With members of the Thoroughbred community gathering in Lexington for the five-day Keeneland January Sale (Jan. 11-15), many Central Kentucky breeding operations will be holding open houses throughout the month to allow horsemen to inspect stallions for the 2010 season.
In Central Florida, farms will be holding open houses around the Jan. 19-20 OBS mixed sale in Ocala.
Below is a listing of farms and their hours:
Adena Springs, Sat., Jan 9, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Sun., Jan. 10, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; www.adenastallions.com
Ashford Stud, Sat. Jan. 9 - Sat. Jan. 16, all day; www.coolmore.com/farm.php?country=america
Darby Dan Farm, Mon. Jan11-Fri. Jan. 15, 2-4 p.m., for furher information, (888) 321-0424
Darley, Sat. Jan. 9-Fri., Jan. 15, Noon – 3 p.m.; for further information, call (859) 255-8537
Lane’s End, Sat. Jan 9-Fri., Jan. 15, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; www.lanesendnews.com
Richland Hills, Sat. Jan. 9 - Tues. Jan. 12, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; www.richlandhillsfarm.com
Spendthrift Farm, Mon. Jan11-Fri. Jan. 15, 11-3 p.m.; www.spendthriftfarm.com
Taylor Made Stallions, Sat. Jan. 9 - Sun, Jan. 17, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (call for appt: (859) 885-3345); www.taylormadestallions.com
Vinery, Jan. 10, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; www.vinery.com
WinStar Farm, Sat. Jan. 9 - Fri. Jan. 15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; www.winstarfarm.com
In Florida for the OBS January mixed sale:
Bridlewood Farm, Tues. Jan 19 - Wed. Jan. 20, 8 - 10 a.m.; www.bridlewood.com
Journeyman Stud, Sat. Jan. 23, Noon - 4 p.m.; www.journeymanbloodstock.com