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Some roads take you on a journey through time and the history of thoroughbred horse racing.
The Jumping Horse Barn. This was home to the Sanford steeplechase horses and is half of its original length.s
A stall inside the Jumping Horse barn.
The Farm Barn was used to store hay and equipment. Recognized for its cupola and ecclesiastical windows.
This building was used to house mares and their newborn foals.
The view from a loft in the Jumping Horse barn.
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The Broodmare Barn, which has been standing for nearly 200 years, is the centerpiece of the Sanford Stud Farm.
The interior of the Broodmare Barn which is undergoing restoration.
Sanford Stud's Clifford was elected to the Racing Hall of Fame in 2014 and is fondly remembered.
The Vet/Apothecary Room in the Broodmare Barn. This stall served as the Vet's office and "drugstore" for Hurricana.
A few items from the one-time "drugstore" remain behind.
Tools of the veterinarian's trade remain as well.
The farm's vet could observe mother and foal in the next door Birthing stall via this opening in the stall wall.
The Birthing Stall.
The Birthing Stall was the only heated stall in the Broodmare Barn. Mares gave birth in the winter so the stall was heated for comfort and safety.
The Training Ring within the Broodmare Barn. This area was used by trainers who set up 18" saw horses and began "jumping" horses at an early age.
This aged fence from historical days at Sanford is showcased within the Broodmare barn, showing evidence of "cribbing" among horses.
The second floor of the Broodmare Barn housed a dormitory for workers.
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A narrow staircase leads from the Broodmare Barn's upstairs dormitory to the lower level.
The Feed Room within the Broodmare Barn.
An original and rare Oat Crusher machine.
Consideration was given to cats for entry and departure from stalls.
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