Horse Farms
Horses and Horse Activities
Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works Pike Lexington, KY 40511
1-800- 678-8813The best way to experience Kentucky’s grand equine tradition is at the unique Kentucky Horse Park. The park is located on 1,032 acres in the heart of the world-famous Bluegrass region and offers something to see and do for all age groups and interests. After a stop at the Man O’War Memorial begin your self-guided tour at the visitor center. A wide-screen film presentation is featured. Then take the walking farm tour where you can watch the harness maker and farrier on your way to the exciting Parade of Breeds show. Over 40 horse breeds perform in the show ring with riders in native costume. The Hall of Champions presents racing greats such as Forego, Rambling Willie, and John Henry. The International Museum of the Horse traces the history of the horse from prehistoric times to the present. For the more adventuresome, you may take one of the guided carriage tours or guide yourself on horseback from the on-site riding stables. For a small additional charge, you may also visit the American Saddle Horse Museum. You’ll get extra excitement from your visit if you’re there for some of the 85 horse shows and events held throughout the year. During the Christmas holidays, the Horse Park draws thousands of people with its "Southern Lights", a drive-thru lighted Christmas display. Admission charged.
Lessons, Riding and more!
Angel's Acres
Peggy Angel 1859 Stamping Ground Rd.
502-316-0597Bella Run Farm (Stabling)
1400 Lexington Rd. 502-316-0846Burr Oak Farm Riding School & Saddle Shop (Riding Lessons)
Bonnie and Fred Neuville 2179 Cincinnati Pike
502-863-0887Gayla Driving Center (Carriage Driving)
3329 Cynthiana Road 502- 863-5113Mallard Farm (Training, riding lessons & camps)
4673 Muddy Ford Rd. 502-863-0107Whispering Woods (Trail rides, lessons, camping, private parties)
265 Wright Lane 502-570-9663Horse Farms to Visit:
Some of the world’s most magnificent horse farms can be found in the area. Many welcome visitors to their farm free of charge, but generally request that you make an appointment. A list of the thoroughbred/standardbred farms in the county is provided below:
Angel's Acres: Morgan Horses
1859 Stamping Ground Rd. 502-316-0597Burr Oak Farm: Morgan & Standardbred Horses
2179 Cincinnati Pike 502-863-0887Old Friends: Retired Thoroughbreds from the winners to the also-rans. Tours daily.
1841 Paynes Depot Rd. 502-863-1775Cane Run Farm: Thoroughbred & Standardbred
1520 Lexington Rd. 502-863-6091Claiborne Farm: Secretariat, 1973 Triple Crown winner, lived & is buried at this famous farm.
Pairis, KY 859-987-2330Gainsway Farm: Thoroughbred farm offering tours on Tues. & Thurs. from 1-3 pm
859-293-2676Jordan Farm: Thoroughbred
4091 Newtown Pike 502-863-1944Kentuckiana Farm: Standardbred
185 Johnson's Mill Rd. 502-863-3070Lantern Hill Farm: Boarding, Breeding & Sales
1150 E. Leestown Rd., Midway 859-846-5552Millstream Farm: Standardbred
1834 Lemons Mill Rd. 502-863-9606Montesacro Farm: Thoroughbreds
307 Stone Rd. 502-867-1383Mulholland Farm: Thoroughbreds
381 Crumbaugh Rd. 502-863-1524Peninsula Farm: Standardbreds
2582 Ironworks Pike 502-863-6742Three Chimneys: Thoroughbreds
Old Frankfort Pike, Midway 859-873-7053Werkway Stables: American Saddlebreds
1076 Leesburg Rd. 502-863-0416Valkyre Stud: Foals & Yearlings
2717 Long Lick Pike 502-535-6564Group Tours:
The following horse farms and organizations offer group toursBlue Grass Tours: 859-252-5744 or 1-800-755-6956
Keeneland Race Course: 859-288-4142 or 1-800-456-3412
Red Mile Harness Track: 859-255-0752
Thoroughbred Center: 859-293-1853
Horse Farm Tours, Inc.: 859-268-2906 or 1-800-976-1034
