GEORGETOWN, Ky (WTVQ)- A big weekend for the horse industry continued Sunday, this time in Georgetown. That’s where the Old Friends Thoroughbred Ret... Read More
The little colt with the star on his forehead shocked the world a year ago by winning the Kentucky Derby. Those who knew and loved him still mourn wha... Read More
For retired thoroughbreds Old Friends offers serene final furlong
GEORGETOWN, Ky. — At this avant-garde farm, the oldest living Kentucky Derby winner, Silver Charm, 28, can gaze across at Swain, 30, whom he once ... Read More
Old Friends Farm, home to the oldest living Derby winner
GEORGETOWN, Ky. — The oldest living Derby winner is enjoying his retirement in Georgetown, along with many other horses at Old Friends Farm. Silver ... Read More
JOIN OUR NEW FRIENDS AT ASHTON GROVE SENIOR LIVING FACILITY Saturday April 30, 2022 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Meet the retirees at Ashton Grove Adults $10 S... Read More
GREENFIELD CENTER, NY – APRIL 16, 2022 Zippy Chippy, horse racing’s most loveable loser, has died. A retiree at Old Friends at Cabin Creek in Gr... Read More
GEORGETOWN, KY – APRIL 14, 2022 – Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Farm in Georgetown, KY., will host its 17th Annual “Homecoming” on ... Read More
Winston, the miniature horse at Old Friends at Ashton Grove, is a busy guy. He spends many of his evenings visiting with the human residents of Ashton Grove Senior Living Community, but he also makes time for the exercise program his vet recommended ... Read More
He had a tough constitution to run 91 races and win 14 of them, including two stakes. But ferocious he was not. He was one of the sweetest horses ever to grace Old Friends.... Read More
The passing of Affirmed Success last week was a profound change, the going of one of the foundations of Old Friends. It wasn’t just that he’d been with us since 2007. Or that he was the last of Affirmed’s greatest sons. It was who he was.... Read More
He was a bright spot in the world. A star on the track. A beautiful horse, technically grey but nearly white, with harmoniously pleasing proportions and expressive dark eyes. An exceptionally kind horse who brought happiness wherever he went.... Read More
On the racetrack he was just a cheap claiming horse. Usually his tag was less than $5000, but gave the game his best and won 11 of his 58 races. His hooves pounded tracks from Chicago to Louisville to Arkansas to Iowa to West Virginia to Northern Ken... Read More