Visiting Claiborne Farm was fun and educational. We did the walking tour with one of the handlers who gave us great knowledge about the Thoroughbred racing industry and some of the farm's famed horses such as Secretariat, Round Table, Mr. Prospector, and more. We had the chance to see some of the current stallions such as Silver State, Blame, and War Front. It was so cool to see some of these majestic stallions right in front of us and even pet/feed a few! We of course had to pay our visit to the cemetery and see some of the legends. It's very apparent that Claiborne Farm loves their horses and cares for them deeply. It's a beautiful piece of property as well. read more

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Amazing tour, learned a lot and loved the horses! Absolutely beautiful farm! Highly recommend! Easy walking and worth the drive there. read more

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We reserved spots on the 10:00 a.m. tour on a Saturday. The weather was beautiful, the farm was clean for a horse farm, the visitor's center was nice, too. The lady who greets you as you come into the visitor center was incredibly helpful and welcoming. We loved our tour with Levi who was so knowledgeable about the farm and its history. He let us pet 3-4 horses and feed them peppermint. It was overall a wonderful experience and we loved it. Very informational. If you have mobility issues you might consider bringing a wheelchair. You walk on concrete the entire time. read more

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Wonderful horse experience in Lexington. Appreciate all of the quality time with horses and a beautiful well kept farm.

Over twenty years since my first visit to Claiborne Farm, and numerous since then, it remains a place of historical significance. They have been keepers of the land, the horses and the sport for over a century, and continue to be stewards to this day with the fourth generation of the Hancocks at the helm. One of the greatest horses of all time, Secretariat stood at the farm, along with many others famous for their exploits on the racetrack. 118 read more

Claiborne Farm - War Front - Horse Racing Near Me - Paris, Kentucky

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Amazing place where amazing horses are bread and trained. The tour is reasonably priced and the tour guide is great and knowledgeable and knows how the handle the horses. We got to see the horses up close, feed them mints and pet them. The tour was 1 hour and really nice read more

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Our tour at Claiborne Farms was so wonderful. We got to feed the horses peppermint's, which was so fun. The personalities of the different stallions was amazing to see. I've never been into horse racing but I was touched seeing Secretariat's grave. Oh- and very interesting learning about breeding! Wow! read more

A great experience, the farm is beautifully maintained, and our guide, extremely knowledgeable. We learned about the horses and the elaborate processes which goes into the development of world class champion racehorses. We also had a chance to visit with some of the beautiful horses touch them pat them give them treats ! A wonderful morning HIGHLY recommended! read more

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Our tour of Claiborne Farm was excellent. Our tour guide, John, was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. We learned so much more about the racing industry than I ever imagined. We were able to see 5 stallions up close and personal, and seeing Secretariat's grave was very emotional. All of the staff were super friendly. I cannot rate this tour high enough. Definitely worth a visit to this beautiful thoroughbred farm! read more

The Claiborne Farm is one of the pre eminent horse racing breeders on the world. The Farm is over 3,000 acres and home to a number of great stallions and broodmares to consistently produce winners. Upon arriving at the visitor center and gift shop we immediately left for our walking tour at the posted time. BE SURE TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION IN ADVANCE...walk-ins are not accepted.Our host was very friendly, knowledgeable and provided a wealth of informatiom about the farm, the breeding process and many of the famous horses produced on the farm. We toured the breeding house, stables, cemetery where the likes os Secretariat are buried. We got ip close and personal with a couple of the horses including War Front. If you are in the area and looking for a fun and unique experience I highly recommend. read more

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We had a beautiful morning at Claiborne Farms. The tour was extremely interesting and we walked the grounds. We were able to see where the horses were bred, along with seeing some of the horses. We learned all about the background of how much it costs to operate a working horse farm and the history of the farm. The gift shop was amazing and we spent over a half an hour looking for a nice souvenir of our wonderful day. My Mom. Sister, and I all got matching Secretariat t-shirts. We are planning on wearing them while we watch the Preakness tomorrow. This t-shirt is black and will go with jeans or stretch pants. I also got a pair of silver earrings that were horse stirrups. They were so cool I can't wait to wear them. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience and great tour. We absolutely loved it and the weather was perfect. read more

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I didn't know what to expect but I really enjoyed the tour. An amazing history in breeding, with Secretariat being the most famous, the tour includes the stables, breeding barn, and even the cemetery where Secretariat and other derby winners are buried. They also bring out several horses to meet, pet, and feed. For anyone who is curious or enjoys the triple crown, this is a great tour. read more

A great hands-on tour of a working horse farm. The tour is given by someone actually working the farm rather than a tour guide. We were running a few minutes late. I emailed them and they responded right away and were able to integrate us to our tour upon arrival. Secretariat's legacy is safe with Claiborne Farm. read more

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Can't recommend this tour enough. Came to see the former stall and grave of Secretariat and left with so much more. Our tour guide, Rodeo, was AWESOME and made the entire tour for us. He's not just a tour guide btw - the tour is led by the people who do everything for these horses. In other words, they know their business. read more

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Greet tour. Our guide Levi was so good. Had lots of information and stats just rolling off his tongue. Very informative.

Beautiful spot to learn and see something new. Levi was a fantastic tour guide, patiently answered ALL of our questions, and shared more tidbits than my brain could hold. We were able to pet some horses and feed them peppermints, as well as tour their stables and cemetery. read more

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Fantastic tour!! The farm is nestled in the rolling hills of horse country. Joe, the tour guide, was so knowledgeable about the horses, the history of the farm, and the complete pedigree of all the horses. I can not believe I was able to pet Orb and War Front, give a peppermint candy to Blame, see Secretariat's stall, and see Secretariat's grave! Definitely a must see! read more

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This place is amazing . It's so beautiful and everyone there so kind and helpful. We took the tour with Kevin he's so awesome . We learned so much and he made sure we had time to per the horses and get pictures. We never felt rushed and had any all questions answered . It's absolutely stunning and the horses are beautiful. We will definitely return . read more

Absolutely amazing tour to see true thoroughbred stallions, I got to pet and enjoy many derby winners and see the home of Secretariat, Seabiscuit, War Horse and many other Triple Crown Winners. Doug was our guide and he was an exceptional and very knowledgeable Stallion manager with a great sense of humor. One of their Stallions currently has the highest stud fee at 300,000. Beautiful farm, would go again. They have a cute gift shop on scene too! read more

Claiborne Farm - Horse Racing Near Me - Paris, Kentucky

Fantastic tour! You get to pet race horses, learn about breeding champion racers and see Secretariat's grave.

I had no prior knowledge of this horse farm before coming here but what a great tour! Cant express enough how great our tour guide DOUG was! Very knowledgeable and clearly so passionate about what he does, makes you really appreciate how everything works at Claiborne. Tour took about an hour and a half, there was plenty of parking, and it was an easy walking tour for anyone. Would highly recommend if youre in the area they have tours every day! read more

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I was born in the great month of May and My Old Kentucky Home is as ingrained in my early memories as Happy Birthday. I remember being thrilled as a kid by the likes of Seattle Slew, Affirmed, Alydar and Alysheeba; it has been a dream of a lifetime to visit the bluegrass state of Kentucky where the greatest stallions have been bred and raced for centuries. My initial goal, however, was not Claiborne Farm but Land's End to stop in and see Zenyata, perhaps the greatest filly ever. But I found out that Land's End has a policy of not allowing lookie-loos to see their mothers-to-be. I understood, if reluctantly. As fate would have it, I stumbled upon a great alternative, however, and booked a tour of Claiborne Farm just north of Lexington. I believe it's by arrangement only so be sure to call in advance. They run at 10 and 11 (and perhaps later) if demand allows. There's no charge for the tour but please, people, tip your groom. It's embarrassing to be led around this cathedral of horse breeding and then see guests slink back to their cars without offering anything to the guide. :( We were treated to a hands-on meeting of Blame, ironically the stallion who beat Zenyatta in the Breeder's Cup Classic, her only loss. We also got to meet Pulpit, a feisty, active stud who seems to revel in attention. Our groom guided us through the back barns and introduced us to sound breeding practices. There is a little romance still involved, but the details are not for the squeamish. But then again, you wouldn't be visiting a horse breeding establishment if you didn't know better. It was fun asking questions from the intricate to the mundane ("Why do they call it blue grass when it's green?"). A lot of memorable moments get packed into an hour-and-a-half that literally fly by. Remember, this is the farm that was home to Secretariat, the greatest thoroughbred of them all. He's even buried here, along with many other legends (fittingly the last stop on the tour.) The next day we visited Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby. At the museum, I watched video replays of the races featuring some of the horses associated with Claiborne. It gave me chills, really, and I felt so much closer to the race than ever before. There was Swayle, who died at the tender age of three. And Pulpit, the very horse I had met at the barn! And of course Secretariat, who still holds the record for fastest Derby and Belmont. When you go, keep in mind that the drive there is no small part of the experience. Meandering through blue-grass country is comparable to wending the backroads of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. You want encounters with this great land. It reminds you of what's great and enduring about America. Claiborne Farm is certainly one of those things. read more

I was just there today. They're not closed! Waited all my adult life to go to Claiborne! What a wonderful and educational experience. Billy was our tour guide -- shout out to Billy -- he was awesome! He delivered the info clearly and took his time letting us take pictures during the tour. Never felt rushed. Got to feed the horses treats and the photo ops were great. Definitely going back! @claibornefarm read more

I highly recommend this stop! Call ahead for an appointment time. Extremely knowledgeable which makes it so fun to learn about the care of these beautiful animals. Our tour guide was Rodeo and he did an excellent job. The farm was very clean and the horses were just beautiful. I was excited to take this tour and had even more fun than I expected! It's a must see! read more

I went on a tour here after much convincing from my boyfriend, and I'm so glad I did! Beautiful grounds and the guides are super knowledgeable. They actually work on the farm, some of them for decades, and can answer any question you have about what happens there. I felt like I was touring a piece of history. A must if you're in the area. There are only two tours per day, and you need to make an appointment. Oh, and it's free but don't forget to tip your guides! read more