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

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!

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!

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!

From the owner: 40 years combined trainer riding, instructing and competing with horses and riders. We offer…read moreCentered Riding instruction!

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.

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.

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.

My daughter and I have taken lessons and boarded our horses here for fourteen years. Nancy has…read moretaken Jayna from a three years old beginner leadline Academy rider to an accomplished show rider at Junior League. Nancy is an excellent instructor for any level of rider, whether your goal is to ride for show or pleasure. She always has a wide variety of horses suited to various disciplines. The facility offers indoor riding in inclement weather and about fifty acres for outdoor experiences. She is always personable and welcoming. Great place to ride! Check out her summer programs as well.

I came to Lexington for a month from California looking for a place that could help me learn how to…read more ride horses. I had no experience (well maybe the state fair when I was 5). I called Nancy at Brannon Stables and she was amazing. She took some time to understand what I was looking for before I made the drive to try out my first lesson. I arrived and and it was a great fit. She was patient, easy going and very good about correcting me (and understanding this was my first time on a horse). I started 4 weeks ago (from 0 experience) and today I can put the (english or western saddle on), start, trot, canter, turn (and most importantly stop). I highly recommend her.

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!

This store seems to have everything you could need for a horse. Saddles, bridles, leads, gloves…read more(for you, not the horse), antibiotics even. My FiL and I went here to get a huge long leash, Read:horse lead for his dog. We know almost nothing about horse apparel and accessories, so we were having a hard time finding exactly the right lead. The helpful lady behind the counter looked up what we needed after he described it, and came out to dig around the leads for us. We ended up leaving with a 35' horse lead, which we will be using to walk a dog. To her credit, the woman did not laugh or even bat an eye when he told her why we were buying a horse lead. These are very friendly people, and to my eye (which has no horse accessory buying experience) very fair prices.

Has everything you could need for good prices and has super friendly knowledgeable staff!read more