Summer is the perfect time to hit the road for a road trip, and what better idea than to make your road trip horse-themed? Looking for some great ideas for summertime horse road trips? We’ve come up with some perfect destinations for you.

Visit Kentucky Horse Park

There’s probably no better horse-themed destination than Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. The park is home to the International Museum of the Horse, where even the expert horseperson is sure to learn something that they didn’t know. The Kentucky Horse Park offers daily activities including parades, presentations, and shows. Go on a tour of the barns or head out for a relaxing trail ride tour.

For extra excitement, time your trip so that you’re in town for one of the many competitions or events hosted at the park. The Bluegrass Classic, BreyerFest, and the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event are just some of the popular highlights offered at the park.

Head to Saratoga Springs

Saratoga Springs is a town dedicated to horses. You’ll find horse-themed hotels, motels, restaurants, and gift shops. There are tack shops and a racing museum, and who can forget the historic Saratoga Racetrack? Head to the track where greats such as Man O’ War, Secretariat, and Gallant Fox have raced. To see the best of the best, time your road trip so that you’re in town for the Travers Stakes.

While you’re around, make time to head to Old Friends at Cabin Creek, located just a short drive away in Greenfield Center. Old Friends at Cabin Creek is home to famous retired racehorses including Thunder Rumble, Cool N Collective, Midnight Secret, Moonshadow Gold, and Roaring Lion.

Visit the UVM Morgan Horse Farm

The UVM Morgan Horse Farm, located in Weybridge, Vermont, is widely regarded as one of the most influential breeders of the Morgan Horse. The farm is open to visitors daily throughout the summer. See some of the top Morgan bloodlines, and make sure to visit the gift shop on your way home.

Attend the Montana Festival of the Horse

Want to head West and get some horse time in? The Montana Festival of the Horse offers three days of jam-packed equestrian fun. The expo, held in Billings, Montana, features clinicians, top-notch performers, a breed tent, a huge trade show, and much more. The festival is scheduled to take place in summer of 2016, so you have plenty of time to plan your trip.

There are so many great horse-themed road trips that you could take. What’s your favorite U.S. horse destination?

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