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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!

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Whispering Woods Riding Stables

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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!!

What a great day at Whispering woods. We hadn't rode horses in a while, so we only did the 45 min…read moreride. The weather was beautiful for a ride through the woods led by Dallas. My horses name was Sheriff and he was very gentle. They also have pigs, goats, and miniature horses. We were able to purchase a bag of carrots for $4 to give to our horses as well as the other horses/animals. Thank you to Dallas and Emma for making our day great. They even stopped halfway to take pictures. The horses and animals were well taken care of. The staff was most knowledgeable and seemed to love their jobs.

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

(170 reviews)

My granddaughters and I had a wonder day! The grounds are beautiful! The girls enjoyed the…read morehorseback ride the most! We visited on July 1, 2026 - easily the hottest day of the year so far and had problems navigating to the different areas. The map provided was not representative of the park layout, and we almost missed the horseback ride because we got turned around. It would be helpful if the map included a compass rose!

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.

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)

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.

This place is great!! Took my kids and extended family and everyone agreed it was the best horse…read moreriding experience we've all had. The horses are noticeably loved and cared for. They provided information and education on that allowed everyone to feel comfortable and more connected to the horses. I highly recommend booking!

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.

What a wonderful and accommodating place! Ashley gave us a wonderful tour and I'm so glad I…read morereceived this as a birthday gift. The ride is peaceful and great for beginners. The horses have personalities and it's pleasant to have our instructor tell us how the horse dynamic operates. I accidentally got my horse to accelerate and honestly it was hilarious. I screamed like a little kid but Ashley was great, a soft reminder to pull the reigns and I was back at the group pace. In my era of having hobbies, this will be a treat to myself again in the fall. The route is so serene!

Three Day Farm

(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

(51 reviews)

Well worth a visit - accessible and well maintained. Trails climb to a scenic overlook of the…read moreKentucky River, with miles more to hike.

I love the fact that there were so many different trails with different features. I am not sure if…read moreraven run is pet friendly. It was so much fun looking over the Kentucky river as I got to the top. The maps provided are easy to read.

McConnell Springs

4.7

(26 reviews)

Nice natural area to walk around it! It is larger and more secluded than the average local option…read more Unfortunately dogs aren't allowed.

Neat little stop. The walk is mostly paved and flat which I think is a plus for some. The blue hole…read moreis neat and the spring boils up which a neat little phenomenon. There is a pond with fish, turtles and frogs. Informative signs along the path tell the history of the park as well.

Jacobson Park

(39 reviews)

First visit to Jacobson Park, and while it felt like a crazy long hike there with two teens and a…read morepuppy during rush hour, it was worth the drive to experience a bucolic and hopping piece of the outdoors! Our puppy loved the ducks (and these were some FRIENDLY and INTERACTIVE ducks...) and we experienced some other cool avian sightings. Not a surprise - but the restrooms were suitably scary and during the first part of our visit, the overcast and gray sky made the cement building feel ripe for a horror movie experience... compete with a scary service truck and a man in stained overalls. (Please note, the gentleman was actually very friendly and engaging and was hard at work - he was not in any way a negative presence). The park is expansive and it was actually really busy for a Thursday evening. The dog park was intriguing but we ran out of time to visit. The play area had something for all ages and was popular with children through teens. Loads of parking and the shelter area was great for a school gathering. Can't wait to visit again!

I came here this afternoon looking for a new park to explore with my dog. Upon arrival, I could…read moretell that this park was huge! There are plenty of green spaces and empty fields to play frisbee, flag football, or volleyball. I drove to the dog park area since the park is strict on having the dogs on leash at all times, so I went there. The dog parks for both small and large dogs are enormous! I have never seen that size of a dog park since I was in Colorado--and that state is known for being pet friendly, so their parks and restaurants are 90% pet-friendly. I took my dog to the small dog park as he is small. It was still 4 P.m. and too hot for my dog. There are not a lot of shades in the small dog area compared to the large dog area. I did not stay that long as my dog did not like being grilled under the sun. I checked out the rest of the park by driving around and noticed a vast playground, a marina (although the water has receded), empty fields, a picnic area, and even a camping area! If I had come later in the day when it was not too hot for my dog, I would have enjoyed my stay here. I have seen plenty of residents around here with their kids, birthday party groups, and groups playing frisbee. I can tell that it is a great park to visit. Cool spot ~

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Merry M.

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I have ridden with Brannon Stables (Nancy Brannon, Marie Brannon, and John McKeown) for about 12 years and I have grown to become a very strong rider. I now show intercollegiate and am very competitive because of the lessons that Nancy taught me throughout the years. She will always keep you safe and the lessons are never boring! She teaches any range, whether it be beginner walk only or advanced five gaited. She has not only taught me how to ride, she has taught me how to care for a horse, tack up multiple seats, and I have had experiences with them that I never would have had anywhere else. If you're considering taking lessons, you can't go wrong with Nancy Brannon! read more

Cindy M.

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8 years ago

Sam, Marie, Nancy and John have helped build our barn and helped raise our 17 year old daughter who is in her 2nd year of pre-vet at Morehead State University. They have let us have some wonderful horses and many happy memories. Thank you!! Also I cannot think of a safer place to take your children (or you) for lessons and summer camps... read more

Jackie P.

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8 years ago

Nancy Brannon got me started on horseback riding and for that I will be forever grateful!! She worked with me so that I could financially afford the expenses of being an equestrian. She challenged me, supported me, and was a great role model! Thank you for all you've done for me!! read more

Dylan P.

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8 years ago

We've been with Nancy at Brannon Stables for about 2 years. She provides great instruction along with a great team/family atmosphere at the barn. My daughter loves riding, but I think she loves the barn and the people in it more! read more

Jaime G.

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8 years ago

We had such a fun time with Nancy ! Our daughter loved being with the horses so much and she's so great with kids !

Brenda S.

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Awesome experience, super friendly, so helpful. Certainly go back! The trainers were very helpful and patient.

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