Holiday Hay Ride & Santa Photos

December 6, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Holiday Hay-Ride at Chestnut Hall Farm

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 6, 2025 (with a rain date of December 7), and join us at Chestnut Hall Farm in Prospect, Kentucky, for a festive afternoon filled with holiday cheer and heartwarming encounters with our retired racehorses. This seasonal celebration is the perfect way to kick off the holidays with family and friends while supporting a meaningful cause.

Set on the beautiful grounds of Chestnut Hall, guests will enjoy a scenic hayride through the rolling pastures, where you’ll meet, pet, and feed treats to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation’s beloved herd. Along the way, take in the sounds of holiday music, sip warm cider or hot chocolate, and capture unforgettable memories with Santa and the horses themselves.

Your Experience Includes:

• Hayride Through the Herd – Meet, pet, and feed treats to TRF’s retired racehorses.

• Family Activities – Holiday cookies, face painting, and writing letters to Santa.

• Festive Fun – Holiday music and photo opportunities with Santa and the horses.

• Seasonal Treats – Hot chocolate, cider, and holiday cookies included with admission.

• Holiday Shopping with Heart – Handmade ornaments crafted by TRF volunteers available for a donation.

Details:

• Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025 (Rain Date: Sunday, December 7)

• Time: 12:00 – 3:00 PM

• Location: Chestnut Hall Farm, 12611 US-42, Prospect, KY 40059

• Tickets: $15 per person; children under 5 are free

• Purchase: Advance tickets recommended, click HERE. Limited tickets may be available at the farm.

Helpful Tips:
This is an outdoor farm event. Please dress warmly, wear close-toed shoes, and be prepared for a fun-filled day outside with the horses.

Come for the holiday magic, stay for the horses. Together, we’ll celebrate the season and support a dignified future for retired Thoroughbred racehorses.