Equine Boarding

When looking for equine boarding, look no further than Castleton Lyons on Iron Works Pike in Lexington, Kentucky. Castleton Lyons is one of the great horse farms in Kentucky and its legendary history is known to many. The rich history through the years at Castleton Lyons can now be enjoyed by people seeking equine boarding. Castleton Lyons sits on over 1,000 acres of prime bluegrass. The limestone-based soil has proven itself in raising a Kentucky Derby winner as well as Champion Standardbreds and gaited horses. Currently, over 100 mares and their foals are boarded at Castleton Lyons, enjoying its lush rolling pastures and mature shade trees. When it comes to world class equine boarding facilities, Castleton Lyons has fifteen beautiful barns that have been restored to pristine condition with state-of-the-art amenities.

Equine boarding at Castleton Lyons provides an idyllic setting and space for your thoroughbreds, surrounding your horses with excellent stall conditions, an individualized nourishment plan, safety and 24-hour security. Every horse is carefully evaluated and placed into a pasture where he or she will be able to adapt naturally to the established herd. During the spring, summer and fall months, the horses enjoy the lush bluegrass in the pastures. During the winter months, hay grown on the farm is provided in all pastures. The care of your thoroughbreds will include an individualized nourishment plan and exercise on the most beautiful land you will ever find. Currently, over 100 mares and their foals are boarded at the farm. Castleton Lyons offers comfortable, large bedded stalls, daily turnout and individual feeding needs. Attentive care provides scheduled vaccinations, reproductive care and blacksmithing. Night watch is provided by experienced employees and constant communication with our staff ensures safety for all horses being boarded in our outstanding facilities, conveniently located near you in Lexington, Kentucky. Castleton Lyons provides boarding services for racing, breeding and sales-oriented clients. All horses are cared for by our professional team and they are given the highest quality of care.

Keeping your thoroughbred in excellent physical condition is central to what Castleton Lyons does with our equine boarding. Castleton Lyons employs a staff of dedicated, experienced professionals in its equine boarding operation. Our employees take their work seriously and consider it a privilege to work with some of the finest thoroughbreds in the world. Your horse will be carefully monitored and lovingly nurtured by people who have dedicated their lives to the maintenance of the best setting and amenities for thoroughbreds. The availability of world-class Central Kentucky veterinary services assures you that your horse will have timely access to address any medical needs should they arise. It is our goal at Castleton Lyons for your equine boarding experience to be a safe, healthy, nurturing environment and this includes keeping your horse in excellent physical condition.

When it comes to equine boarding facilities, there are none better than the facilities at Castleton Lyons:

  • Over 1,000 acres
  • Centrally located in the heart of the Bluegrass
  • Minutes away from Bluegrass Airport, Keeneland Race Course & Fasig-Tipton
  • 15 barns that have been completely restored to mint condition
  • 250 large bedded stalls
  • Variety of small paddocks and large fields
  • Rolling fields with Kentucky bluegrass
  • Limestone-based soil
  • Heated breeding shed
  • Full reproductive laboratory
  • Safe fencing throughout the farm
  • Gated entry and blacktop roads throughout the farm
  • Isolation farm
  • Foaling assistant on duty every night during foaling season
  • Manager and many employees live on the premises
  • All straw/manure waste composted on site

The idyllic setting of Castleton Lyons has been home to some of the finest thoroughbred horses for over 200 years. Now owned by Shane Ryan, following in the distinguished footsteps of his father, Dr. Tony Ryan, thoroughbreds from all over the world are boarded on this legendary farm and experience the advantage of the knowledge and expertise that has accumulated through the years. Contact Castleton Lyons for more information about our world class equine boarding facilities located in Lexington, Kentucky.