Old Friends News

Old Friends, the Thoroughbred retirement facility in Georgetown, Ky., is happy to announce that the gutsy filly, Bold and Bossy, arrived at the farm on July 20, 2023, to enjoy her retirement. Bred by Richard Snyder and Connie Snyder, Bold and Bossy, who is by Strong Mandate–Happybirthdaybaby, by Successful Appeal, was foaled on May 6, 2019 […]

After an unexpected run down a highway two years ago, and then surviving a fire, the now four-year old filly showed her mettle to come back and win a race. GEORGETOWN, KY – July 21, 2023 – Old Friends, the Thoroughbred retirement facility in Georgetown, Ky., is happy to announce that the gutsy filly, Bold and […]

Proud of its location just 10 miles north of Lexington, in the heart of Kentucky’s horse country, Georgetown holds firmly to its small-town vibes and equestrian ties. In town, locals can visit and help look after more than 240 retired racehorses and breeding stallions at the Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Facility, including past Kentucky Derby and […]

GEORGETOWN, KY. – July 9, 2023 – Old Friends’ Belmont Stakes winners, Sarava and Birdstone, are pleased and honored to host a retirement celebration for their Hall of Fame jockey Edgar Prado.   When: Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. It will be held rain or shine. Where: Old Friends Dream Chase Farm, 1841 Paynes […]

“We heard through the grapevine that Old Friends was interested in Rated R Superstar when we got ready to retire him. They didn’t put any pressure on us or anything like that. They just said when we’re ready, so when we made that decision, my wife contacted them. And I think it’s a great place […]

“The Scott County community is continuing its work to support the family of fallen Deputy Caleb Conley. Silver Charm, the 1997 Kentucky Derby champion and oldest living winner, had his halter auctioned off for $1,000 by Old Friends Farm in support of the memorial fund to assist Conley’s family.” Read more at Lex18 here. 

Old Friends, which has expanded to 236 acres over its 20-year history doubles as a relaxing retirement home for ex-racehorses and a tourist destination for racing fans. Read more in The Horsemen’s Journal here.

GEORGETOWN, KY – June 9, 2023 – Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Farm in Georgetown, Ky., is pleased to announce the arrival of 2014 Travers Stakes (G1) winner V. E. Day to the farm. A chestnut son of English Channel–California Sunset, by Deputy Minister, V. E. Day came to Old Friends following the death of his owner-breeder […]

Please take a moment to watch this video in memory of our horses that we lost this past year. As always, thank you for your support.

GEORGETOWN, Ky. – May 26, 2023 – Old Friends, the Thoroughbred retirement farm in Georgetown, Ky., announced that graded-stakes winner Jonesboro died at the farm on Thursday, May 25, 2023. The 21-year old stallion was found deceased in his paddock during morning rounds. Necropsy results are pending. Jonesboro was bred by Jayeff “B” Stables and foaled in […]