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Meet the mamas and young horses of the equine industry at our nursery farms! These farms are where mares are cared for and foals are raised and prepared for racing, sales, or other jobs. On a nursery farm tour, you will learn about broodmares and breeding, and the life cycle of the horse.

Depending on the time of year, you might see foals, weanlings or yearlings. Nursery farms tend to lend themselves to experiences that are suited for all ages, and can be fairly interactive.

To discover which tours are available during your visit for your party, we encourage you to use the filters below.

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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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05-Nov

10:00 AM ET

06-Nov

10:00 AM ET

12-Nov

10:00 AM ET

13-Nov

10:00 AM ET

19-Nov

10:00 AM 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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05-Nov

10:00 AM ET

06-Nov

10:00 AM ET

07-Nov

10:00 AM ET

08-Nov

10:00 AM ET

09-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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05-Nov

12:00 PM ET

02:00 PM ET

06-Nov

10:00 AM ET

12:00 PM ET

02:00 PM ET

07-Nov

10:00 AM ET

12:00 PM ET

02:00 PM ET

08-Nov

10:00 AM ET

12:00 PM ET

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09-Nov

10:00 AM ET

12:00 PM ET

02:00 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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05-Nov

01:30 PM ET

06-Nov

01:30 PM ET

07-Nov

01:30 PM ET

08-Nov

01:30 PM ET

09-Nov

01:30 PM ET

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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06-Nov

10:00 AM ET

07-Nov

10:00 AM ET

08-Nov

10:00 AM ET

09-Nov

10:00 AM ET

10-Nov

10:00 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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07-Nov

10:00 AM ET

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14-Nov

10:00 AM ET

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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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07-Nov

10:30 AM ET

08-Nov

10:30 AM ET

09-Nov

10:30 AM ET

11-Nov

10:30 AM ET

14-Nov

10:30 AM 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

02:30 PM ET

17-Nov

10:30 AM ET

02:30 PM ET

18-Nov

10:30 AM ET

02:30 PM ET

19-Nov

10:30 AM ET

02:30 PM ET

20-Nov

10:30 AM ET

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