Some Central Kentucky farms have scheduled open houses this month to permit inspection of their stallions by those in Lexington for the Keeneland horses of all ages sale that begins Jan. 10.
The farms and scheduled open houses, along with links to the farms’ respective websites for more information, are:
— Airdrie Stud, Midway, Ky., all stallions available any time between 10 a.m.-3 p.m., seven days a week. More information at Airdrie Stud website.
— Spendthrift Farm, 884 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, 11 a.m-3 p.m., Jan. 10-14. More information at Spendthrift website.
— Darby Dan Farm, 3225 Old Frankfort Pike, Lexington, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Jan. 10-14, or by appointment. More information at Darby Dan website.
— Gainesway, January stallion shows, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Jan. 8-13.. Gainesway website.
— Darley, 3333 Bowman Mill Road, Lexington, noon-3 p.m., Jan. 10-14. More information at Darley website.
— Lane’s End Farm, daily 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Jan. 8-Jan, 14, at the Lane’s End stallion complex on Midway Road near Versailles, Ky. Food and drinks will be served. More information at Lane's End website
— Vinery, 4241 Spurr Road, Lexington, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Jan. 9. Light food and refreshment will be served. More information at Vinery website.
— Ashford Stud, 5095 Frankfort Road, Versailles, Ky., 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Jan. 8-15. Hot food will be available. More information at Ashford Stud website.
— Crestwood Farm, 3933 Spurr Road, Lexington, Jan. 9, 12-5 p.m., registry available to win seasons to several stallions. More information at Crestwood website.