Silver Charm, a 1,200-pound Thoroughbred with a white coat peppered by tiny flecks of gray, leaned over the top railing of the pasture fence and nibbled at the lips of the man with the cap turned backwards. Michael Blowen, his eyes closed, accepted the proffered kiss, then turned to a visitor standing nearby.
[ Read More ]OLD FRIENDS the Thoroughbred Retirement Facility in Georgetown, Kentucky, has put a new face on the concept of equine aftercare. Founded in 2003 by former Boston Globe film critic Michael Blowen, the thoroughbred retirement home has grown from a leased paddock to a 236-acre farm home to a herd of over 200 rescued and retired […]
[ Read More ]When we traveled to Midway, Kentucky, searching for a magical backdrop for our latest holiday collection, we knew one thing: We wanted to meet some horses. The Lexington area is known as the horse capital of the world, after all. And while we fulfilled our wish with a visit to Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farm in nearby Georgetown, we […]
[ Read More ]Now in its fifth year, the partnership continues a tradition of creating limited-edition Maker’s Mark bottle collections featuring legendary Champions that will be released in conjunction with the 2019 and 2020 Breeders’ Cup World Championships and will be auctioned surrounding each event.
[ Read More ]Visitors to Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farm find a whole herd of celebrities; in fact, this rolling green Georgetown pastureland is where about 175 four-legged luminaries spend their golden years, including 1997 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Silver Charm, a 2007 inductee into the Racing Hall of Fame; 2002 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner War Emblem; and […]
[ Read More ]Old Friends is a retirement farm for thoroughbreds whose racing careers have ended but their golden years have just begun. And at this farm, they truly are golden. This 136-acre farm hosts over 175 rescued and retired horses. And 1000’s of visitors take tours to see these proud legends, including 10 Breeders’ Cup winners, every […]
[ Read More ]On Jan. 16, former journalist Michael Blowen will be awarded the College of Business Equine Industry Program’s most prestigious award – the John W. Galbreath Award for Outstanding Entrelpreneurship in the Equine Industry.
[ Read More ]Proceeds from the 2018 program will support Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farms and the Kentucky Derby
[ Read More ]You never forget your first four-legged love. For me, the year was 1997, and the horse was Silver Charm. As far as infatuation goes, this one was easy to explain: I loved his name. It sounded like the dainty jewelry that, at age eight, I already coveted.
[ Read More ] GEORGETOWN, KY – SEPTEMBER 21, 2017-Now, fans of Kentucky Derby winner War Emblem and three-time Santa Anita Handicap champ Game On Dude can relive the rush of their winning stretch runs with their morning cup of Joe.
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