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Whispering Woods Riding Stables

Turn the reins over to your inner cowpoke and giddy-up across 250 acres of rugged and scenic 
Kentucky backcountry, over hills, along creeks and beneath lush, leafy canopies.

What can we say? We were born to be wild. In addition to the two dozen horses and miles of trails at Whispering Woods, enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, picnic tables, playground and a tack shop stocked with saddles, souvenirs, t-shirts and more. Reservations are required for trail rides.

Contact:

Website: www.whisperingwoodstrails.com
Phone: 502-570-9663
Address: 265 Wright Lane, Georgetown, KY 40324

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Old Friends Retire Thoroughbred Farm

Meet equine A-listers like Silver Charm—the oldest living Kentucky Derby winner, Kentucky Derby and
Preakness Stakes winner, I’ll Have Another, and Breeders’ Cup World Champion, Little Mike. About 175 equine athletes cavort, pose for pics and generally live their best life at this award-winning aftercare facility.

Get up close and personal with these celebrities of the turf as well as farm mascot, Little Silver Charm—a miniature horse with a big personality—on a guided tour. Pet them. Feed them carrots. And learn all about their million-dollar glory days.

Current Tour Info:

Old Friends is open to General tours.

GENERAL GUIDED WALKING TOUR

General Guided Tours Mon-Wed at 11am; Thurs-Sun at 10am, 11am, & 1pm
Your tour guide will lead a 1½ hour walking tour, introducing you to approximately 15 Old Friends retirees including 1997 Kentucky Derby winner Silver Charm and Hall of Fame member Lava Man.

- Tour cost $30.00 per person. (Children must be 10+)
- Reservations required.
- Maximum tour size 20 people. We cannot accommodate children under 10.
- Limited golf cart availability.
- 24 hour cancellation policy.

FOUNDERS TOUR
Founder’s Tour with Michael Blowen Fridays at 12:00pm
Old Friends founder Michael Blowen leads your 1½ hour tour, introducing you to 10-15 Old Friends residents including 1997 Kentucky Derby winner Silver Charm and Hall of Fame member Lava Man.
- Tour cost $100.00 per person.
- Reservations required.
- Maximum tour size 15 people. We cannot accommodate children under 10.
- Limited golf cart availability.
- 24 hour cancellation policy.

EVERY HORSE ON THE FARM TOUR
A three-hour driving tour visiting every horse residing at Dream Chase Farm with Old Friends photographer Laura Battles,
- Tour cost $150.00 per person.
- Reservations required.
- Maximum tour size 4 people. We cannot accommodate children on this tour
- 24 hour cancellation policy.

PRIVATE TOURS - By Appointment (ALL YEAR!)
An exclusive tour opportunity for groups of 10 and under. Your tour guide will lead your party on a 1.5 hour tour introducing you to 10-15 Old Friends residents.
- Tour cost $75.00 per person with Old Friends volunteer tour guide; or $200 per person with Old Friends founder Michael Blowen
- Reservations required.
- Children 11 and under are free.
- Limited golf cart availability
- 24 hour cancellation policy.
Call our office at (502) 863-1775 to book your private tour experience.

Tours are booked exclusively online HERE.

Contact:

Website: www.oldfriendsequine.org
Phone: 502-863-1775
Address: 1841 Paynes Depot Rd., Georgetown, KY 40324

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Old Friends Retire Thoroughbred Farm

Meet equine A-listers like Silver Charm—the oldest living Kentucky Derby winner, Kentucky Derby and
Preakness Stakes winner, I’ll Have Another, and Breeders’ Cup World Champion, Little Mike. About 175 equine athletes cavort, pose for pics and generally live their best life at this award-winning aftercare facility.

Get up close and personal with these celebrities of the turf as well as farm mascot, Little Silver Charm—a miniature horse with a big personality—on a guided tour. Pet them. Feed them carrots. And learn all about their million-dollar glory days.

Current Tour Info:

Old Friends is open to General tours.

GENERAL GUIDED WALKING TOUR

General Guided Tours Mon-Wed at 11am; Thurs-Sun at 10am, 11am, & 1pm
Your tour guide will lead a 1½ hour walking tour, introducing you to approximately 15 Old Friends retirees including 1997 Kentucky Derby winner Silver Charm and Hall of Fame member Lava Man.

- Tour cost $30.00 per person. (Children must be 10+)
- Reservations required.
- Maximum tour size 20 people. We cannot accommodate children under 10.
- Limited golf cart availability.
- 24 hour cancellation policy.

FOUNDERS TOUR
Founder’s Tour with Michael Blowen Fridays at 12:00pm
Old Friends founder Michael Blowen leads your 1½ hour tour, introducing you to 10-15 Old Friends residents including 1997 Kentucky Derby winner Silver Charm and Hall of Fame member Lava Man.
- Tour cost $100.00 per person.
- Reservations required.
- Maximum tour size 15 people. We cannot accommodate children under 10.
- Limited golf cart availability.
- 24 hour cancellation policy.

EVERY HORSE ON THE FARM TOUR
A three-hour driving tour visiting every horse residing at Dream Chase Farm with Old Friends photographer Laura Battles,
- Tour cost $150.00 per person.
- Reservations required.
- Maximum tour size 4 people. We cannot accommodate children on this tour
- 24 hour cancellation policy.

PRIVATE TOURS - By Appointment (ALL YEAR!)
An exclusive tour opportunity for groups of 10 and under. Your tour guide will lead your party on a 1.5 hour tour introducing you to 10-15 Old Friends residents.
- Tour cost $75.00 per person with Old Friends volunteer tour guide; or $200 per person with Old Friends founder Michael Blowen
- Reservations required.
- Children 11 and under are free.
- Limited golf cart availability
- 24 hour cancellation policy.
Call our office at (502) 863-1775 to book your private tour experience.

Tours are booked exclusively online HERE.

Contact:

Website: www.oldfriendsequine.org
Phone: 502-863-1775
Address: 1841 Paynes Depot Rd., Georgetown, KY 40324

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Kentucky Horse Park

Sixty different horses representing dozens of breeds live, work and play in five different barn at Kentucky Horse Park, 
a working horse farm and equine education facility—and the only one of its kind in the world.

Wander through the galleries at the International Museum of the Horse and learn about the horse from ancient times to today’s sporting events. Pet, feed and groom the horses. Saddle up for guided pony or trail rides. Tour the park on a Horse-Drawn Trolley Tour. Head to the Kids Barn where little ones can jump their own course of fences on foot. Camp nearby at the Kentucky Horse Park Campground for quick and convenient access to the park.

Tours:

The Spring Season begins on March 13, 2024, and runs through April 28, 2024. During Spring Season our guests can enjoy live equine presentations, a scenic horse-drawn trolley tour, and the International Museum of the Horse!

The Main Season runs from May through November. During this time guests can enjoy even more live equine presentations, meet racing legends, see draft horse presentations, hop in the saddle for a horseback trail ride or pony ride, facts & fun at the museum, and more!

WINTER SEASON
November 8, 2023 - March 10, 2024
OPEN: Wednesday-Sunday, 10:00am-4:00pm
CLOSED: Monday & Tuesday

SPRING SEASON
March 13, 2024 - April 28, 2024
OPEN: Wednesday - Sunday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
CLOSED: Monday & Tuesday
General Admission, $16; Senior, $14; Children, $8; Military, $8

MAIN SEASON
May 1, 2024 - November 3, 2024
OPEN: Wednesday - Sunday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
CLOSED: Monday & Tuesday
General Admission, $20; Senior, $18; Children, $10; Military, $10

Contact:

Website: www.kyhorsepark.com
Phone: 859-233-4303 or 800-678-8813
Address: 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511

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