GEORGETOWN, KY – NOVEMBER 1, 2010 – Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Facility in Georgetown, KY, and its twenty one retired Breeders’ Cup stars, invite fans to join them for a special celebration of 2010’s new BC champions on Sunday, November, 7 at 1 pm.
The festivities will take place at Old Friends’s Dream Chase Farm, located at 1841 Paynes Depot Road in Georgetown, and will include live music by Lexington favorite Roger BonDurant, delicious BBQ from Tommy Walters, videos of past BC races, and farm tours. Expected special guests include triple-crown winner Jean Cruguet, three-time Kentucky Derby winner Calvin Borel, and Hall of Famer Kent Desormeaux, among others.
The event will feature live and silent auctions of select stallion halters, fine artwork, collectibles, and racing memorabilia. Big-ticket items include a portrait of Horse of Year and Old Friends retiree Black Tie Affair by painter Elaine Winter.
After the Finish Line is pleased to announce the soon to be released JOCK limited edition 2011 collector’s calendars. JOCK, www.jockmovie.com, is a feature length documentary about the first generation of female jockeys. In the late ‘60s and early ‘70s these women fought for the right to ride professionally.
JOCK will make a donation to After the Finish Line for every calendar sold when you add AfterTheFinishLine in the Source Code at check out.
Crusader Sword Retired to Old Friends at Cabin Creek
GEORGETOWN, KY – SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 – Tinners Way, one of the most successful and only surviving sons of Triple Crown winner Secretariat, arrived yesterday at Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Farm in Georgetown, KY.
Meanwhile, Old Friends at Cabin Creek: The Bobby Frankel Division, which is based in Greenfield Center, NY, has welcomed multiple-graded stakes winner Crusader Sword.
Michael Blowen, Old Friends founder and president, made the announcement earlier today.
Tinners Way (Secretariat–Devon Diva, by The Minstrel) was bred by Juddmonte Farms from Secretariat’s final crop. Tinner began his career with a seven-furlong maiden win on British turf in 1992 and continued to campaign in France and England as well as in the U.S. in 1993
GEORGETOWN, KY – AUGUST 5, 2010 – Bonnie’s Poker, dam of 1997 Kentucky Derby winner Silver Charm, was humanely euthanized today at Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Facility in Georgetown, KY. The 28-year-old mare was suffering from EPM.
Trained by Anthony Dutrow, Robert Lake, and others, Bonnie’s Poker (Poker – What a Surprise by Wise Margin) was a hard-knocking claimer in the 1980s, starting 63 times with 11 wins – including three wins in 10 days at Aqueduct in 1986 – and 19 other appearances on the boards. Her earnings totaled $153,960.
She made her real claim to racing fame, however, as the dam of the brilliant Kentucky Derby (GR 1) and Preakness (GR 1) winner Silver Charm.
“She had the biggest heart,” said Robbie Davis, one of several jockeys to ride Bonnie’s Poker during her 4-year racing career. “She gave her best every time.”
After the Finish Line presents their Annual Charity Fundraiser, “A Tribute to the Majesty of Thoroughbreds,” on Thursday, August 5th at the Hilton Hotel in Del Mar, CA. We will host a reception, silent & live auctions and dinner. ATFL is a funding non-profit dedicated to saving, rehabilitating and caring for rescued Thoroughbred horses who can no longer race or breed. For ticket information please contact Dawn Mellen at dawn@afterthefinishline.org or (858) 945-1371. Please consider a donation if you cannot attend.
Our auctioneer is Hall of Fame trainer Jack Van Berg. Our guest speaker is Katherine Brooks, the writer/director of The Boys Club, www.theboysclubmovie.com. We will also show a heart warming video about a rescued Thoroughbred ex-racehorse.
Please forward this message to your equine friends and those concerned with the welfare of animals. It will be a FUN evening supporting a worthy cause!
Disregard the RSVP date on the invitation. A late fee will not be charged. If you can attend, please print the invitation and return it with your payment. We also accept PayPal through our website, www.afterthefinishline.org.
July 30, 2010 – Edition 11 – This Unwanted Horse Coalition news summary is provided as an educational service to those interested in the issue of the unwanted horse. The articles do not reflect the opinions of the Unwanted Horse Coalition or any of its employees. The listing of events does not constitute an endorsement of a particular event. If you see an article or event that may be appropriate for inclusion in Media Roundup, please e-mail it to ecaslin@horsecouncil.org.
1,600 Unwanted Horses Receive Spring Vaccinations
This spring the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign (UHVRC) vaccinated 1,600 unwanted horses against critical equine diseases. Established in December 2008, UHVRC provides qualifying equine rescue and retirement facilities with complimentary equine vaccines for horses in their care. To date, more than 4,000 horses across the United States have received vaccines through the program. Read More…
GEORGETOWN, KY – JULY 1, 2010 – Black Tie Affair, the 1991 Horse of the Year, was humanely euthanized today at Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Facility in Georgetown, KY.
The 24-year-old stallion was suffering from laminitis, and Old Friends founder and president Michael Blowen and veterinarian Dr. Douglas Byars made the decision early this morning.
“It was an honor to be associated with such an amazing athlete,” said Blowen. “The Old Friends team, headed by Dr. Byars, did everything we could to help this old warrior. In the end, he exhibited the same class as he did when he won the Breeders’ Cup Classic. He was the best in every way.”
Black Tie Affair has been pensioned at Old Friends since July 2009.
Marquetry Old Friends founder Michael Blowen, photo by Rick Capone
GEORGETOWN, KY – JUNE 25, 2010 – Champion sire Marquetry has retired to Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Facility in Central, KY, president and founder Michael Blowen announced today.
Marquetry, by 1982 Horse of the Year Conquistador Cielo out of the Vice Regent mare Regent’s Walk, won ten of 36 career starts and earned $3,857,886. He was a Grade 1 winner on both dirt and turf, registering victories in the 1991 Hollywood Gold Cup Handicap (G1), 1992 Eddie Read Handicap (G1), and 1993 Meadowlands Cup Handicap (G1).
He is the sire of Breeders’ Cup winners and sprint champions Artax and Squirtle Squirt.
GEORGETOWN, KY – MAY 24, 2010 – This Memorial Day, Old Friends will pay tribute to some very special Thoroughbred Champions.
On May 31st Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement facility in Georgetown, KY, will have a commemorative service for eight retirees that have passed away in the last year.
Honored will be Calder Hall of Famer Flying Pigeon, multiple GR1 winner Ruhlmann, Argentine bred Gold Spring, J. J. Gittes’ Invigorate, Old Friends foundation mare Narrow Escape, Arkansas Derby winner Proper Reality, GRIII winner Stage Colony, and Beulah Park hero AppyGoLucky.
Keeneland bugler Bucky Sallee will perform the final “Call to Post”.
Loxahatchee, FL — After retirement, rarely do you see today’s athletes, businessmen or pilots curl up in a bark-o-lounger with a remote and a bag of potato chips. It’s not in them; most continue in the working world in some capacity. The same is true for racehorses — those who are physically able — who continue doing some sort of equine activity, whether showing, trail riding, family pet, etc. Pure Thoughts Florida Thoroughbred Rehab and Placement (FTRP) is here to do just that – help the racehorses begin a new life after their racing careers are over.
Sound Check, a 6 year old gelding, and Miracle of Dreams, a 5 year old filly, have both began that new life, one that consists of activity, kids and most importantly people who love them. What more could a horse ask for?
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