Family-owned since the 1700s, this 1864-acre ranch has born, broken and trained numerous champions. Hour-long tours take place on various Monday and Friday mornings and offer a walk through the stallion barn and breeding shed. Two-hour tours depart on certain Wednesdays and Saturdays and add the foaling barn to the mix. Book ahead at www.visithorsecountry.com.


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