Dual Classic winner Silver Charm on the day of the barn fire at Old Friends (Photo by Barbara Livingston)
GEORGETOWN, KY – MARCH 11, 2016 – Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Facility in Georgetown, KY, in conjunction with Daily Racing Form and photographer Barbara Livingston, is proud to offer for sale an exclusive, limited-edition portrait of dual-classic winner Silver Charm.
The image of the now retired Kentucky Derby and Preakness champion galloping in freshly fallen snow was captured by Eclipse-Award-winning photographer Barbara Livingston at Old Friends’ Dream Chase in January, on the day a devastating fire destroyed one of their barns.
When news of the fire got out, many friends and supporters stopped by Old Friends to offer support and well wishes. Among them was Livingston, who came to officially record the tragedy with her camera. But while she was there she noticed Silver Charm running joyfully, and she quickly captured this stark but stunning image.
After Livingston shared the picture on her social media, it went viral and soon became one of the most requested Old Friends photos ever. Daily Racing Form editors worked with Livingston and Old Friends to make available this limited-edition 8 x 10 portrait (only 250 have been produced), each signed by the artist.
“On a dim, smoke-filled afternoon Barbara was able to see a beautiful ray of silver light,” said Old Friends founder and President Michael Blowen. “This photograph is not only a testament to her enormous talent, but I also like to think of it as a forecast of our future: Hopeful.
“We can’t thank Barbara and our friends at DRF enough for helping us share this wonderful picture of the great Silver Charm with his fans.”
The photographs are available for $50, plus $3.00 shipping and handling, and can be ordered by visiting the Old Friends eBay store (CLICK HERE) or by visiting the Old Friends website (www.oldfriendsequine.org) and following the eBay link.
All proceeds from the sale of the photo will go to Old Friends and will contribute to barn rebuilding efforts.
Old Friends is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that cares for 160 retired racehorses. Its Dream Chase Farm, located in Georgetown, KY, is open to tourists daily by appointment. Old Friends also has a satellite facility in Greenfield Center, New York, Old Friends at Cabin Creek: The Bobby Frankel Division, which is also open to visitors. For more information on tours or to make a donation, contact the main farm at (502) 863-1775 or see their website at www.oldfriendsequine.org.
MEDIA CONTACT: Cynthia Grisolia, (347) 423-7322, cindy@oldfriendsequine.org; Michael Blowen, (502) 863-1775, michael@oldfriendsequine.org