War Emblem at Old Friends (Photo: Laura Battles) GEORGETOWN, KY – MARCH 24, 2020 – Michael Blowen, founder and President of Old Friends, the nonprofit Thoroughbred Retirement Farm based in Kentucky, released the findings of the necropsy report regarding the recent passing of 2002 Kentucky Derby – Preakness winner War Emblem. War Emblem, 21, was…
War Emblem at Old Friends (Photo: Laura Battles) GEORGETOWN, KY – MARCH 11, 2020 – 2002 Kentucky Derby and Preakness champion War Emblem has died. The dual classic winner had been pensioned at Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Center in Georgetown, KY since 2015. The cause of death is perceived to be a fatal paddock accident,…
All proceeds from the online fashion auction to benefit Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Facility GEORGETOWN, KY – FEBRUARY 2, 2016 – Last chance! The sixth and final Derby-style hat in the online fashion auction “Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby” goes on the block April 1st. The last hat in the…
Photo © Rick Capone. When a stallion is imported into the United States from any foreign country, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has various “import” regulations, including a requirement that says the stallion must do a “test breeding.” The reason behind this is to determine if the animal is infected with, or a…
War Emblem enjoying a roll – photo © Rick Capone. From Michael: These are the perfect days at Old Friends. The slight chill in the air eliminates the flies, the horses love the soft ground and cool temperatures and everyone can take a deep, relaxing breath after all the excitement of the Breeders’ Cup at…
