Welcome to Ardenridge

Luxury Retirement for Sport Horses

CHECK AVAILABILITY

ARDENRIDGE FARM

When they’re ready to step down, we’re here to help you step up

Close-up of a brown horse with a white mark on its forehead, wearing a bridle, with a blurred green background.

We believe horses, and especially senior horses, are happiest and healthiest living outside in a community, unless a vet has recommended otherwise.

Gentle introductions, small spaces to start, extending hours out over time. Whatever your sport horse needs to adjust to life outside, they’ll find it at Ardenridge.

Meticulously designed & developed, Ardenridge Farm is thrilled to welcome outside horses for boarding in 2026.

VIEW PRICING
CONTACT US

LIFE AT ARDENRIDGE

THE PROPERTY

  • 100 Acres Total

  • 40 Acres Devoted to Horses

  • Capacity Limited to ~2 Acres per Horse

  • Gentle, Rolling, Rock-Free Terrain

  • Nearly 4 Miles of Perimeter No-Climb Fencing

  • Average 58” Fence Height across Property & Pastures

  • 60-Acre Alfalfa Field
    Alfalfa fed at-cost to boarders

  • Fly Management including Fly Predators

  • Gated & Secure with Owners On Site

View of a wooden fence along a grassy yard with green trees in the background, under a clear sky.

THE BARN

  • 12 Stalls

  • Fully Customized Build
    To suit larger warmblood types

  • Excellent Circulation
    Strategically positioned for maximum air flow

  • 14’ Aisles with Rubber Dog-Bone Pavers

  • Heat & AC in Tack, Feed & Bath Rooms

  • Deluxe Feed Room with Fridge & Laundry

  • Cross Ties + Wash Stall w/Hot Water

  • Separate Hay Storage

THE STALLS

  • 12’ × 14’ each

  • Modern European Design
    For Ease of Access & Increased Circulation

  • Mats + Sand Base
    For Optimal Drainage

  • Exterior Dutch Doors
    Air Flow + Easy Evacuation

  • Convertible Design
    Combine 2 Stalls into 1 for Lay-Up Needs

  • Dedicated Overhead Fan

A lush green field with two horses grazing, bordered by fences, under a sunset sky with a gradient of yellow to light blue, and trees in the background.

THE PASTURES

  • 4 Total: 12 Acres, 7 Acres, 6 Acres & 2 Acres

  • 56” Kentucky 4-Board Fencing

  • Graded to Eliminate Standing Water

  • Organically Managed & Rotated

  • Shelters
    - Run-ins with Blanket Storage
    - Convert to Temporary Stalls if Needed

  • Custom Grass Seed Blend
    Developed with assistance from the University of Kentucky

  • Automatic Waterers
    Coming Fall 2026

A rural scene at sunset with a wooden fence, green grass, and horses grazing. There are trees and power lines in the background under a clear blue sky.
SCHEDULE A TOUR

RETIREMENT BOARDING @ ARDENRIDGE

Rates & Pricing

While stalls are always available short-term, in inclement weather, and on a per-case basis for ongoing needs, our ideal resident lives out 24/7.

PASTURE BOARD

$500/month

STALL

+ $10/day

INCLUDED SERVICES

Daily Hands-On • Daily Feet Check • Weekly Grooming • Baths As Needed • Blanketing • Fly Spray/Gear • Routine Vet & Farrier Scheduling • Holding for Routine Vet & Farrier • General First Aid • Owner Updates

INCLUDED FEED

Sweet feed/pellets included, and our homegrown alfalfa is fed at cost. Hay is included and fed as needed, though may incur a surcharge, if prices warrant.

ACCOMMODATIONS

We’re happy to feed owner-provided supplements and specialized diets. Horses that need to be fed separately are also accommodated.

CHECK AVAILABILITY

HOURS & VISITATION

Visiting Ardenridge

We’re thrilled to welcome absentee owners whose show schedule naturally brings them to the Kentucky Horse Park each year.

A horse standing behind a wooden fence in a rural field during sunset, with a sky filled with pink, purple, and orange clouds, and trees and a small building in the background.

Ardenridge is open on weekends, and on weekdays by appointment. Given notice, we’ll make every effort to accommodate your schedule when showing at the Horse Park, visiting from out-of-town, or passing through on a longer journey.

ARDENRIDGE HOURS

Mon - Fri: By Appointment

Sat & Sun: 10am - 5pm

Please note that we are not a riding property, and we are not set-up for extensive rehab needs. We’re built to accommodate retired performance horses and show horses needing extended breaks.

Where to find us

5388 Winchester Rd

LEXINGTON, KY

 
OPEN IN MAPS

CENTRALLY LOCATED

2miles
To I-64
5miles
To I-75
6miles
To Hamburg
9miles
To Downtown Lex
13miles
To Rood & Riddle
18miles
To Blue Grass Airport, Kentucky Horse Park, Keeneland Race Track & Hagyard's

IN THE HEART OF HORSE COUNTRY

56.3°
Average Year-Round Temp
65.2°
Average Annual High
45.9°
Average Annual Low

For the ones that owe us nothing, we aim to offer everything.

Reach out to ask questions, check current availability, schedule a tour, or chat about your horse’s unique retirement needs.