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Eclipse-award winning Thoroughbred retirement. Home of Kentucky Derby winners Silver Charm-Big Brown-Iโ€™ll Have Another. Guided tours by reservation 502-863-1775

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This monthโ€™s ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ธ-๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—•๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—น๐˜† ๐—ฆ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ focuses on Heโ€™s Our Maker, who was retired to Old Friends by our good friends Ron & Debra McAnally. You can read Beverly's thoughts about him over on our Facebook page.

This monthโ€™s ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ธ-๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—•๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—น๐˜† ๐—ฆ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ focuses on Heโ€™s Our Maker, who was retired to Old Friends by our good friends Ron & Debra McAnally.

You can read Beverly's thoughts about him over on our Facebook page.
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We had another visit from students at the KY Horseshoeing Sch recently as they practiced their craft and made sure Old Friendsโ€™ residentsโ€™ hooves were good to go! Did you know that you can help keep horsesโ€™ hooves healthy? Check out our Hoof Patrol ๐Ÿ‘‰ oldfriendsequine.org/the-old-friendโ€ฆ

We had another visit from students at the <a href="/kyhorseshoe/">KY Horseshoeing Sch</a> recently as they practiced their craft and made sure Old Friendsโ€™ residentsโ€™ hooves were good to go!

Did you know that you can help keep horsesโ€™ hooves healthy? Check out our Hoof Patrol ๐Ÿ‘‰ oldfriendsequine.org/the-old-friendโ€ฆ
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Weโ€™re grateful to First Watch on Leestown Rd in Lexington, who hosted a fundraiser for Old Friends on July 6th and raised $2,025! On Tuesday One Holland Restaurant Group Founder and CEO Gary Holland presented a donation check to John at their ribbon cutting,

Weโ€™re grateful to First Watch on Leestown Rd in Lexington, who hosted a fundraiser for Old Friends on July 6th and raised $2,025!

On Tuesday One Holland Restaurant Group Founder and CEO Gary Holland presented a donation check to John at their ribbon cutting,
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Today Momma gots to see one of her most favorite race horses ever Silver Charm at Old Friends. Hims be 31!! Da founder of da farm came ands talked to da group wif da resident mini horse Little Silver Charm who dey say is part doggo ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

Today Momma gots to see one of her most favorite race horses ever Silver Charm at <a href="/Oldfriendsfarm/">Old Friends</a>. Hims be 31!! Da founder of da farm came ands talked to da group wif da resident mini horse Little Silver Charm who dey say is part doggo ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ
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We're flashing it back to just a few weeks ago when Noble Drama was visited by David Fawkes & his daughter Natalie. David sent Noble Drama here at the conclusion of his racing career after the gelding earned a spot at the farm when winning the 2018 Silver Charm Florida Sire S.

We're flashing it back to just a few weeks ago when Noble Drama was visited by David Fawkes &amp; his daughter Natalie.

David sent Noble Drama here at the conclusion of his racing career after the gelding earned a spot at the farm when winning the 2018 Silver Charm Florida Sire S.
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Itโ€™s World Population Day, so it's the perfect time to run a census on our residents! ๐—ข๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜‚๐˜€: 296 ๐—ข๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜: Three at 31. Silver Charm, Touch Gold, & Miss Du Bois ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜: Two at 5. Shepherds Delight & Shaky Pants

Itโ€™s World Population Day, so it's the perfect time to run a census on our residents!
๐—ข๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜‚๐˜€: 296
๐—ข๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜: Three at 31. Silver Charm, Touch Gold, &amp; Miss Du Bois
๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜: Two at 5. Shepherds Delight &amp; Shaky Pants
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Easy to spot on the track thanks to his unique head carriage, Channel Maker won two editions of the G2 Bowling Green. The 2025 edition of that race runs today with his sire English Channel represented by El Rezeen and Far Bridge! youtube.com/watch?v=PdBqUVโ€ฆ

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2026 Calendar date requests are open through August 15. Honor a special person, pet, occasion, your favorite racehorse, or an Old Friend with your custom text! Call us to find our if your date is available. ๐Ÿ“ธ Laura Battles

2026 Calendar date requests are open through August 15. 

Honor a special person, pet, occasion, your favorite racehorse, or an Old Friend with your custom text! Call us to find our if your date is available.

๐Ÿ“ธ <a href="/battles_laura/">Laura Battles</a>
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Considered one of the strongest crops of this century, the 2007 Haskell showed Any Given Saturday was one of the best of them with a win over Hard Spun and Curlin. In 2023, Any Given Saturday returned to Kentucky from stud duty in South Korea youtube.com/watch?v=d3Jk5dโ€ฆ

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Did you know we welcomed 1,237 visitors from 28 states, Canada, Costa Rica, and Japan to Old Friends last month? We offer a variety of tours year-round. You can find and book them here ๐Ÿ‘‰ oldfriendsequine.org/visit/ Georgetown/Scott County Tourism VisitLEX Kentucky Travel Industry Association

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Big Brown was the best horse of his generation and continued his domination of the 2008 3YOS in the Haskell Invitational at odds of 1/5! Heโ€™s quickly approaching his one year anniversary at Old Friends after arriving last September. youtube.com/watch?v=EufebEโ€ฆ

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Have you ever wanted to meet Old Friends founder Michael Blowen? You can meet him AND see Old Friends through his eyes when going on his 90-minute Founderโ€™s Tour on Fridays! Book the tour here ๐Ÿ‘‰ oldfriendsequine.org/visit/

Have you ever wanted to meet Old Friends founder Michael Blowen? You can meet him AND see Old Friends through his eyes when going on his 90-minute Founderโ€™s Tour on Fridays!

Book the tour here ๐Ÿ‘‰ oldfriendsequine.org/visit/
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Arriving at Old Friends just a few months ago was Big Blue Kitten, who won this weekendโ€™s G1 United Nations in 2013 & 2015. His 2015 victory was one of the three wins that allowed the earner of nearly $3 million to take home Champion Grass Horse. youtube.com/watch?v=vTTAnTโ€ฆ

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An Old Friend for 12 years, Sean Avery won half of his 14 starts with his headline victory coming in the 2011 G1 Alfred G. Vanderbilt H. โ€“ a race that runs this weekend. In his five year career, Sean Avery finished in the top three in 10 of 14 starts. youtube.com/watch?v=Pxtbkxโ€ฆ

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Celebrating 14 years with us in 2025 is 2009 G1 A. G. Vanderbilt winner Fabulous Strike! The 22-year-old won 15 of his 28 starts with 6 other top three finishes, including 12 stakes, led by the A. G. Vanderbilt and 2007 G1 Vosburgh. youtube.com/watch?v=7ZFMBfโ€ฆ

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Our second oldest horse on the farm behind Triple Crown rival Silver Charm, Touch Gold put together an 3YO campaign that included a win in the G1 Haskell. With us for 10 years now, he often has conversations about the good old days with Silver Charm. youtube.com/watch?v=RO3es6โ€ฆ

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A third-generation resident, Private Charm is her sire Silver Charm's clone & follows him and granddam Bonnieโ€™s Poker as those who have called Old Friends home. The mare is enjoying her summer with Miss Du Bois, who is just 2 months younger than Silver Charm. ๐Ÿ“ธ Laura Battles

A third-generation resident, Private Charm is her sire Silver Charm's clone &amp;  follows him and granddam Bonnieโ€™s Poker as those who have called Old Friends home. The mare is enjoying her summer with Miss Du Bois, who is just 2 months younger than Silver Charm.

๐Ÿ“ธ <a href="/battles_laura/">Laura Battles</a>
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Weโ€™re not sure any paddock on the farm has more fun than Paddock 62 where Comma to the Top resides. He is one of six geldings having a never-ending party there and itโ€™s safe to say heโ€™s living up his well-earned retirement. ๐Ÿ“ธ Laura Battles

Weโ€™re not sure any paddock on the farm has more fun than Paddock 62 where Comma to the Top resides. He is one of six geldings having a never-ending party there and itโ€™s safe to say heโ€™s living up his well-earned retirement. 

๐Ÿ“ธ <a href="/battles_laura/">Laura Battles</a>
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Did you know our horses ate nearly $100,000 worth of hay last year? Itโ€™s time to prepare for winter by filling up the barns that hay was in and we could use your help! Donate to our HayRaiser here ๐Ÿ‘‰oldfriendsequine.org/old-friends-anโ€ฆ

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A flashback salute to one of our most beloved residents, the late Alphabet Soup, and his spectacular daughter, Down Royal, scoring a dramatic victory in this Saratoga G1 A. P. Smithwick steeplechase. youtube.com/watch?v=pWdRM2โ€ฆ