by Rachel Goldenberg | Apr 13, 2018 | Horses
The allure of Kentucky Horse Country draws thousands of horse racing fans to our fine state each year. At Mint Julep, we can take our custom tour groups to the horse farms of their choice to experience Horse Country firsthand. It’s one of the only ways you can...
by Rachel Goldenberg | Apr 4, 2018 | Horses
American Pharoah is the most legendary living race horse. After winning the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes in 2015 (known as the Triple Crown) as well as the Breeders’ Cup Classic, this impressive thoroughbred has been busy. At Mint Julep, we often...
by Rachel Goldenberg | Mar 20, 2018 | Horses
Every year, our guests ask for tips and tricks for making the most out of their Kentucky Derby experience in Louisville, KY. This includes what to wear, how to get tickets and what to expect. Here, we’ll share some top Kentucky Derby tips plus our favorite mint...
by Rachel Goldenberg | Feb 19, 2018 | Horses
When Louisville, Kentucky hosts the Breeders’ Cup in November 2018, thousands of horse racing enthusiasts will flock to the Derby City. The international thoroughbred competition comes to Churchill Downs November 2 and 3. For travelers headed to the Bluegrass...
by Rachel Goldenberg | Feb 8, 2018 | Bourbon, Horses
It’s hard to squeeze all the wonders of Kentucky into one day – but our new Best of Kentucky experience tries! This new public tour takes you to explore two of Kentucky’s most famous industries, bourbon and horses, on a full day Bluegrass adventure....
by Phil Kollin | Dec 17, 2017 | Horses, Sightseeing
In Kentucky, immortalizing our great race horses might as well be the official state hobby. From the life-sized Statue of Barbaro in front of The Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs to the annual Secretariat Festival in Bourbon County, every legendary...
