Horse Country

Horse Country The horses, the land, the people, the story. Visit Kentucky's Horse Country. Horse Country, Inc.
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is an organization of horse farms, equine medical clinics and equine attractions dedicated to sharing the stories of Kentucky’s Horse Country. We hope to create emotional experiences by sharing the story of the horses, the land, and the people with our guests; ultimately to develop fans of farms and clinics through tourism experiences.

“Heyyyyy, I’m back in the Bluegrass!!” - Thorpedo Anna 👑 The newly crowned Breeders’ Cup Distaff champion is enjoying so...
11/05/2024

“Heyyyyy, I’m back in the Bluegrass!!” - Thorpedo Anna 👑

The newly crowned Breeders’ Cup Distaff champion is enjoying some downtime at trainer Kenny McPeek’s Magdalena Farm in Lexington.

Book your tour for a chance to meet this superstar: https://tinyurl.com/45up78vz

Darby Dan Farm has it all - iconic stallions, Kentucky history and ties to Hollywood 🎬Darby Dan was a filming location f...
11/04/2024

Darby Dan Farm has it all - iconic stallions, Kentucky history and ties to Hollywood 🎬

Darby Dan was a filming location for the Disney movie Secretariat, and is home to stallions, mares and young horses. They currently offer private tours, perfect for small groups looking for an intimate horse farm experience.

Request your booking here: https://tinyurl.com/3zbndz5t.

11/04/2024
Happy Breeders' Cup Friday 🏆Thought Process (pictured here in 2022) is one of the many Horse Country Connections to the ...
11/01/2024

Happy Breeders' Cup Friday 🏆

Thought Process (pictured here in 2022) is one of the many Horse Country Connections to the World Championships of horse racing. This filly was born and raised at Airdrie Stud, and was often visited on their tours in 2022. You never know who you'll meet on a tour!

Check out our newest blog for a full list of Breeders' Cup runners and their connections to Central Kentucky.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/53w74njz

10/30/2024

Our website is back up and running! As always, if you have any questions about tours or have an issue booking, please reach out to us at 859-963-1004 or [email protected].

"We had a great time on the Mill Ridge tour! I loved being able to get up close and personal with the horses. Feeding th...
10/30/2024

"We had a great time on the Mill Ridge tour! I loved being able to get up close and personal with the horses. Feeding them carrots was amazing... I will definitely be recommending this horse farm tour to others, and may even come back again," recent guest Kelly B. 🐴

If you're looking for an interactive experience that the whole family will love, look no further than Lexington's Mill Ridge Farm! Mill Ridge offers tours seven days a week.

Book your visit online at visithorsecountry.com.

10/30/2024

We are currently experiencing some technical difficulties with our website, if you are interested in booking a tour please give us a call at 859-963-1004 or email us at [email protected]!

We apologize for the inconvenience, and will provide an update once things are back up and running properly.

Happy Tiznow Tuesday! Tiznow is the only two-time winner of the Breeders’ Cup Classic in the 40 year history of the Bree...
10/29/2024

Happy Tiznow Tuesday!

Tiznow is the only two-time winner of the Breeders’ Cup Classic in the 40 year history of the Breeders' Cup World Championships. He is living the good life at WinStar Farm, where he stood at stud until his retirement in 2020.

Autumn looks great on you, Jonabell Farm 🍂Peak fall foliage has arrived throughout the Bluegrass region! Come out and en...
10/27/2024

Autumn looks great on you, Jonabell Farm 🍂

Peak fall foliage has arrived throughout the Bluegrass region! Come out and enjoy the stunning colors of fall, it’s truly a sight to behold.

📍 Lexington, Kentucky

Authentic enjoying this stunning fall evening in the Bluegrass 🌹📍Spendthrift Farm in Lexington
10/25/2024

Authentic enjoying this stunning fall evening in the Bluegrass 🌹

📍Spendthrift Farm in Lexington

You've probably never seen superstar athletes this cute.McPeek Racing at Magdalena Farm is the Lexington base of leading...
10/23/2024

You've probably never seen superstar athletes this cute.

McPeek Racing at Magdalena Farm is the Lexington base of leading Thoroughbred trainer Kenny McPeek, winner of this year's Kentucky Derby & Oaks.

Tours of the farm visit with some of their racehorses in training, ranging from horses preparing for their first start to graded stakes winners!

🎫 https://tinyurl.com/45up78vz

Coolmore America has updated their tour schedule for December, with tours available on Thursdays and Fridays at 2:30pm! ...
10/21/2024

Coolmore America has updated their tour schedule for December, with tours available on Thursdays and Fridays at 2:30pm!

Visit the Home of Champions and get a behind the scenes look at this worldwide breeding and racing operation, home to superstars like American Pharoah, Justify, Uncle Mo and more.

Purchase tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/mua5mjhu

10/18/2024

We still have a few tickets left to meet the legendary Rachel Alexandra tomorrow at Stonestreet Farms! The Meet & Greet will take place at 10am.

Get your tickets here: tinyurl.com/25upusza

Instagram vs. reality 🤪 📍 McKinzie at Gainesway Farm in Lexington
10/17/2024

Instagram vs. reality 🤪

📍 McKinzie at Gainesway Farm in Lexington

Spend this Saturday morning with superstar race mare Rachel Alexandra 💛Stonestreet Farms is offering a 10am Rachel Alexa...
10/15/2024

Spend this Saturday morning with superstar race mare Rachel Alexandra 💛

Stonestreet Farms is offering a 10am Rachel Alexandra Meet & Greet this Saturday, October 19.

Just a few spots remain, get your tickets here: tinyurl.com/25upusza

Taking selfies with millionaire racehorses? Just a normal day in Horse Country. 📍 WinStar Farm in Versailles
10/15/2024

Taking selfies with millionaire racehorses? Just a normal day in Horse Country.

📍 WinStar Farm in Versailles

Autumn in Horse Country 🍂Cooler weather, colorful autumn scenes, racing at Keeneland… can you tell we’re big fans of Fal...
10/14/2024

Autumn in Horse Country 🍂

Cooler weather, colorful autumn scenes, racing at Keeneland… can you tell we’re big fans of Fall? This season brings a variety of "can't miss" experiences and more, which we've put together in our Fall Guide to Horse Country.

https://tinyurl.com/4yx2xhks

Making new friends, one horse farm tour at a time 🐴 • Denali Stud in Paris • Mill Ridge Farm in Lexington• BraveHearts E...
10/11/2024

Making new friends, one horse farm tour at a time 🐴

• Denali Stud in Paris
• Mill Ridge Farm in Lexington
• BraveHearts Equine Center in Paris
• Taylor Made Farm in Nicholasville

Book your tour at visithorsecountry.com.

The Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover gets started today at the Kentucky Horse Park! The Thoroughbred Make...
10/09/2024

The Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover gets started today at the Kentucky Horse Park!

The Thoroughbred Makeover is a horse show and celebration of all things Thoroughbred, with hundreds of competitors making the trip to Lexington to show off the skills of their recently retired racehorses 🐴

Learn more about the event and follow along with the Retired Racehorse Project.

All the fall vibes at Mill Ridge Farm this morning 🍂 Mill Ridge Farm, located in the heart of the Kentucky Bluegrass reg...
10/08/2024

All the fall vibes at Mill Ridge Farm this morning 🍂

Mill Ridge Farm, located in the heart of the Kentucky Bluegrass region, has a rich and illustrious history that spans over six generations, and intertwines with the history of Keeneland Racecourse. Tours of the farm are perfect for guests looking for a well-rounded horse farm experience, featuring stallions, mares and young horses!

Book your visit here: https://tinyurl.com/2y6zp8e2

10/05/2024

🏌️‍♂️ REGISTER TODAY! 🏌️‍♀️

Please join us for KYEAC's Golf Tournament Fore Horses on Monday, October 7th! Register as a player or sponsor and help raise crucial funds for horses in need. Your support makes a difference—please like and share to spread the word!

Register and learn more at https://www.kyeac.org/fore-horses

📍 Griffin Gate Golf Club
⏰ 1:00 PM Shotgun Start
🍽️ Lunch provided

Grab your friends and make the most of Opening Weekend at Keeneland by pairing your day at the races with a horse farm t...
10/04/2024

Grab your friends and make the most of Opening Weekend at Keeneland by pairing your day at the races with a horse farm tour 🐴

We still have tours available this weekend at Gainsborough Farm, Jonabell Farm, Mill Ridge Farm, Stonestreet Farm, Taylor Made Farm and Three Chimneys Farm.

Get your tickets at visithorsecountry.com 🎟️

📍 Mill Ridge Farm in Lexington

Exciting news for Rachel Alexandra fans! Stonestreet Farm has opened a 10am Rachel Alexandra Meet & Greet this Saturday,...
10/03/2024

Exciting news for Rachel Alexandra fans!

Stonestreet Farm has opened a 10am Rachel Alexandra Meet & Greet this Saturday, October 5th. Limited spots are available!

Get your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/25upusza

Address

321 Merino Street
Lexington, KY
40508

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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(859) 963-1004

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