SARATOGA CO., N.Y. — The annual Saratoga County Horse Farm Tour will take place on Sunday, August 26, from 12 PM—4 PM at two participating horse farms. This is a FREE drive-it-yourself event offered to the community, with a mission of promoting the equine industry and providing the public an opportunity to experience life on a horse farm. Horse lovers and families will delight in meeting different breeds of horses and get a behind-the-scenes look at the horses that reside here in Saratoga County.

PARTICIPATING FARMS INCLUDE:

Cross Timbers Ranch 122 Barney Road, Middle Grove

Cross Timbers Ranch is a 140 acre, full-service horse boarding facility with full-care and pasture board available. Owned and hosted by Burt & Diana, every horse is cared for as one of their own. Whether your passion is trail riding, indoor riding, cowboy races or just playing with your horse, Cross Timbers Ranch is the place to be.

Cross Timbers Ranch also offers group and private riding lessons, with your horse available.

Mill Creek Farm 1019 County Route 70, Stillwater

Mill Creek Farm located in Stillwater (just 5 miles from the Sara-toga Race Track) and is a family owned full-service Thoroughbred breeding farm located in the town of Saratoga, and specializing in individual care, boarding, breeding and raising. At Mill Creek, the horses come first. They have their own feed program and make their own hay, as well. They are primarily a service farm with love for the animals as well as the business.

Mill Creek Farm has been a long time collaborator with CCE Equine, and CCE Saratoga.

CCE Equine, a division of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, was established in 2006 through funds provided by the New York Farm Viability Institute. The pro-gram was created due to the need for equine education for adults in Saratoga County. Since then, CCE Educators have reached out to clientele in surrounding counties in the Capital Region and Beyond.

–Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County