Brannon Stables

Karen is lovely and gives my daughter the one-on-one that she needs! It may be a bit of a drive,…read morebut it is well worth it for the serious minded horse enthusiast!

From the owner: 40 years combined trainer riding, instructing and competing with horses and riders. We offer…read moreCentered Riding instruction!

Whispering Woods Riding Stables

(48 reviews)

Shout out to Raven and Emma for being great and very friendly trail guides! We really loved and…read moreenjoyed our ride, we definitely recommend them and recommend this place to everyone. It was truly an amazing experience!! We will be coming back again!! The trip from Louisville to Georgetown was completely worth it!

We had a great 45 minute ride. So much fun that we wished we would have done the 90 minute ride!!…read moreThe staff is very friendly, even the volunteers we met that day. I would definitely return!!

Pine Knoll Farm

The team, quality of horse care, and the facility at Pine Knoll Farm are unmatched. As a client who…read moreboards both a show horse and two retired horses, the care for my horses is to a level that everyone hopes for but rarely gets. The team cares for my horses as if they are their own, with excellent communication and true horsemanship. The property has incredible Bluegrass views, extremely spacious and comfortable stalls, carefully maintained grass turnout, and an immaculately manicured indoor arena. I appreciate that Gillian's standard of care for her animals is higher than most and she, Rob, and Octavio run Pine Knoll as a the most welcoming well-oiled machine for both horse and human. I have never felt so comfortable as a horse mom, and my horses have never been as happy as they are here. Anyone is lucky to be able to experience it firsthand.

From the owner: Your Journey, Your Experience: Kentucky Horse Experiences…read morelocated at Pine Knoll Center for Integrated Horsemanship and the Horse Human Connection is not just another beautiful horse farm in this splendid area of the bluegrass. Pine Knoll welcomes people from all walks of life and all parts of the world with truly unique purposes in mind. If one wants to come and relax in our Air BnB’s, take a nature stroll through the wooded trail or participate in an interactive experience with The Peace Ponies you will leave with many special memories. Pine Knoll is a premiere facility for advancing knowledge in horse and human interactions, well-being and personal transformation.We invite you to explore the many opportunities we have to offer! Come find your Peace.

Kentucky Horse Park

4.2

(167 reviews)

Love that Kentucky Horse Park is pet friendly. The only area that pets are not allowed to go in is…read morethe museum but all other areas were fine. This is a beautiful area of Kentucky. I met a lovely man named Dave in the champion horse barn. He was fantastic, and took the time to tell me a bit of horse history. He even brought one of the retired champions up to the stall door so that my dog could get familiar with horses. Meeting Dave made my entire trip that even more memorable. We got to stop and watch some of the horse events going on. I loved watching the horses competing in the jump course. This is a large park and there is a lot to take your time and see. They have a nice gift shop. There is a food hall too but I didn't try it during this trip. It is $28 to get in, but is worth it and you can get in the next day for free. I am glad I had the opportunity to stop and see the park.

"Polo in the Park" is held on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park. As you drive in you will see…read morea large grass field to the right. Bring a chair and a picnic dinner, and find a spot under the trees. A nice, and different, way to spend a summer evening. 67

Big Red Stables

(17 reviews)

I had a great private ride with Emily! Lovely person, beautiful farm, well trained horses, and she…read moretook pictures along the way so I could just enjoy the ride. Highly recommended!

We have ridden on a lot of trail rides and this one was great! I highly recommend it. Drew and…read moreEmily make sure that you are well suited for the horses and that you have a good time

Stepping Stone Ranch

4.9

(16 reviews)

Fantastic last minute booking they got us in for. My husband and I were on a quick two night trip…read moreto Kentucky to do a little distillery tour, but they are closed for Covid. Driving through all the greenery horse pastures hubby made a comment he wishes he could ride a horse; next thing I did was a quick secret search for horse riding, and DRS came up. I called pretty late at 7:45 at night as we only had two more days, the answering machine said to text the number for guided tours and I did, apologizing for it being so late. The next morning I got a text back while at breakfast that they were able to get us in at 1:00 pm that day. I surprised hubby, we went to hotel changed and headed out on a short drive from Lexington. Entering the grounds i couldn't wait to go on a ride, I haven't been horseback riding since 2012 in the Bahamas. And while this wasn't quite like that experience, it was perfect for what we wanted. It was informal and casual as the ladies brought us right in and gave us the names of our horses. We had 3 other ladies with our small group of 5, plus our guide Britney (spelling?) and her helper I didn't catch his name. Britney's mom helped us to our horses, I had Sun a 17 year old male horse that was gentle and easy. I am truly a beginning rider and the instructions were simple and clear, and Britney reminded us along our trails of things like "lean back going down this hill" etc. They have 100 acres of land and an adjacent 300 for the horses. The scenery was so beautiful and the trails were shaded for the most part which was a nice reprieve from the middle of the day hot sun. The other worker alongside Britney took pictures of us as we rode by so that was a cool bonus. We truly had a great time, about an hour was spent at Deer Run which fit nicely into our schedule. When we find ourselves back in Kentucky DRS will be the first place we contact!

We did a private trail ride and it was absolutely perfect. The property is gorgeous and the horses…read moreare noticeably loved. Our two guides that went with us were super friendly, patient, and informative. It's not far out of Lexington and if you plan on being in the area I highly recommend you plan a stop in here. If you're a lover of animals you want to make sure you spend your time and money on places that offer a great experience while taking the best care of their animals. Stepping Stone definitely checks both boxes.

Ballyhigh Show Stables

Best boarding and show facilities in Versailles and Lexington area. Huge indoor and outdoor arenas…read more Large clean airy stalls. Three barns and gorgeous pastures. Great instructor and just and overall wonderful place to be! Have some fun shows including the Ballyhigh Classic in the Fall, Joyce is a wonderful Hunter and Equitation trainer who is wonderful to work with. If your looking for a place to board and show this is the nicest facility we've been at. Love it, been here for over 4 years!

Mt Brilliant Farm

4.0

Lunch with KEEP at the beautiful Mt. Brilliant Farm, made more so at the barn where the great…read moreracehorse Man o War lived. Refurbished to its former glory, it is a testament to MoW and the days of you're in the racing industry. 44

Red Fern Riding Center at Shelby Trails Park

(19 reviews)

A place for people who have never ridden before to go on trail rides, as well as a place to take…read moreriding lessons. (They also offer slightly longer trail rides for more experienced people). What a beautiful place! The drive out there was not bad at all in terms of distance, nav reliable, and gorgeous views. I was a bit late but they accommodated me and the group started before myself and one other person. The horses were well-taken care of and extremely calm. They all seemed to know each other but not have too many issues between them- no biting, kicking, etc. (Hey - racehorses are so temperamental that they need a calming animal). The barn has its own helmets to lend, there were a lot of people who had been more than once. I was searching for a hot tub the following day however.

This is an amazing facility. very caring and concerned about their horses and visitors. They…read moreoffer a great horse experience. one of the best I have visited!

Three Day Farm

4.3

(6 reviews)

I've been involved with horses for every decade of my life, and I keep coming back to 3 day. It's a…read moreclosely-knit yet welcoming community of folks of all ages who really love their horses. Head trainer and owner, Tanya, is big on building strong foundations and has an excellent reputation for starting young horses or retraining difficult ones. She's also the head coach for Transylvania University's head eventing team, which is based at the farm. There's an indoor plus outdoor arena, a cross country field, and plenty of room in surrounding farmland to hack out or do interval training. Tanya especially, along with the farm and stable managers are big on barn and horse safety - this is the kind of place where you will find no sharp corners or edges, breakaway hooks on every cross tie and rope, everything up to code, well-maintained paddocks and fencing, no dogs allowed, etc. If someone is doing something that's not leading to the optimum safety and protection of their and others horses, they'll be told so. The stalls, wash rack, tack room, and aisle are kept very clean. Quality is valued in every lesson beginner to advanced, and in horse care. Stall-care horses are fed twice per day, with pasture-care horses brought in by staff for daily feedings for a reasonable added fee as needed. 12 stall barn, 5 big pastures, and smaller paddocks for overflow/quarantine horses. They throw good hay in the winter and provide up to 2 scoops per day of high quality Hallway feeds grain for pasture horses, included in the price of board. The unofficial barn farrier & barn vet are top-notch and preferred in their fields by sport horse owners. Plus, the barn cats are AWESOME. They have their own Instagram @catsofthreedayfarm .

I can't say enough great things about Tanya and the staff. A happy friendly atmosphere. Great…read moreriding amenities and a beautiful farm.

Somer Splash

3.2

(15 reviews)

Lifeguards were rude and made fun of me for my weight. The lifeguards name was Christopher and he…read moresaid he was playing but it hurt my feelings and then I went to tell a manager and they wouldn't do anything. Poor management and poor workers.

Clean, organized, fair prices. Access to tickets online. Military discount available. Plenty of…read morefree parking. Good concessions.

Suffoletta Family Aquatic Center

3.1

(9 reviews)

Visited with my niece and nephew and mother in law and had a fantastic experience!! The staff was…read moresuper helpful at check in, lifeguards were in all areas and the place was clean. There was plenty of activities for all ages and mobility levels! I enjoyed the water slide and the lazy river the best. It was very cost effective for our family to attend and enjoy a wonderful summer day! Blacktop parking made it easy to get in and out. Changing rooms were clean with showers and restrooms available. The snack shack offered fresh burgers, chili dogs and a variety of snacks making it a great place for lunch. I was highly impressed and will be back!

We had a fantastic day at Suffoletta Family Aquatic Center. It was very clean in and out of the…read morewater. There were chairs throughout the area. We enjoyed the lazy river quite a bit. The water wasn't above 4 feet anywhere so it was perfect for our 7-year old. There is a 15 minute break/adult swim time on the :45 minute mark. We took advantage of the water slide during that time with no line! Day passes were available and super reasonably priced. The snack bar had great prices and delicious food. I wish something like this was in our area.

Shillito Park

(13 reviews)

I want to preface this by saying I think this park would earn 5 stars by the people going there to…read moreplay sports. It has basketball, baseball, tennis, and frisbee golf. I went there to walk my dog and be in nature. The majority of the main paved walking path is actually separate from the park. It runs alongside the road that runs through the park. Because I was there around rush hour, it basically felt like walking on a sidewalk next to a busy street, rather than like walking in a park. Also, there was some construction and a lot of electrical lines with big metal bases along the path, which also detracted from the little bit of nature. But who knows, maybe I'll come back in the summer (I noticed a pool) and end up increasing my score.

It's a fairly large park with many different spots to choose from. Peaceful with walking paths,…read morepicnic areas and baseball field. Nice : }

Southland Aquatic Center

4.0

(4 reviews)

I have been there. It was so much fun there's been a lot of cool stuff like the slide. The…read morelifeguards has been nice to me. There was an ice machine there. They got like an ordering stand they have a diving board but the sad thing I only got to stay for 1 hour :(

Havent gone since 2019, back then you could not smile if you want off the diving board. If you…read morelooked around or laughed or yelled near the diving board, they kicked you out of the pool for 1 hour. Kids said the bathrooms were filthy and the Lexington Police would go stand in the changing area and stare at the boys changing, thats what they said. There is/was food? The hamburgers they made there were better than ANY at ANY food place we've been to in all of Lexington KY. Must be some home recipe. One day we went there just to get a burger/fries. They chase everyone out of the pool every 45 min or so. Why not make some kind of lighted sign with a giant clock to show in a non-angry way its part of the plan? The lifeguards blow whistles all the sudden and yell at the kids to get out, as if this is a Jaws movie. Make it non threatening and encourage getting fresh water or a small snack? Play music 1 minute before the kick out time, setup tables with free water cups? have some small challenges, throw a frisbee into a target and win a small prize or who knows. But they dont do these things. Parking is miserable, expect your car will be hit by someone's door. Period.

Raven Run Nature Sanctuary