Out 2024 Tour Schedule now posted. General-Private-Founders tours Mar 1- Nov 3 available to book now. EHotF dates to come. Meet
@nmrhof
members SILVER CHARM & LAVA MAN, Belmont winners TOUCH GOLD & BIRDSTONE, & many more!
We are heartbroken & devastated to share the death of WAR EMBLEM in his paddock this morning. A necropsy is pending. The 2002
@KentuckyDerby
&
@PreaknessStakes
winner arrived at Old Friends from Japan in Oct 2015 & celebrated his 21st birthday on Feb 20. Photo
@battles_laura
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ALPHABET SOUP 1991-2022. Devastated & heartbroken to share that 1996
@BreedersCup
Classic winner ALPLHABET SOUP (31) died this afternoon from chronic kidney disease. Those who loved & cared for him, including bff Gorgeous George, were at his side. Photos
@battles_laura
We are honored to announce Old Friends as the final resting place for MEDINA SPIRIT. Interment in our Nikki Bacharach Memorial Garden will take place on April 5 at our farm in Georgetown, KY. The public is invited to attend an Open House from 12:30-2:30 pm. Photo
@beebuckphoto
We are deeply saddened to report that Seabiscuit movie star POPCORN DEELITES (24) died this morning. A 17-year OF resident, his paddock-mate for all of those years, Special Ring, is devastated, as are we. Pops will always be a shining star in our hearts. Photos
@battles_laura
Somehow fitting that AFTERNOON DEELITES (31) passes just days after legendary owner Burt Bacharach. Honored to be his retirement home for 11 years. As classy & beautiful a friend as Burt. Photo from 2/4 running into our hearts. We’ll miss you AD. Photo
@battleslaura
.
Well, we’ll make an exception for this guy! Bob Baffert reconnecting with his first
@KentuckyDerby
winner SILVER CHARM on Thursday at Old Friends Farm. Photo
@battles_laura
We are thrilled to welcome
@nmrhof
member LAVA MAN home to Old Friends. Plans for a public retirement celebration for “Coach” are in the works & will be announced soon.
#IAmLavaMan
Photos
@battles_laura
Old Friends Birthday Today: Let's hear it for the amazing SILVER CHARM who turns 26 today. He's not getting older, he's getting better! Photo
@battles_laura
Heartbroken to share passing today of GENUINE REWARD. A 25yo son of 1980
@KentuckyDerby
winner Genuine Risk, he spent time in Virginia & Wyoming before coming to us in 2015. Condolences to author Laura Hillenbrand who made his life at Old Friends possible. Photo
@battles_laura
BIRTHDAY ALERT! It's SILVER CHARM's 28th birthday! He's hosting a party this afternoon for 28 of his closest friends. Thanks all who sent cards & well-wishes to our 1997
@KentuckyDerby
&
@PreaknessStakes
champ &
@nmrhof
member. Photo
@battles_laura
Yesterday our oldest resident, DINARD (32), winner of the '91
@santaanitapark
Derby told us it was time. He FaceTimed with his person Beverly, & this morning he left us, surrounded by those who cared for him during his 10 years with us. He'll be missed. Photo
@battles_laura
Heartbroken to share AWESOME AGAIN (26) died late yesterday. ‘98
@BreedersCup
Classic &
@WoodbineTB
‘97 Queens Plate earned $4.3M & sired 2004 HOY Ghostzapper. Michael "Awesome Again made a searing, lasting impression on his many fans. Awesome, indeed." Photo
@battles_laura
SILVER CHARM returns home this morning following dental surgery. Thanks to the great folks
@roodandriddle
& especially Dr. Tanner for taking such great care of our champ! Old Friends Farm photo.
Thrilled Overjoyed Ecstatic! Announcing arrival of 2012 Kentucky Derby/Preakness winner I’LL HAVE ANOTHER to Old Friends retirement! Huge gratitude to Paul Reddam-Doug O’Neill-Ocean Breeze Ranch- KC Horse Transport for making this dream come true! Meet/Greet tomorrow from 1-3.
Old Friend of the Day: PATCH just heard a rumor that tours are coming back to Old Friends soon. Something about an announcement next week. It must be true - who could disappoint that face? Photo
@battles_laura
Sad to report the loss of barn cat MAGGIE. She was one-of-a-kind. War Emblem was never quite sure about her. Like to think they've met up again this morning Photo
@battles_laura
Old Friends of the Day: PATCH (6) is celebrating his first birthday at Old Friends. He's kind of nervous about his party. He's heard some things. Photo
@battles_laura
Our newest Old Friend stepped off the van into retirement this morning. Here’s SLIM SHADEY embarking on the next chapter in his life. 83 starts $1.2 million earned. Graded stakes-winner. Thanks to
@mmhui63
Photo Carole Oates
Heartbroken that senior retiree YOU AND I left us this morning at age 31, surrounded by those who loved him. G1 Met Mile winner
@TheNYRA
; sire
@AirdrieStud
of 5x G1 winner You. An 11-year OF resident, he was tough, confident, haughty. Goodbye, old man. Photo
@battles_laura
Sadly, we are sharing that GERONIMO died on Christmas Day. The 20-year-old was a graded stakes-winner of over $400,000 racing in Chile & the US. We will miss his kind spirit so much. Photo
@battles_laura
We are so sad to share the loss of SLIM SHADEY (13) following colic surgery. Won 14 of 83 starts, $1.2 million & all of our hearts. Condolences to
@mmhui63
& all who loved him this very sweet boy. Photo
@battles_laura
Old Friend of the Day: He's 19 today! Happy birthday to the sometimes moody, frequently enigmatic but always fascinating WAR EMBLEM. Photo
@battles_laura
LAVA MAN here. LOOK at my stall! I got over 200 Valentines! ME! Thank you to everyone who sent me a card. Tour winners will receive a certificate by mail. Thank you all for loving me. I love you back!
#IAMLavaMan
#HappyValentinesDay
Photo Old Friends Farm.
Heartbroken to share EINSTEIN (18) succumbed to complications from cancer this morning. Born in Brazil, he was rare Grade 1 winner on turf & dirt, earning $2.9 million. Thank you
@AdenaSprings
for the privilege of knowing him & to
@ParkEquine
for your care. Photo
@battles_laura
Old Friend of the Day: Our most senior retiree, YOU AND I, turns 30 today! He's celebrating with an extra nap. We're letting him do whatever he wants. Can you cheer quietly for him? Photo
@battles_laura
Old Friends of the Day: GORGEOUS GEORGE is pleased to announce that he has completed his online Guard Donkey Training Program. Here he is with his first assignment, guarding the nap of ALPHABET SOUP. We're very proud of him. Photo
@battles_laura
Old Friend of the Day: 1997
@KentuckyDerby
champion SILVER CHARM wishes today's participants good luck. Give it your best & come home safe! Photo
@battles_laura
A very sad start to the year as we've said goodbye to 30-year-old SILVER RAY. Many stepped up to help him along the way. Our thanks & condolences to all who loved him. Photo
@battles_laura
On behalf of our equines, humans, felines, the goats & the donkey, the geese, our blue heron & the water turtles, SILVER CHARM sends Merry Christmas greetings to all! This iconic charmer in the snow photo courtesy of our dear friend
@DRFLivingston
Broken-hearted to share 2002
@BelmontStakes
winner SARAVA died this morning, best friend Antonio by his side. Thank you Gary Drake for trusting us 11 years ago with our first Classic winner. A long-shot to win the Belmont, a sure shot to capture our hearts Photo
@battles_laura
Hi everyone LAVA MAN here. In my first “official” OF task, I’m supposed to wish you all a
#HappyNewYear
. And I do. But what I really wanna talk about is my new discovery. It’s called MUD & it’s, um, wonderful! You should all go find some. Like, now. Oh, & come visit in 2023! HNY!
SILVER CHARM celebrates his 27th birthday tomorrow! What does he want? He's asking for donations to help all his fellow retirees. Yes, he's that kinda guy. If you can, please help us wish him Happy Birthday! The link to his Facebook fundraiser is here -
Old Friends is having a party! It's my party! For ME! I want you to come! Saturday, November 26 from 12-2. It's free & everyone can come. Can you come? There will even be food & it will give
@OF_LSilverCharm
something to do besides give me "orientation".
#IAmLavaMan
#savethedate
Old Friend of the Day: WAR EMBLEM has something on his mind this morning. We haven't asked him what it is (we really don't want to know). Photo
@battles_laura
We sadly share news that MGSW ALBERT THE GREAT (23) has died due to a chronic infection. Michael-"Albert the Great was aptly named. He was the master & everyone else was just a serf." Albert was indeed great. We will miss him. Condolences to his many fans. Photo
@battles_laura
Heartbroken to say goodbye to mini- horse legend WINSTON, who spent many years delighting visitors
@derbymuseum
. Winnie was one of racing's greatest personalities & ambassadors. We will miss him so much. Photo
@FloatAlongwMe
Old Friend of the Day: 1997
@KentuckyDerby
winner SILVER CHARM looks intent on proving he could do it all over again, even 25 years later. Don't bet against him! Photo
@battles_laura
So happy to welcome BANK OF DAD to Old Friends today. He looks fabulous! This veteran of 132 starts was claimed this summer by a group of admirers. We are proud to be his new forever home! Old Friends Farm photo.
Hey
@TheNYRA
- $2 million earner DIVERSIFY arrived this morning! Shown undergoing arrival inspection by farm staff. Two weeks standard quarantine then he’ll be ready to greet his fans. Cant wait to get to know him!Old Friends Photo
LAVA MAN has been busy making friends since his arrival a week ago. Here he is with SILVER MAX, who has excelled at the job of welcoming new retirees & making them feel at home. He also has the best advice on scoring carrots!
#MakingFriendsatOldFriends
. Photo
@FloatAlongwMe
Old Friends Celebrates
@KentuckyDerby
week with our Derby elder statesman, 29-year-old SILVER CHARM (1997). Resting up in preparation to receive his legion of fans at the farm this week.
#legend
#KyDerby
Photo
@battles_laura
Sadly we have said goodbye to beautiful REGAL SANCTION (19). This wonderful grandson of Affirmed won $485,000 & the Grade 2 Pegasus in his successful racing career. He was a 9-year resident of Old Friends. Condolences to
@DRFLivingston
who loved him dearly. Photo
@FloatAlongwMe
Old Friend of the Week: Hi. I'm
@BreedersCup
Classic winner ALPHABET SOUP & it's my week. Photos of just me. Oh, & him? That's my donkey Gorgeous George. He'll be around too. Photo
@battles_laura
1/7
Devastating day at OF, losing SWAIN (30) & DUMAANI (31) to the infirmities of old age. Int'l star Swain a tour favorite-loved posing for photos, kisses & carrots. Kind, smart, gentle. Condolences to all who loved him.
@hissa_hamdan
@ShadwellStud
@ShadwellFarm
Photo
@battles_Laura
Birthday Alert: PATCH is celebrating his 8th birthday today. Here he is with Stormy Liberal arguing about the party. We're not sure who won. Photo
@battles_laura
This morning we sadly said goodbye to elder statesman ARCHIES ECHO (31). Saved from a despicable end by PARX’s Sam Elliott
@slambopalm
&
@TurningForHome_
Thanks to all who loved him esp Dr. Val &
@DrEricBrowning
who tended to his every need. A life well lived Photo
@battles_laura
Happy to share 2018 Louisiana Derby winner NOBLE INDY (8) has arrived from
@CaribbeanOTTB
in Puerto Rico to his forever home at Old Friends in KY. Thank you to great people working together to make this happen.
@RepoleStable
Photo
@FloatAlongwMe
.
@BreedersCup
Old Friend of the Day:
@nmrhof
member PRECISIONIST participated in 4 BC races & won the 2nd Sprint at Aqueduct. This iconic
@DRFLivingston
photo is one of our favorites.
Alfred Bush Guy, Jr. passed away last week. JR was always wearing a smile & his familiar Louisville Cardinal red. Shown here with Swain, he had an exceptional touch with our horses & they were devoted to him. We have lost a friend & special man. RIP JR. Photo
@battles_laura
Monday filled with special arrivals as we welcomed WAKE FOREST & KHARAFA to their new forever home! Both very sweet, beautiful horses - we are so lucky! Thank you so much
@dubbland
, Sol Kumin & Paul Braverman for choosing us to retire your stars. Old Friends Farm Photos.
Thrilled beyond belief to be chosen as future home of multiple G1 winner
@nmrhof
member & “Coach” to countless racing prospects, LAVA MAN! Profound thanks to
@DougOneill1
, Dave & Steve Kenly & Jason Wood. We look forward to welcoming Lava Man’s legion of fans in the days to come.