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    Blackwood Stables

    4.0 (1 review)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Old Friends - Visiting one of the many superstars

    Old Friends

    4.7(55 reviews)
    7.0 mi

    As an animal lover, I was thrilled when my wife told me we were going to visit retired racehorses…read more With the cold and snow rolling in, I was worried the tour might be canceled--but thankfully, it was still on. We gathered with the other guests, warming up in the office before heading out. For us humans, the weather was a bit much, but the horses absolutely loved it. One thing that really impressed me was how interactive the experience was. We weren't limited to standing behind a fence--we were able to feed the horses carrots and admire them up close. It made the visit feel personal and unforgettable. About halfway through, we stopped in the barn to watch a short film about the farm's history and mission--an informative (and very welcome!) break from the snow. Afterward, we ventured back out to meet the remaining horses. Despite the chilly weather, we had a wonderful time. If you love animals or just want a unique, heartfelt experience, this tour is absolutely worth it.

    What an amazing place!! The founder fulfilled his dream of offering a retirement space for retired…read morethoroughbreds. You are able to visit these fantastic athletes up close on the tour and feed them carrots. Gorgeous landscape of rolling hills on the farm. Easy to walk. Jill, our tour leader, was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the horses. If you love horses, you'll fall in love with this place. If you aren't a horse lover, you will likely become one by the time you leave!

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    Old Friends - Touch Gold

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    Old Friends - Me with Big Brown, winner of the 2008 Kentucky Derby and Preakness.

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    Me with Big Brown, winner of the 2008 Kentucky Derby and Preakness.

    Donamire Farm - Inside of the tent during the 41st annual Kentucky Bash... The night before #bbn football kickoff.

    Donamire Farm

    5.0(3 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    For several years, while driving on Old Frankfort Pike, I've admired the bluegrass horse track…read more.. never realizing who owned it or which farm it was actually on. No words can describe it's beauty so I won't even make an attempt at it. I've been to a lot of farms and this is by far the most gorgeous. While attending the 41st annual Kentucky Bash held at the tent area on the farm, I learned that the owners of Donamire allow Cardinal Hill to host the event on their beautiful farm as their donation. That makes me want to contribute to the Ball family all over again. I don't know if they give tours or not, but if you ever get the opportunity to attend an event here, do it! I sure would love to learn more about this beautiful part of the Bluegrass!

    While I do not claim to royalty, except for a Yelp duchy hither, thither and yon plus I am the…read morebaron of the Southside, I can honestly lay claim to some actual blueblood, albeit watered down from this particular family of Bluegrass royalty. I've been to Donamire Farms twice in my life, both for family reunions, and it's a beautiful setting for such, where thoroughbreds run along fenced rolling Kentucky countryside, and swans float gracefully over placid waters. Horse barns, with interiors kept far more pristine than my boys' bedroom, dot the landscape. A guest house set a couple acres off the main house also lines the circuitous road that travels through the grounds. It, too, is as opulent as the main, albeit a bit smaller, but larger than any place I've ever stayed. It is all a very pleasant backdrop to seeing those I don't see often, likely not often enough.

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    Donamire Farm - The entrance

    The entrance

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    Donamire Farm - A view of the pond and fountain in the middle of one of the horse racing tracks.

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    A view of the pond and fountain in the middle of one of the horse racing tracks.

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