Midway College: Donamire Farm

In 2001, Don and Mira Ball, owners of Donamire Farm formed a special partnership with Midway College that has allowed the College to expand its equine program and provide more boarding facilities through the use of approximately 180 acres of their farm.

Donamire Farm is a 600 acre, thoroughbred breeding and horse training farm located on Old Frankfort Pike, Lexington, Kentucky, just eight miles from Midway College. It is also close to many major thoroughbred farms and Keeneland Racetrack. This farm captures the essence of Kentucky's rolling bluegrass fields and white plank fences.

The following facilities are available to Midway College students:
     • a large outdoor riding
       arena with jumps
     • round pen
     • barn with 42 stalls
     • large, heated tack room
     • feed room
     • and a student lounge

Midway College personnel supervise the students and provide care related to the boarding of the horses: hay, straw, and grain are provided as needed. Full care boarders have their own stall, and spend time in the barn and in the field. Pasture care horses have a place in a large field with plenty of natural shelter. Full care is $400 per month. Pasture care is $225 per month. Donamire Farm is open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 365 days a year.

On occasion, the college conducts equitation classes, organized trail rides and other activities on the farm. Organized hunt seat lessons and riding team practices are also held at Donamire. In addition, equestrian students who have paid the equitation fee and who have permission may free-ride on Midway College horses. Donamire Farm offers 50 acres of wooded property and creeks for the students' riding pleasure.

This is a unique opportunity only given to Midway College students. To arrange a visit, please call 859-252-3245.

Note: Midway College provides liability insurance consistent with the policies in effect for the Midway College farm and students.