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 said. “Canvas painting is a lot different than having a full on 3D miniature horse that you can put on your counter at home.”
The idea started as a way to celebrate horse season in the Bluegrass. With the Keeneland Spring Meet ongoing and the Kentucky Derby rapidly approaching, Preston Greens scheduled an event to celebrate with residents at the end of April.
Naylor hopes to give all 30 of the painted horses a home through a silent auction during the event. Proceeds from the auction will benefit Old Friends Farm, which is another retirement community – of sorts. Old Friends houses thoroughbreds retired from racing.
