After I got to the horse park, I was almost regretting having booked and paid for the tickets, and had I not done so, I probably would not have ended up going on the tour. But, when my group got over to the bus stop, the people coming off from the tour before us were all happy and smiling, so I was greatly encouraged by that and much more optimistic about taking the time to go. I wasn't sure what I was expecting---probably some bland, boring tour where you didn't do much more than walk around a couple of expensive barns and drool over the amenities. Boy, was I wrong!!! Shawn was amazing! He was the perfect tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about each farm's history, owners, and also thoroughbred bloodlines. I think everyone on the bus had a fun time, and learned & laughed a lot. We got to pet a lot of babies and mamas--from a couple-days old foals to $2 million yearlings. I would definitely go again!