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Coolmore Stud Farm Tour – Versailles, Kentucky

Coolmore stud farm tour with bourbon town tours: delving into the heart of kentucky’s thoroughbred legacy.

The Coolmore Stud Farm Tour, offered by Bourbon Town Tours, presents a unique opportunity to explore one of Kentucky’s premier thoroughbred breeding farms. In the verdant landscapes of Kentucky, renowned for its horse breeding and racing heritage, the Coolmore Stud Farm Tour stands as an exploration into the world of elite thoroughbred production. Bourbon Town Tours, acclaimed for their comprehensive Kentucky experiences, takes visitors through the prestigious Coolmore Stud Farm, known for producing champion racehorses.

The Coolmore Stud Farm Tour Experience

Guests on the Coolmore Stud Farm Tour are introduced to the intricacies of thoroughbred breeding and training. The tour starts with a captivating history of Coolmore Stud Farm, highlighting its origins, development, and its standing in the global thoroughbred industry, setting the stage for an insightful visit.

A Glimpse into Thoroughbred Breeding

A critical aspect of the Coolmore Stud Farm Tour is the exploration of the breeding process. Visitors witness firsthand the farm’s state-of-the-art breeding facilities, understanding the selection, mating, and foaling processes that are integral to producing championship-caliber thoroughbreds.

Touring the Grounds and Facilities

The tour includes a comprehensive walkthrough of the farm’s expansive grounds and facilities. This includes visits to the stallion barns, broodmare paddocks, and training areas, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the daily operations of a top-tier breeding farm.

Interacting with Champion Thoroughbreds

One of the highlights of the tour is the opportunity to see and sometimes interact with some of the farm’s renowned stallions and mares. Guests gain insights into the lineage, racing history, and achievements of these elite horses, enhancing their understanding of thoroughbred racing and breeding.

Coolmore’s Role in the Thoroughbred Industry

As an integral offering of Bourbon Town Tours, the Tour delves into the farm’s significant role in shaping the thoroughbred industry. The tour discusses how Coolmore has set standards in horse breeding and contributed to the global racing scene.

Sustainability and Horse Welfare at Coolmore

Throughout the tour, emphasis is placed on Coolmore Stud Farm’s dedication to sustainability and horse welfare. Visitors learn about the farm’s practices in maintaining a sustainable breeding environment and its commitment to the health and well-being of its horses.

Beyond the Stud Farm: Kentucky’s Equestrian Tradition

The  Tour also encourages guests to explore Kentucky’s broader equestrian heritage. Bourbon Town Tours suggests additional experiences in the region, including visits to racetracks, equine museums, and other horse farms, to enrich the overall understanding of Kentucky’s horse culture.

Designed for Equine Enthusiasts and Novices

The Tour caters to a wide audience, from equine enthusiasts to those new to the world of horse breeding and racing. Its engaging and educational format ensures a rewarding experience for all participants, deepening their appreciation for the equestrian world.

Engaging with Kentucky’s Horse Community

The tour also highlights Coolmore Stud Farm’s involvement in Kentucky’s horse community. The farm’s contributions to local equestrian events and its impact on the thoroughbred industry are showcased, emphasizing its role in promoting and preserving horse culture.

Join the Coolmore Stud Farm Tour with Bourbon Town Tours

The Coolmore Stud Farm Tour with Bourbon Town Tours offers an in-depth and engaging exploration of one of Kentucky’s leading thoroughbred breeding farms. This tour invites you to immerse yourself in the world of elite horse breeding and discover the legacy and operations of Coolmore Stud Farm.

We invite you to join the Coolmore Stud Farm Tour with Bourbon Town Tours and experience the world of thoroughbred breeding like never before. Book your tour today and be part of an unforgettable journey through the heart of Kentucky’s horse country. Don’t miss this chance to explore the prestigious Coolmore Stud Farm, where the legacy of champion thoroughbreds continues to evolve and captivate horse lovers worldwide.

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Visit the Bluegrass home of international breeding giant Coolmore, one of the largest global players in the bloodstock industry. Behind Ashford Stud's historic stone walls. find some of the most sough-after horses in the world as well as its storied history. You'll learn by Coolmore has the moniker Home of Champions - you might see a Triple Crown winner or two.

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5095 Frankfort Rd

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Coolmore America's Ashford Stud is home to some of the finest stallions in the world including Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, multiple champion sire Giant's Causeway and Uncle Mo, one of the hottest young sires in the world. Tours of the stallion area are offered Monday to Friday and can be booked via Horse Country Inc. at visithorsecountry.com or 859-963-1004. …

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The tour we had was awesome! Our tour guide was very informative and answered many of our questions with enthusiasm. As a uninformed tourist, I learned a lot about the studs and their lineage, the breeding process, and about the Coolmore farms. They showed us the barns and told us interesting facts about the horses that stayed there. They also showed American Pharaoh and Epicenter out of their stalls, which was a great photo opportunity.

What a beautiful stud farm. We took advantage of the Visit Horse Country Meet your neighbors weekend. Robyn was our guide and she was wonderful. Very informative and every question I though about asking she explained before anyone could Even ask. This is the home of Grand Slam winner American Pharoah. He won the triple crown and Breeders Cup race. Justify also resides here in a separate barn. If you ever get the chance to tour do it. You won't be disappointed.

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Like its counterparts in Ireland and Australia, Ashford Stud is dedicated to breeding and raising top Thoroughbred racehorses. Home to seventeen stallions, most notably American Pharoah the 2015 Triple Crown winner. Take notice of the beautiful stone buildings and old stone walls along the drive from the imposing front gate. I make it a point to get out to the farm as often as possible. Never get enough. Although today's temps were barely out of single digits, I was warmed by the beauty of Ashford's stunning equines.

The premier stud farm in America, with a current roster that includes American Pharaoh, Tiz the Law and Justify. An outstanding and highly informative tour. We met Brian Twormey who is a tremendous ambassador for Coolmore and horse racing.

What a privilege to meet Triple Crown winner American Pharoah on the Coolmore Ashford tour! It took about a year to finally get tickets but it was well worth the wait. The farm itself is gorgeous: stone buildings and bridges, rolling hills dotted with scarlet trees and miles of wooden fences. We entered the stone visitor center to watch a short but stirring film and then it was off to see the champion thoroughbred, who was led out into the picturesque stable courtyard. His demeanor was just as calm as advertised, more pet than stallion-like, and he stood patiently while everyone in the group had pictures made with him. He was taken back to his stall and we toured the stable he shares with Giant's Causeway and other Coolmore stallions. We also saw the farm's graveyard, another stallion barn and the breeding shed. There were some children in the tour group so that last was a little awkward, but overall the experience was everything I hoped.

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The Co Tipperary stud farm is one of the finest racehorse breeding centres in the world, where a top stallion can earn €1million each time he covers a mare. However, what exactly goes on behind its perfectly manicured hedges has been a closely guarded secret for decades. Now open to small public tours in conjunction with the Fethard Horse Country Experience. Meet the best stallion the world over up close in person.

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Visit the Fethard Horse Country Experience to gain insight into Ireland's renowned bloodstock industry. Here you will find a high-spec, interactive exhibition detailing the rich heritage of the area over 2000 years. It also boasts the skeleton of legendary Coolmore sire Sadler’s Wells, a stallion that ranked as Great Britain and Ireland’s leading sire a record 14 times!

The FHC Experience is based in a 17th century Tholsel building, spanning over two floors. The entire building is wheelchair accessible.

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Our opening hours from October to April will now be Thursday to Sunday, 10am - 5pm. Admission prices remain the same.

Coolmore Tour Package Includes Entrance to Fethard Horse Country Experience and Guided Tour of Coolmore Stud. Available: Fridays Capacity: 10 People Price: €60 per person.

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Visit Horse Country: Coolmore America’s Global Reach

Coolmore Stud is arguably one of the two most important international Thoroughbred owner/breeder entities in the sport over the past half-century, along with Darley Stud. The multifaceted business originated in Ireland during the mid-1970s and through the years has exerted influence in every major racing jurisdiction to one degree or another while also revolutionizing the breeding and sales sectors of the industry. Legendary sires such as Sadler’s Wells, Danehill, Giant’s Causeway , and the contemporary Galileo all have helped Coolmore make a lasting impact on the breed, and Coolmore’s home base in County Tipperary, Ireland, and outpost in Australia continue to thrive as the third decade of the 21 st century begins. ( Read more about Coolmore’s history in this profile from America’s Best Racing.)

Coolmore America is located at Ashford Stud, which sits on a picturesque 2,000-plus acres and provides some of the most pleasant sight lines during a drive through northern Woodford County in central Kentucky along U.S. 60. Coolmore owner John Magnier acquired the farm during the mid-1980s and quickly grew it into one of the premier breeding operations in North America, with a truly global reach. The late Giant’s Causeway, aka “The Iron Horse,” moved to Ashford Stud in the early 1990s after one breeding season in Ireland and became Coolmore’s cornerstone stallion in the U.S., leading the North American general sire list three times (2009, 2010, 2012).

Other notable sires through the years at Ashford include the late Thunder Gulch (owned by Coolmore-affiliated Michael Tabor during his racing days when he won the 1995 Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes) and the late Scat Daddy, sire of 2018 Triple Crown winner Justify . Currently, Ashford is represented by some of the most promising young stallions in the industry, touting impeccable racetrack résumés and pedigrees. The group is led by 2015 Triple Crown winner and Horse of the Year American Pharoah , who ended 2019 as the leading freshman sire in North America, and also features champion Uncle Mo, who has already sired a Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner in Nyquist, champion Lookin At Lucky, the sire of 2018 Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Accelerate, and Justify, who was represented by his first foal on Jan. 3.

Tours of Ashford Stud are offered through Horse Country for 1 to 14 guests per booking and last one hour. According to the Ashford page on Horse Country’s website, both American Pharoah and Justify may be available to visit with during the upcoming tours this breeding season, but an appearance is not guaranteed. Click here for more information.

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