Brad H.
4/18/2025
When in the Lexington area be sure to make the short drive to Old Friends What stood out about Old Friends is how well cared the horses are. It is clear that they are fully Committed to giving...
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1841 Paynes Depot Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
Horse Racing's Living History Museum! At Old Friends, the non-profit Thoroughbred Retirement Center in Georgetown, KY, the horses may not be racing anymore, but they are winners everyday. Founded in 2003 by former Boston Globe film critic Michael Blowen, Old Friends cares for more than 250 horses, many of them stallions whose racing and breeding careers came to an end. A "Rural Hall of Fame", the farm welcomes visitors to get up close and personal with such stars of the turf as Kentucky Derby and Preakness winners Silver Charm, Belmont Stakes winners Touch Gold, millionaire gelding Arson Squad, and many more. Hear their stories, meet them in person...Er..Horse. Our guests come to visit a few ex-racehorses, they leave having been touched by the heart of a Thoroughbred hero. Tours available with a reservation only. Book at our website oldfriendsequine.org
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Jennifer D.
8/3/2025
What an amazing place!! The founder fulfilled his dream of offering a retirement space for retired thoroughbreds. You are able to visit these fantastic athletes up close on the tour and feed them...
Brigette K.
8/3/2024
The entire reason we came to Kentucky was to visit Old Friends! Here are race horses living the good life in retirement and being great ambassadors. The regularly scheduled tours were booked but...
Kelleigh M.
7/14/2024
Old Friends' mission is one I can get behind-they take in OTTB after their years of racing and breeding are over. They have close to 200 horses on their beautiful grounds and the horses free range...
Ken G.
11/3/2024
What an amazing experience! On the walking tour, we got to individually meet about 15 of these great horses and feed them carrots. We learned each of their stories and racing successes. Also saw...
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