This is Jonabell Farm in Lexington, KY. I had the privilege to do a private scout of this incredible property. The horses, here are royalty. I guess it makes sense since the farm is owned by Royalty, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Ben Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai. The farm is known for his  his Darley Stud American division.
A quick historic overview:
John and Jessica Bell founded Jonabell Farm in 1946 at Hamburg Place, then relocated to Bowman Mill Road in Lexington in 1954.
The farm stands on what was part of the nearly 8,000 acres granted to Abraham Bowman, a veteran of the American Revolutionary War. Keeneland racetrack was later built on the site of Bowman’s plantation. The land that eventually became Jonabell Farm contains Bowman Cabin, built in 1799. The original stone water tower also still stands
THe farm sit on 1500 acres of lush manicured padlock and fields. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum purchased the farm in 2001 for his Darley Stud American division. It is now the core of Darley America and is known as Darley at Jonabell Farm or Darley’s Jonabell Farm. In 2003, the stallion complex was redesigned with the focal point being the grave and a new statue of Affirmed.
The state of the art stallion complex is a site to be seen. These horses are so beautiful and so well care for. The farm is home of Medaglia d’Oro. His stud fee for 2019 was $150000.
The stallions’barns are spectacular.
The Farm landscape is breathtaking.
Driving to farm from Lexington is such a treat as you drive down the scenic Old Franfort Pike
Also on the way or after your visit you could grab a bite at the famous Wallace Station. My favorite thing on the menu is their inside out hot brown sandwich. A must have!
For more info on horse farms tours check out visithorsecountry.com
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