Silver Springs is 225 acres of prime BlueGrass land in the heart of Bourbon County. They provide…read morebreaking, training, layups, and freshening for thoroughbreds. They also prep horses for the Sales and board mares. There is an onsite veterinarian. A full service farm. Solar Strike (pictured) is a 2 y/o I own shares in being trained at Silver Spring.

Silver Springs is located in the heart of horse country. We visited their training track and sales…read moreprep barn and saw their operation in action on a rainy Saturday. The facility is top notch. The barn was full of thoroughbred yearlings from some of the best sires and dams in racing history. We met trainer Kevin Notlemeyer and were very impressed with his knowledge and willingness to share how these unruly babies become conditioned and ready to move on to the next step in training for their racing careers. The grooms and exercise riders worked like a well oiled machine. Their skill, professionalism and teamwork was a treat to watch. We felt very blessed to have gotten a peek into this first-class operation. I could have spent the entire day on-site and hope to get the opportunity to make another visit.

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!

Stallion station offering full service breeding and reproduction services,. It appears to…read morespecialize in non Thoroughbred horses as they require live cover and this is not that. 64

I scheduled a riding lesson for my friends 10year old daughter. I walked in the barn and no one…read moregreeted me or looked up. I asked for person in charge. This women acknowledged me as she put food in her mouth. Never shook my hand or identified herself. She took my check and turned us over to the instructor. Also who did not identify herself or greet us. The lesson seemed to go ok but first impressions fade slowly. I have had horses most of my life. I worked at a teaching stable for years in Massachusetts. When a new client came to our farm making them feel welcome was number one for us. Why spend $35 to be unwelcome?

I am finally learning how to ride a horse ! After taking lessons a few other places, I came to…read moreDebbie and finally learned proper riding techniques. If you want to learn HOW to ride a horse correctly and HOW to stay on the horse while riding, Debbie will teach you the necessary skills required to correctly ride. Debbie will give you one on one lessons. She has been riding and around horses since she was one year old. She brings all her understanding of horse behavior and all her knowledge of horsemanship skills, to you . Come as a learner. Come with a genuine interest to ride. If I get lazy and neglect good form, she inevitably will catch my mistake and correct me, which only makes me a better rider. She will take you at any skill level. She will be straight up with you. If you come to genuinely learn from her, you will be taught . In the course of learning to ride, she will tell you lots of interesting stories about horses and horse behavior based on her own life experience of owning and being around many horses. She doesn't have an assistant . She runs the barn. So be patient in the signing up process. Just because you go to a barn with a warm assistant to greet you and schedule you , doesn't mean you will learn to ride a horse. A good and skilled instructor who enjoys seeing a student progress (that is Debbie), with a student who genuinely wants to learn , is what makes all the difference in mastering the skill.

The Thoroughbred Center is owned by Keeneland. Behind the main building are stables and a training…read moretrack. There are tours of the backside which can be arranged at the office. The event room at the front side by the main entrance is very nice A lovely fireplace is the centerpiece of the room, adorned with equine accoutrements, as well as a huge chandelier. Also, there is a bar. The larger room to the back has a more utilitarian appearance. A small auditorium with a stage is behind this room. A decent location for events.

I can't comment on the tours and that side of the center. I have been to several events here, all…read morethroughout the facility. One was a party day party that hosted about 100 people, there was a dance floor area and a DJ, the host hired the DJ, but you get the point. Another event that I've attend here was in the auditorium like area that I think at one time was where horse sales were. It reminded me of a big movie theatre. The seats were like from the 60s but weren't used often, so they weren't as it may sound. Another time, was when I attended a wedding reception. It was held in the back part. The floors were concrete and it was freezing. Between the outdated decor and the lack of heat, I'd still say if you're looking for a place to host a party, check this place out.

Couldn't recommend this place enough to take your fur babies. My mom has always taken our family…read morepets here and when I got my own doodle in May we brought him here. They were quick, knowledgeable (I had lots of questions!), and everyone in the building was nice. I call monthly to get refills on my pups heart guard with no issues. We had an emergency situation one evening pretty late. The on call Vet answered immediately. He listened and explained everything we needed to do. I will continue to use The Animal Clinic.

Called at 4:25pm for an emergency situation for our dog. They close at 5pm. Was told that they…read morewould not be able to see her and just come in tomorrow morning. Not the advice you want to hear when you're concerned about your dog. No advice given, after hours was not givens as an option. Just come in tomorrow. Needless to say, we went to MedVet in Lexington.

If I could give less than 1 star and be able to leave a review, I most definitely would. This is…read moreprobably one of the worst places for any animal to be -- if I didn't have to return the kitten I got from them to them, due to a clause in their contract, I would have rather her to Lexington Humane Society or give her to someone who could have cats/kittens (unfortunately my apartment turned into a no animals allowed unless it's a service animal). They aren't honest with you about the cats/kittens whether you call the humane society or whether you call petsmart. We adopted a kitten and her whole face got bloated, her eyes were red and watery, swollen, and she was sneezing hardcore. I don't usually own cats so I called and asked them about it, they were completely clueless. "yeah, maybe some dust got in her face and she started sneezing." Puh-lease. I was born at night, but not last night. I googled and used tik tok and found out she had a respiratory infection. So I had to use more money to go help her out because the vet said that she has had it since she was born so it would be a reoccurring thing, but PAWS told me that she was perfectly healthy. I then found out I had to return her because of my apartment no longer being pet friendly, and I could not get grandfathered in even tho I had asked. They were so hard to get ahold of until I finally could and I asked if we could pay cash or card, they said either. I told them I didn't get paid for a couple days after I drop off, is there any extra fees? They told me no, then told my partner once they got there, it was 13 dollars, with the card fee and if "we didn't have it, then we had to take her back." Despicable place. PETSMART should get rid of their partnership or whatever they have with them. And someone should probably go close them down. Never EVER adopt from them or take your animals there. Horrible people who work there with no empathy and horrible environment for animals.

I am so thankful for the services this organization provides for our community. They are friendly…read moreand professional and truly care about the animals they rescue. They have helped me spay and neuter six feral cats that have shown up on our farm, helping to decrease the population of unwanted kittens being born out in the wild.

the Best !! Dr Burchett and his staff are amazing and always…read morecare for and love our furry little ones like they are their own. thank you

My husband and I would never take our fur babies anywhere else!!!!! Doc is the best!! Michelle is a…read morepro!!! We love this place beyond anywhere!! Should be able to give more than 5 stars!!!