Staring at $30 • All Ages • 75 Minutes • Experience the life of a racehorse outside of the races!
Step behind the scenes of Kentucky’s racing world at HighPointe’s Farm Tour. In 75 minutes you’ll see training from the clocker’s stand, meet active and retired horses, and tour a 235-acre Thoroughbred training facility.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
75 minutes
Fitness Level
Light walking and short standing periods; suitable for most fitness levels with mobility options available.
Wildlife
History
Kentucky has a long-standing Thoroughbred industry; training farms like this support breeding and racing traditions central to the region.
Conservation
Stay on designated paths, avoid feeding animals, and follow staff directions to minimize disturbance and protect equine welfare.
Highpointe Farm & Training
Staring at $30 • All Ages • 75 Minutes • Experience the life of a racehorse outside of the races!
Highpointe Farm & Training is a 235-acre Thoroughbred training farm located in La Grange, Kentucky. The facility operates as a working training center where visitors can watch racehorse training from the track, meet active and retired horses in the barn, and explore stables and grounds up close.
Highpointe Farm & Training provides a range of public and private experiences. The Farm Tour gives an insider’s look at daily routines, horse care, and conditioning practices used with Thoroughbreds. The Farm Tour and Bourbon Tasting pairs behind-the-scenes access with a guided tasting of five bourbons, offering an authentic Kentucky cultural experience. For riders, trainers, and groups, the property offers Private Arena Rental—guests can reserve the indoor arena, round pen, or jogging track for groundwork, riding sessions, or group activities.
Visits are arranged to maintain safety and the integrity of training schedules; guests observe training and barn areas through designated paths and supervised access. Booking details, availability, and rental options vary with season and training operations and are managed by the farm team.
Highpointe Farm & Training brings together active Thoroughbred training, hands-on viewing opportunities, and flexible rental facilities to serve horse enthusiasts, visiting travelers, and local riders. Located in La Grange, the farm offers an authentic glimpse into racehorse life and Kentucky equine culture in a functioning training environment.
Location
La Grange, Kentucky
Based in La Grange, Kentucky
Farm Size
235 acres
Expansive Thoroughbred training grounds
Tours Offered
3 experiences
Guided tours and rentals available
Facilities
Arena, Round Pen, Track
Indoor arena and outdoor training areas
Book a Farm Tour, Farm Tour & Bourbon Tasting, or Private Arena Rental—select dates fill quickly.
Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes
This is a walking farm tour with barn aisles and gravel paths—closed-toe shoes protect against mud and hoof traffic.
Bring a zoom lens, not a flash
Use a telephoto for candid shots; avoid flash and sudden movements near horses to reduce stress.
Arrive at the welcome center on time
Tours begin promptly at the first building on arrival; latecomers may miss parts of the route and missed time cannot be added.
Request mobility assistance if needed
The farm can provide a golf cart for guests who require extra help—ask in advance when booking to guarantee availability.
Closed-toe walking shoes
Protects your feet on gravel, barn aisles, and around hooves.
Camera with zoom lens
Captures training action and barn portraits without getting too close.
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated during the 75-minute outdoor tour on warm days.
summer
Light jacket or windbreaker
Early mornings and late afternoons can be cool near open fields and tracks.
spring