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 absentee bidding.
For those unable to attend the event, absentee bidding for these exceptional halters opens today, Tuesday, April 29, 2024.
Each halter is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (unless otherwise noted). Interested buyers unable to attend on Sunday can absentee bid on these items.
To bid, email your name, address, and phone number along with your highest bid to: horses@oldfriendsequine.org
Deadline for Bidding: The bidding begins today. The final deadline to receive bids is Saturday, May 4th, at 9 p.m. (EST).
At the event, someone will be assigned to be your Proxy and will start low and bid up to your highest number.
On the block are halters worn by:
* Afleet Alex
* Candy Ride
* Channel Maker
* Feathered
* Gun Runner
* I’ll Have Another
* Lava Man
* Serena’s Song
* Silver Charm
* Silver State
* Sky Mesa
* Tapit,
* Sea Hero
Note: The Sea Hero halter comes in a shadow box, but does not have a Certificate of Authenticity. (See photo below)
Old Friends is grateful to the Farms and private collectors who donated these exceptional halters to our auction.
The 19th Annual Old Friends Homecoming event will be highlighted by live music, a barbecue buffet, book signings, and farm tours where guests can meet the farm’s two Kentucky Derby Champions Silver Charm and I’ll Have Another, along with other retirees such as Lava Man, Channel Maker, and more.
Tickets are still available and can be reserved online by CLICKING HERE
Or pasting the following URL in your browser: https://tinyurl.com/33k4r5fz
The event is rain or shine. For additional information please call the farm at (502) 863-1775.
Old Friends 19th Annual Homecoming
Sunday, May 5, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Old Friends Farm
1841 Paynes Depot Rd
Georgetown, KY
