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Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

Overview

Looking for unique access to the best of Kentucky's thoroughbred horse culture? Go behind-the-scenes with this one-of-a-kind intimate tour experience. Our professional guides are long time insiders that will share a wealth of knowledge and up-close experiences with you. Learn about horse racing and breeding as you visit three horse farms and enjoy an exclusive look at how the horses are bred, raised, and prepared for their racing debuts. Under supervision of your guide, have chance to meet the horses and feed them a treat. Don't miss out on this colorful and entertaining personal tour with beautiful views and a rich history.

City: Lexington

Fri 04 Oct

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Starting at $49.00

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Fri 04 Oct

Starting at $49.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

3 Lexington Area Horse Attractions - Locations Chosen by Best Availability & Activities

Air-Conditioned Tour Bus

Professional Guide

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tours typically last 2.5 - 3 hours and start at 8:30 AM and 12 Noon
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Kentucky is open and mask free at this time. Masks are not required but welcomed if desired. Guide can also wear mask upon request.

What To Expect

Unique Horse Farm Tours

Tours feature approximately 3 attractions such as some example stops below.

The Thoroughbred Center

See young yearlings swim up close and personal. Swimming horses is great exercise and they really love it!

Lexington

Are you visiting Lexington, KY, and searching for something more than you run-of-the-mill tourist options? Join Unique Horse Farm Tours and explore the singular industries for which Kentucky is famous and gives you a chance to see history in action. Many of the horse farms in this area have been operated by the same families for generations, relying on the same methods the grandparents developed to maintain their success into the 21st century. Our unique tours in Lexington, KY, give area visitors a peek at the time-honored traditions that have contributed to the area's wealth and identity for over a century.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (719)

Speedyhorse

Jun 2018

Sean entertained us with facts and stories of owners and farms while we drove through some absolutely breathtaking farms. Our first stop was Rood and Riddle Animal hospital where we got to see a surgery in progress. Then we visited a beautiful farm and saw the grave of Seattle Slew. The stallion barn was like a 5th avenue apartment but was closed to the public. We got to meet and great lots of foals and mares and feed them carrots. Of course, I fell in LOVE with one of the mares!. Our final stop was the stud farm where we got to see three beautiful stallions up close and view the breeding barn. The only downside of this tour was the guest in the front seat who was rather annoying with her tales. I recommend this trip to see what a real thoroughbred farm is like behind the scenes. Sean was a wonderful host.

311charlesg

Jun 2018

Nicholas was our tour guide and he is a trainer, and works on his own family farm, owned since the 1700's. It was right after the Belmont and for 7 hours he was the trainer of Justify. He had great stories and we visited 3 different horse farms. We got to see Curlin at a distance, Mohaymen up close and the granddaughter of Affirmed with her just delivered foal. We visited the barns with the mares about to or just delivered, the breeding barn, Seattle Slew's final resting place and some idea of the costs of preparing a horse for the racing season. Nicholas isn't a full time tour guide but he is a good one.

pjt859

Jun 2018

I've taken out of town guests on about a half dozen different horse farm tours. Today a group of hometown friends went on the Unique Horse Farm Tour. Owner/Tour Guide Shaun, takes you on a great tour that is truly unique! He knows the industry from the inside out and gives you a great tour. He has the ability to read the group and adjust to what he thinks suits the group. I highly recommend this tour above all the others!