The Thoroughbred Center's Behind the Scenes Tour offers an exclusive look at the training and stabling of thoroughbred race horses. Encompassing over 230 acres of prime Kentucky Bluegrass, this unique horse farm has the ability to accommodate over 1,100 horses. During morning training hours you will get to see horses up close while they workout on the track as well as walk through a barn where horses are stabled. Come see for yourself why trainers say The Thoroughbred Center is one of the best places in the world to train a horse. Minimum numbers are required to run this tour.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transport by air-conditioned minibus
Driver/guide
Small-group tour (no more than 24)
Drinks
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Lexington
Departure Point: The Thoroughbred Center's Main Office
Address: 3380 Paris Pike, Lexington, KY 40511
Directions: Use the 2nd entrance at the corner of Paris Pike and Johnston Road.
Dates: April 1 – October 31
9:00am Monday – Saturday
November 1 – March 31
9:00am Monday – Friday
Return
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (Umbrellas are not permitted)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The Thoroughbred Center's Behind the Scenes Tour offers an exclusive look at the training and stabling of thoroughbred race horses. Encompassing over 230 acres of prime Kentucky Bluegrass, this unique horse farm has the ability to accommodate over 1,100 horses. During morning training hours you will get to see horses up close while they workout on the track as well as walk through a barn where horses are stabled. Come see for yourself why trainers say The Thoroughbred Center is one of the best places in the world to train a horse. Minimum numbers are required to run this tour.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transport by air-conditioned minibus
Driver/guide
Small-group tour (no more than 24)
Drinks
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Lexington
Departure Point: The Thoroughbred Center's Main Office
Address: 3380 Paris Pike, Lexington, KY 40511
Directions: Use the 2nd entrance at the corner of Paris Pike and Johnston Road.
Dates: April 1 – October 31
9:00am Monday – Saturday
November 1 – March 31
9:00am Monday – Friday
Return
Itinerary
Each tour starts at our main office which is located at the corner of Paris Pike and Johnston Road. Check in at the front desk and our tour guide will bring our mini bus around to pick you up.
At 9:00am the bus departs from the main office. The first barns you come to are the two largest and original barns on the property and can house up to 300 horses each. This is where you will likely see the horsemen hot-walking, grooming or bathing their horse. It's all part of the daily activity. You will then pass two training tracks and then get off of the bus to stand rail-side watching morning workouts. It is likely an outrider or exercise rider will approach the group so if you've ever want...
