Tour Mill Ridge
We are a full-service thoroughbred horse farm in the heart of the Bluegrass Region, minutes from the Bluegrass Airport and Keeneland Racecourse in Lexington, Kentucky. We invite you to share in the history, experience a glimpse of the thoroughbred industry, and interact with our horses.
Mill Ridge Tours are Ranked the #1 Thing to Do in Lexington
Top 10% of Things to Do Worldwide by Trip Advisor
Mill Ridge Farm Tour
Our standard Mill Ridge Farm tour is available twice per day, most days of the week. This is best for guests who are looking for a relaxed setting with up-close-and-personal experiences with horses. Guests will also learn more about the farm’s history, the thoroughbred business, and enjoy breathtaking views of the land.
HOW LONG? 1.5 hour-long public tour.
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PLEASE NOTE: This tour requires guests to arrive and drive in their own vehicles. No Motorcycles or Rideshare options, i.e. Uber, Lyft or Public Taxi Services.
WHAT YOU'LL SEE: Get up close with Mares & Foals + Yearlings + three Stallions with plenty of photo ops. You may get hands-on, too!
BEST FOR: All Ages + Kid-Friendly, curious, casual, and committed fans welcome.
PRICE: Individual 12 years old and up: $30; Children under 12: $15.
ON THE TOUR: You will be walking & standing throughout the tour. You'll have a break as you caravan in your car or bus, following our guides to multiple stops throughout the farm.
The tour kicks off in the breeding shed where you will gain an understanding of why this land is uniquely suited for the Thoroughbred. You will learn the history of the Headley family, who has owned and operated this land and farm for 6 generations.
You will then hop in your vehicles and follow the tour guide around the farm via caravan. You will stop at multiple locations around the farm to interact with horses of varying ages. You’ll be able to get up close and personal with friendly equine residents, and even feed them carrots! The tour ends back in the breeding shed with our resident stallions and gift shop.
PREPARE: We will be outdoors during the tour, rain or shine! Be sure to wear appropriate shoes and comfortable clothing that suits all weather!
Custom or Owner-Led Tour
This private tour is available most days at 3:00 pm. Book your group with your own private guide to show you around the farm and get up close and personal with our horses. This is best for guests who want individualized time and attention with our horses in a smaller group setting. Guests will be able to ask questions, learn more about the thoroughbred business, and enjoy breathtaking views of the land.
HOW LONG? 1.5 hour-long private tour.
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PLEASE NOTE: This tour requires guests to arrive and drive in their own vehicles. No Motorcycles or Rideshare options, i.e. Uber, Lyft or Public Taxi Services.
WHAT YOU'LL SEE: Get up close with Mares & Foals + Yearlings + three Stallions with plenty of photo ops. You may get hands-on, too!
BEST FOR: All Ages + Kid-Friendly, curious, casual, and committed fans welcome.
PRICE: Individual 12 years old and up: $30; Children under 12: $15.
ON THE TOUR: You will be walking & standing throughout the tour. You'll have a break as you caravan in your car or bus, following our guides to multiple stops throughout the farm.
The tour kicks off in the breeding shed where you will gain an understanding of why this land is uniquely suited for the Thoroughbred. You will learn the history of the Headley family, who has owned and operated this land and farm for 6 generations.
You will then hop in your vehicles and follow the tour guide around the farm via caravan. You will stop at multiple locations around the farm to interact with horses of varying ages. You’ll be able to get up close and personal with friendly equine residents, and even feed them carrots! The tour ends back in the breeding shed with our resident stallions and gift shop.
PREPARE: We will be outdoors during the tour, rain or shine! Be sure to wear appropriate shoes and comfortable clothing that suits all weather!
If you’re looking to create a truly customized, unique experience, book one of our customized or owner-led experiences. We will work with you to create exactly what you have in mind. That may be a catered brunch before Keeneland on our office patio (seats 35), followed by a farm tour. Or if pressed for time, we can tour your group through the farm and send you on your way with a boxed lunch to-go from one of our local partners.
HOW LONG? 1.5-hour-long private tour with up to 50 of your guests.
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We are a sixth-generation family thoroughbred farm, very much involved in running the day-to-day operations. Let one of our family members give you a personalized experience.
Our proximity to the airport and Keeneland makes a stop at Mill Ridge easy. When you see our views, you won’t believe you’re in the middle of a suburban landscape.
WHAT YOU'LL SEE: Get up close with Mares & Foals + Yearlings + three Stallions with plenty of photo ops. You may get hands-on, too!
BEST FOR: All Ages + Kid-Friendly; Motorcoaches & Bus groups are welcome!
PRICE: $300 for up to 10 guests.
ON THE TOUR: You will be walking & standing as you’re able. You'll have a break as you caravan in your car or bus, following our guides to stops on the farm as feasible for the group.
The tour will help you understand why this land is uniquely suited for the Thoroughbred. You will learn the history of the Headley family, who has owned and operated this land and farm for 6 generations.
Your group will hop in your vehicles and follow the tour guide around the farm via caravan. You will stop at multiple locations around the farm to interact with horses of varying ages. You’ll be able to get up-close-and-personal with friendly equine residents, and even feed them carrots! We can allow time to tour our breeding shed and gift shop if desired!
WHAT YOU'LL SEE: We can customize your tour to meet your needs. Choose from a tour focused on our history or other aspects of the thoroughbred business. You can visit our mares and foals, feed them carrots, or meet our stallions.
BEST FOR: Groups who want to curate their own unique experience. Choose from various indoor and outdoor settings and vistas on the farm. Tractor tour and customized merch can be arranged.
PREPARE: We will be outdoors during the tour, rain or shine! Be sure to wear appropriate shoes and comfortable clothing that suits all weather!
PLEASE NOTE: This tour requires guests to arrive and drive in their own vehicles. No Motorcycles or Rideshare options, i.e. Uber, Lyft or Public Taxi Services.
We take pride in our six-generation, family-owned and operated farm. By touring with one of our owners, you’ll gain a unique perspective on Mill Ridge’s history and how we approach raising racehorses. This is best for guests who are looking to get a behind the scenes view of Mill Ridge from Headley, Price, or a member of the Bell family. The tour offers a relaxed setting with up-close-and-personal experiences with horses. Guests will learn more about the Thoroughbred business as well as enjoy breathtaking views of the land.
HOW LONG? 1.5 hour-long tour.
WHAT YOU'LL SEE: Get up close with Mares & Foals + Yearlings + three Stallions with plenty of photo ops!
BEST FOR: We love to tailor our tour to apply to your specific audience or business. We welcome all Ages + Kid-Friendly, curious, casual, and committed fans welcome.
ON THE TOUR: You will be walking and standing, but you'll get a break as you caravan in your car, following our guide, to multiple stops.
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PLEASE NOTE: This tour requires guests to arrive and drive in their own vehicles. No Motorcycles or Rideshare options, i.e. Uber, Lyft or Public Taxi Services.
The tour kicks off in the breeding shed where you will gain an understanding of why this land is uniquely suited for the Thoroughbred. You will learn the history of the Headley family, who has owned and operated this land and farm for 6 generations.
Your group will leave the breeding shed and hop in your vehicles and follow the tour guide around the farm via caravan. You will stop at multiple locations around the farm to interact with horses of varying ages. You’ll be able to get up-close-and-personal with friendly equine residents, and even feed them carrots! The tour ends back in the breeding shed with our resident stallions and gift shop.
We will be outdoors during the tour. Be sure to wear appropriate shoes and comfortable clothing that suits all weather!
Large Group Mill Ridge Tour
Motorcoaches, buses, and large groups are welcome at Mill Ridge! We can accommodate large vehicles and groups by allowing you to disembark at locations throughout the farm to get up close and personal with our horses. Or our guides are happy to hop aboard if your group is limited on time or mobility.
HOW LONG? 1.5 hour-long private tour.
WHAT YOU'LL SEE: We can customize your tour to meet your needs. Choose from a tour focused on our history or other aspects of the thoroughbred business. You can visit our mares and foals, feed them carrots, or meet our stallions.
BEST FOR: Groups who want to curate their own unique experience. Choose from various indoor and outdoor settings and vistas on the farm. Tractor tour and customized merch can be arranged.
Private Mill Ridge Tour
Visit us at Mill Ridge Farm, near iconic Keeneland Racetrack, and experience a farm renowned for raising and selling first class Thoroughbreds. Owner Alice Headley Chandler’s father, Hal Price Headley, was the main force in the founding of Keeneland, and the first President of what is considered one of the greatest racetracks in the world.
After his death in 1962, Alice inherited the land that would become Mill Ridge Farm. Just six years later she became the first woman to breed an Epsom Derby winner in SIR IVOR. Since the year 2000, Mill Ridge has raised and/or sold 41 Grade 1 winners including a Kentucky Derby winner, 9 Breeders’ Cup winners, 3 Horse of the Year Titleholders, and 2024 Preakness winner Seize the Grey.
All tours MUST be reserved in advance.
PLEASE NOTE: Our requires guests to arrive and drive in their own vehicles or via motorcoach/private bus. No Motorcycles or Rideshare options, i.e. Uber, Lyft or Public Taxi Services.
We will be outdoors during the tour. Be sure to wear appropriate shoes and comfortable clothing that suits all weather!
FAQs
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Public farm tours may vary based on season.
Individual (12 years old and up): $30 per person + 15% service fee
Children (ages 2-12): $12 + 15% service fees
Private and Enhanced Experiences vary.
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Our public and private tours last 90 minutes.
Our enhanced experiences can be customized to best suit your needs.
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Unfortunately, no. For the safety of all animals, staff, and guests please leave your pets at home.
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We do not offer a public restroom.
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Unfortunately, no. All tour bookings must be made in advance.
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48 business hours notice is required if you would like to reschedule or receive a refund of your tour. Please contact Horse Country to cancel or reschedule your tour. 859-963-1004
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Yes! We love to collaborate with groups to create your perfect and unique experience. Whether you have a corporate group you’d like to bring for “off site” meeting NOT in a hotel ballroom, or a memorable family reunion, we can create the perfect enhanced experience for you. We offer everything from catered lunch on our office patio to picnics with boxed lunches. Contact Alice at alice@millridge.com to plan your experience.
For additional questions, please call Visit Horse Country at (859) 963-1004
LOCATION
2800 Bowman Mill Rd
Lexington, KY 40513
What People Are Saying
“It was an experience we will never forget. HIGHLY recommend it.”
— Jim from Wisconsin
“Feeding the horses and getting to pet them was very exciting. Even had a foal let me pet and kiss his nose! My wife had never experienced any thing like it! We made some great memories!”
— Karen from Kentucky
“The private tour exceeded our expectations. Learning about the history, the love, the quality and the process at the farm was amazing coming from someone who’s not only a tour guide, but she’s also a client. Tia was so great in explaining things to our group, as we were newbies”
— Debbie from Boston
We have visited twice and it is
"hooves down" our favorite!.”
— Kathleen from Kentucky
