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Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

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 Sep

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Starting at $49.00

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Tue 24 Sep

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)

lbjpapa

Apr 2022

Great tour. Shawn was very informative and interesting. He knew a lot about the farms and owners. I would highly recommend this tour.

JasonInIndy

Apr 2022

This is it! This is The One! What a wonderful experience and an excellent time. The tour is approximately 3 hours in a temperature-controlled luxury bus (not a van) that is extremely comfortable and easily accessible. The small group tour of KatieRich Farms, Margaux Farms, and the Lexington Livestock Market with Shaun was very personal. Shaun is the real star of this tour. He has a vast knowledge of the Lexington horse scene and seems to know everybody. Not only does he have private access to many areas but he also has wonderful humorous entertaining stories about the business. Hollywood should seriously consider making a movie about this incredible man. We visited the two farms mentioned and had personal contact with several of the horses. The farms themselves were simply beautiful to see. At the Livestock Market we saw a live auction and Shawn took us behind the scenes to see how the cattle were managed. We also had the opportunity to nuzzle and feed dandelions to some Long-Horned cattle. (Yes, they loved the dandelions). I can’t recommend this adventure highly enough. If you don’t book this tour you have missed out on a great experience.

stephanierawson

Apr 2022

This was an amazing and unforgettable experience that my whole family enjoyed. I took my brother and sister--in-law as well as my 86 year old grandmother. They all adored Shaun. He is such a funny, kind, and humble gentleman. Shaun is a Lexington native and his rich and entertaining knowledge of the horse world make this tour interactive, engaging, and super entertaining. He also made the whole group feel welcomed which made it easy for guests to relax and get to know each other. One other tours I've been on with other companies, we had zero interaction with the other guests and it just seemed dry and informational. The bus experience was excellent. The tours with other companies use vans where you are climbing over strangers and packed in tight. You can easily stand up in Shaun's luxury buses and have plenty of space. It's also temperature controlled. I was amazed at the farms we went to. No other tour has access to these farms and they are simply stunning. I loved feeding the horses peppermints. This is an experience I would do over and over again. I highly recommend it and it's a great value.