Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farm will partner with MyRacehorse to support Thoroughbred aftercare, and the collaboration will officially launch with the 'Night Out With Champions' on Friday, Oct. 24 at Old Friends's Georgetown, Kentucky, location.
The event will include tours of the farm, a buffet dinner, drinks, raffles and door prizes as well as a charity auction, with all proceeds to benefit Old Friends's mission of providing lifelong homes for equine retirees. Already confirmed for the 'Night Out With Champions' are Wesley Ward, Victor Espinoza and Edgar Prado, with additional guests to be announced in due course.
“What MyRacehorse has done is nothing short of a revolution,” said Old Friends founder Michael Blowen. “They've proven that Thoroughbred racing isn't just for the wealthy but for everyone who loves these great athletes. Old Friends and My Racehorse depend on the fans, those that adore the sport, to assure that the athletes' working lives and retirement are filled with fun and safety.”
The initiative will extend beyond the event, according to MyRacehorse founder Michael Behrens.
“Every Old Friends tour will now include an opportunity for visitors to join the MyRacehorse community,” Behrens said. “When someone creates an account with MyRacehorse, we'll make a donation back to Old Friends, creating a lasting funding stream for aftercare.”
The event coincides with closing weekend at Keeneland and is the first of several planned collaborations between the two organizations. Tickets for the event are available by clicking here and 100% of net proceeds will benefit Old Friends.
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