Support Us Button Widget
Sponsored Content
Travel and Outdoors  Tourism and Hospitality

Meet your cutest “neigh-bors” during a horse farm tour

April 19, 2024 • 
Visit Horse Country
Sponsored by
a gif featuring photos of people petting horses

In addition to previous winners, nine out of the top ten horses on the leaderboard for the Kentucky Derby have called Horse Country home.

Photos provided by Visit Horse Country; GIF by LEXtoday

Louisville may be home to the Kentucky Derby, but Horse Country is home to Kentucky Derby winners. Did you know that 115 out of 149 Kentucky Derby winners have been Kentucky-bred? And eight winners of the Kentucky Derby reside in Horse Country, including:

  • Mage, last year’s winner
  • Triple Crown winners American Pharoah and Justify
  • and Street Sense, the 2007 winner

Lexingtonians can get up close to some of racing’s best on a horse farm tour.

Explore options + book a tour.

More from LEXtoday
A bowl of mashed potatoes sitting on a wood table with a pool of butter on top.
Bring deliciousness to the table with these five holiday recipes from local chefs
Chefs from local restaurants are opening their cookbooks and sharing the recipes + stories of some of their favorite holiday dishes.
November 14, 2024
 · 
Molly Thompson
A green and pink snail fiber art installation climbing up a wall
November Gallery Hop Preview
Looking for something fun to do this Friday? Have a color-filled evening with LexArts Hop.
November 13, 2024
 · 
Molly Thompson
The facade of Henry Clay's mansion
Culture
Which locations around Lexington deserve a historical marker?
Historical markers are physical signs, plaques, and statues that commemorate a significant place or event. Where would you like to see a historical marker around Lexington?
November 13, 2024
 · 
Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Two bourbon cocktails. 1 Manhattan and 1 Old Fashion.
Events
Raise a glass (and your spirits) for Lexington Bourbon Week
Enjoy the final days of Lexington Bourbon Week presented by E.J. Curley with cocktails from 20+ of Lexington’s best bars, restaurants, and distilleries.
November 13, 2024
 · 
Sam Hicks
downtown lexington
Play
30+ volunteer opportunities in Lexington
This list of volunteer opportunities in Lexington, KY includes everything from fostering a pet to getting hands-on at local build sites.
November 13, 2024
 · 
Staff
An exterior of a tan brick building with lots of windows and two light green doors.
Small Business
Meet The Willow, a new women-focused business collective coming to the Warehouse Block
The new women-owned business collective aims to house a variety of shops in one building like coffee, wine, smoothies, shopping + more.
November 11, 2024
 · 
Molly Thompson
A tall, black, pointed monument at Veterans Park in Lexington, KY, that honors inductees in the Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame.
City
Ways to honor veterans in Lexington
The city shows its gratitude for United States Armed Forces servicepeople through art, volunteering, and business opportunities.
November 8, 2024
 · 
Michael Beausoleil
LEX_Wildcat Walk Thru.jpg
Business
Take a stroll through Rupp Arena’s new store Wildcat Walk Thru
Scan your card, take your snacks, just walk out.
November 7, 2024
 · 
Molly Thompson
A man standing with a flock of turkeys.
Food
Where to find Thanksgiving dinner in Lexington
Our favorite dine-in and carry-out options for Thanksgiving dinner in Lexington, KY this year, plus local ingredients.
November 7, 2024
 · 
Molly Thompson
A map of Lexington with five yellow areas highlighted.
City
Urban County Planning adopts the Urban Growth Master Plan
Lexington plans to expand by 2,800 acres and add five new areas to the city that will support its population and housing growth.
November 6, 2024
 · 
Michael Beausoleil