine Center

Visit BraveHearts Equine Center

Located in Paris, BraveHearts is the largest draft horse rescue in the state, and gives equines a second chance in life. While visiting this nonprofit rescue, you will learn about the rehabilitation and adoption process and get hands on with some of the herd members – from Belgians and Clydesdales to Percherons, donkeys and more!

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02-Mar

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06-Mar

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11-Mar

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Trail Riding at BraveHearts Equine Center

Trail Riding at BraveHearts Equine Center

This trail riding experience allows guests to experience Kentucky in a unique way – on horseback! Enjoy a relaxing guided trail ride aboard rescued draft horses at BraveHearts Equine Center in Paris.

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04-Mar

10:30 AM ET

06-Mar

10:30 AM ET

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11-Mar

10:30 AM ET

13-Mar

10:30 AM ET

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18-Mar

10:30 AM ET

Visit Airdrie Stud

Visit Airdrie Stud

Visit one of Kentucky's most historic Thoroughbred breeding farms in KY. Visit with the stallions, including two recent Kentucky Derby winners. Drive the farm to see mares and foals. Please note: no restrooms are available. There is some driving on the farm, motorcycles, rideshare services, taxis etc. are not permitted on this tour.

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