Visit Horse Country organized field trips for 170 elementary school students from Woodford County's Summer School Program last Wednesday to tour historic Thoroughbred farms in the heart of the Bluegrass. From kindergarteners to fourth graders, each class enjoyed a specially curated morning designed to ignite their curiosity and introduce them to Kentucky's signature industry. Five prominent Horse Country member farms generously opened their gates: Godolphin at Gainsborough Farm hosted the kindergarten class; Airdrie Stud the first graders; Lane's End Farm the second graders; Pin Oak Stud the third graders; and Resolute Racing the fourth graders.
“It's not every day in Horse Country that we get to work with local students, seeing the pure joy and excitement on the faces of these kids as they connected with the horse was an uplifting experience, it reminded me why I got into this business in the first place,” said Hallie Hardy, Executive Director of Horse Country. “These field trips were invaluable in showing students the breadth of what 'Horse Country' truly means–not just racing, but breeding, raising, caring for, and celebrating these incredible animals. We believe these moments will spark a lifelong appreciation for the horse and perhaps even inspire future horsemen and women.”
Horse Country, Inc. is a not-for-profit membership organization that offers guests unique opportunities to experience the working horse farms and equine attractions of Kentucky. Through curated tours and events, Horse Country strives to share the beauty, tradition, and profound connection between humans and horses that define the Bluegrass region.
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