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Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY

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Kentucky Horse Park

4089 Iron Works Pike · Lexington, KY

Why you should go…

Kentucky Horse Park is a working horse farm, competition venue and equine theme park that opened in 1978 on 1,224 acres near Lexington. Your visit takes in the Hall of Champions, the Breeds Barn, the Mounted Police Barn, the Kids Barn and the International Museum of the Horse, a Smithsonian Affiliate. Man o' War's grave and statue are here, along with a life-size statue of Secretariat. Horseback and pony rides are offered, and the park hosts the Kentucky Three-Day Event.

  • #horse farm
  • #horse museum
  • #horseback riding
  • #equestrian events

Good to know

General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

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