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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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $49.00

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Tue 24 Dec

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)

remarcm

Jun 2014

As others have noted, Shawn makes this tour much better than it otherwise might be. He certainly enjoyes what he does and it shows through. His knowledge of the area and operations could not be greater. We visited 2 properties and Keeneland track. Normally a stop is made at Calumet but the owner was in town this week. Instead we went to Shadwell Farm that is owned by a Sheihk and a very impressive operation! First stop was at KatieRich Farms. Both places we got out and could get up close and even pet these expensive horses and foals. Great tour that I would do again and recommend to all.

tborntreger

Jun 2014

I booked this tour over the other tour companies based on two simple things- 1) a review I read on a mommy blog and 2) I called all the horse farm tours and the personnel on the pone for Unique Horse Farm Tours were the most polite and helpful. I am happy to say I feel I chose the right company. Our tour began at KY Horse Park. Shawn Washington, our tour guide is a wealth of knowledge about all the farms in the area and so many horses. He has worked in the industry most of his life and has such an enthusiasm for telling/teaching visitors about the horse community, showing them around beautiful farms and getting them up close to these beautiful animals. On our tour we visited 3 farms. (Katierich and 2 others...maybe 3 others) We got to see fowls, fillies, yearlings and a few stallions. He didn't waste time by taking us to Keeneland as it is free for visitors anyway. Most of the people on the tour were in their 50s and up so I was worried at first that my younger family---or at least my kids wouldn't have much fun. I was so wrong. They loved every minute and I think they learned quite a bit. At Katierich each of my kids was given a horseshoe. They were super excited about that. Moral of the story is....Kids and adults love the tour and Shawn will not disappoint!!

TourLocalLife

Jun 2014

If you are in Lexington to visit horse country, this tour is a "must do." It is hosted by the friendly, comical, and hospitable Shawn Washington, who drives you into the experience by sharing many of his own stories. He knows several farm owners personally, so much so the have named thoroughbreds after his children. He takes you beyond the security gates of million dollar farms, shows you stables fit for a king, and takes you on an intimate tour of Calumet Farms. You get to pet and interact with the horses at one stop too! The tour is convenient as you can purchase tickets at the KY Horse Park and the airconditioned bus picks you up at the front gate.