Old Friends
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Old Friends began as a retirement and rescue facility for pensioned Thoroughbreds. Then news broke of the inconceivable death of Kentucky Derby winner Ferdinand in a slaughterhouse in Japan in 2002. "We went from getting five emails a day to hundreds," noted Founder Michael Blowen. We knew such a death must never happen again. And so the plan became to bring at risk racehorses--those whose racing
07/11/2026
Run today, the Mari Hulman George Memorial honors former Indy 500 chairperson Mari Hulman George.
From our perspective, George’s generous 2017 donation made for the care of her herd of 35 horses from the Circle S Ranch, made the Mari Hulman George Annex at Winding Oaks possible.
Have you gotten your tickets for Old Friends at Cabin Creek's cocktail party yet? If you're in Saratoga the weekend of July 26, make sure you add it to your calendar!
07/05/2026
Spend a day enjoying two Bluegrass traditions. Meet the retired racing champions of Old Friends, then head to Evans Orchard and Cider Mill, a fifth-generation family farm filled with fresh produce, homemade treats, and outdoor fun. Before heading home, stop in Historic Downtown Georgetown for a meal at Galvin's, where warm hospitality and Southern-inspired cuisine make the perfect finale to a day spent exploring Kentucky's agricultural heritage.
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1841 Paynes Depot Road
Georgetown, KY
40324
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 4pm |
| Friday | 10am - 4pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 4pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 4pm |
