GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WAVE) – Aptly named for his gray and white coat, Silver Charm, the oldest living Derby winner, is happy, healthy and enjoying the good life at Old Friends Farm in Georgetown. Farm founder Michael Blowen launched Old Friends in 2003. It has since grown into more than 200 acres, caring for more than […]
[ Read More ]LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Residents at Preston Greens Senior Living have spent the last few days painting horses. Instead of oil and brush on a flat canvas, a group of small wooden horses have become the masterpieces. “The idea was doing something neat and different for the community,” Preston Greens activities director Will Naylor […]
[ Read More ]GEORGETOWN, KY. – April 30, 2024 – Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement facility in Georgetown, Ky., will host its 19th Annual Homecoming Event on Sunday, May 5th, noon to 4 p.m. The event features a live and silent auction of artwork, prints, and racing memorabilia, and includes several premiere collectible stallion halters that are now open for […]
[ Read More ]GEORGETOWN, KY. – April 26, 2024 – Old Friends, the Thoroughbred retirement farm in Georgetown, Ky. is pleased to announce that Channel Maker, one of the farm’s newest retirees, has been inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, Class of 2024. The induction was announced by the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Thoroughbred and […]
[ Read More ]When the horses break from the starting gate in the 150th Kentucky Derby, they aren’t just racing for the Garland of Roses. With Derby Gives 2024 they are Racing For More! Each elite Thoroughbred will be paired with a Thoroughbred aftercare nonprofit with a $150,000 purse to be shared. The Churchill Downs Foundation has chosen 20 Aftercare organizations to […]
[ Read More ]GEORGETOWN, KY. – April 16, 2024 – Old Friends, the Thoroughbred retirement facility in Georgetown, Ky., is saddened to report that Even the Score, a two-time graded-stakes winner, was euthanized at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital on Saturday, April 13, 2024, due to colic. He was 26. The beautiful gray stallion had been at Old Friends since […]
[ Read More ]BloodHorse’s Anne Eberhardt talks with Michael Blowen at Old Friends Farm in Georgetown, Ky., to see what the oldest horse on the farm, Kayrawan, is up to. The 32-year-old son of Mr. Prospector was bred and owned by Shadwell Farm. Watch the video here.
[ Read More ]Total Wine Spirits Beer & More 4th Annual “After the Race” Charity Event Saturday April 20, 2024 10am to 5:30pm Lexington Green Location Benefiting Old Friends Farm, Our Mims and Kentucky Equine Adoption Center *Special appearance, bottle signing and tasting by… Mark and Digger from the “Moonshiners” TV show and creators of “Sugarland Moonshine”. *Silent […]
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