Reviews

John R

Great experience! So much information and learning experiences about the horses. They have a daily schedule that gets followed everyday and is a nice way to plan your visit. You can also visit the various horse barns at any time during the day to visit the horses. The trolley ride was fun and a nice little tour of the park. Admission ticket also includes entry for the next day!

Finley Emerson

When visiting the Kentucky Horse Park I have had nothing short of an amazing experience. The Horse Park is in a great and easily accessed location, being right off the highway. The Horse Park has a great show facility. The rings have good footing and are very spacious and well kept. The big grass cross country field is every horse persons dream. Along with the layout of the horse park is really nice with having the horse show on one half and the museum and other activities on the other side. The museum is very easy to get to and has tons of parking. It was also super fun to have the chance to meet the horses that live in the big barn and the people who care for them. It was super interesting to get to walk though the other side of the horse park because I spend most of my time horse showing there. The horse shows are always done so well having food trucks and plenty of fun thing to do other than show! Overall a great experience every time.

L R

What a wonderful and relaxing experience! Being in Kentucky, home of The Kentucky Derby, my initial thought was that this place was strictly about the thoroughbred but I was so mistaken. They covered every type of horse, horse event, history of the lineage of horses, and so much more! It was truly a great and educational experience. Everyone was nice, professional, and encouraged us to ask questions and had plenty of answers. Such a rich history at this 1,200 farm, filled with horses to pet. A review doesn't do it justice. You need to experience this place. Everything was on a schedule (if you like structure as I do) and timed at a leisurely pace so you can get to the next event on time at a comfortable pace. Or you can experience it on your own schedule. So much h to do! This place needs to be on your bucket list. Entrance pricing is very reasonable and so are items at the gift shop. Make a day of visiting history!

Willow Mckim

Went for a dog show. Nice venue, clean. Rented stall for grooming space, that was great! Lots of room. Enjoyed seeing the horses showing and in pastures on way out. Lovely grounds! I noticed they have pony rides for kids and horses for adults, I assume for trail rides.

MARYAM

Absolutely loved our visit to the Kentucky Horse Park! It’s one of the most well-organized and family-friendly places we’ve ever been to. Everything is thoughtfully laid out, and it’s very clear how much effort goes into making it enjoyable for both kids and adults. I was so impressed with how they use every barn in a creative way—you can tell they’ve thought about how to turn every part of the park into something entertaining and educational. The museum was a highlight too—super informative, well put together, and beautifully presented. But what stood out the most for me were the people. Everyone working there is incredibly passionate, kind, and genuinely seems to love what they do. They smile, they engage with visitors, and they talk about the horses like they’re family. It made the whole experience so warm. The horses themselves? Huge, clean, friendly, and so well cared for. My kids had the best time petting them, taking pictures, and just being around them. It felt like being on a peaceful, happy farm, and the weather made it even better. We really enjoyed being outside together as a family. One thing I really appreciated was how they honor the horses’ history and origins. They give credit to the countries and places that donated them, and everything is well documented with lots of interesting stories. It adds a deep, respectful touch to the whole experience. Truly, it’s a special place. A must-visit if you’re in Kentucky. So enjoyable from start to finish. 🐴🌿😊

Aris Caprice

Absolutely beautiful. Everything was immaculate. Only downside was the restaurant and food truck were not open even with the hours and day - it should have been open. We had to leave the park for lunch and comeback. Paul at the Hall of Champions had an encyclopedic knowledge of everything topic that was brought up. You can tell everyone loves their job, the horses and interacting with park visitors. Would love to come back for Breyerfest.

Zachary T

Visited with my daughter and our dog on July 31, 2021. Having never been before I was a little concerned with how “dog friendly” the horse park actually would be. To our surprise, the entire horse park is a wonderful park and everyone was stopping to pet our dog and speak to us about her. My daughter had a great time seeing all of the horses in the park. That evening we were able to take in a show (see pictures) and even sit in the stand with our dog. My daughter has been begging me to take her back to the Kentucky Horse Park soon. I hope to sign her up for the summer camp if it returns next year. I would highly recommend this beautiful park to anyone thinking about visiting!

Megan Hobaugh

We had a fantastic time! We got to the park early and purchased trail riding tickets. It was perfect for my novice riders. We went on a Sunday so the Cafe and restaurant were both closed. We purchased water and a small snack, but we left the park to eat lunch. Beautiful grounds. Great family experiences!

DeanNance

Fabulous experience! We would recommend a visit to anyone. If they have had an appreciation of and love for horses before, they will after spending time here. Your staff and volunteers are thoughtful, friendly and welcoming. A special thanks to Rob and Jenny at the Hall of Champions who never stopped working while telling us stories and giving us so much information. Their love for horses was heart warming.

Jamey Lee

Great Kentucky tradition for the horse theme park. The park is very well kept and clean. The staff is super awesome and very helpful with guest concerns. Also very knowledgeable with any question that one might have about horses, horse racing and the history of the the horse park. A great place to visit or for a day adventure. Was a little pricey for the tickets to enter the park. A great time.