August 7, 2013                                           Clever Allemont photo � Rick Capone 

EVENTS & STUFF 



Kroger Cares!
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We now have rechargeable Kroger Gift Cards. Kroger donates 4% of your spending to Old Friends! [email protected] or call us at 502-863-1775 if you'd like to order one. They are $5.00 and are preloaded for $5.00. Charge them by check, cash or credit card over and over!   Kroger is in 31 states! Your purchases can make a big difference!


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From Michael..
   Last Saturday every retiree was on the muscle. They greeted the cool, sun-splashed day with the athletic enthusiasm of their earlier days competing for our pleasure. Commentator reared up and bellowed as the food cart neared, while his neighbor, Star Plus, demanded to eat first. Their coats were so shiny they looked as if they were ready for the feature at Saratoga. These are the days that make the sleepless nights worthwhile.
   We are getting, on average, a daily request to retire a horse - everything from a Breeders' Cup winner to bottom claimers. It is a tribute to everyone connected to Old Friends and the care and devotion they dedicate to these great athletes.
    I've always felt that the only way to truly succeed is to prove that these Thoroughbreds can generate income beyond their racing and breeding days. We can't always be begging. Because, one day, even the most dedicated donor gets sick of having a tin cup thrust in their face. That's why we open the farm to tours, sell stuff on e-bay, offer shares in the horses for $100, run the gift shop, have fundraisers, etc. But it's still not enough.
    Many times, visitors gaze upon the homes that grace the edge of Old Friends at Dream Chase Farm and say that they'd love to live there. The last lot...which originally sold for $85,000...recently sold for more than $135,000. If everything works out right, Old Friends supporters may have the opportunity to live next door to these amazing athletes.  
    The land to our immediate right is for sale.  Cornett Associates of Georgetown has made an offer to purchase the property with Old Friends receiving a lease with an option to buy. This will allow us to expand in our current location and open up the possibility for selling house lots on a portion of the farm. This would generate enough income to support both farms. This is all in the very early stages but I need to gauge preliminary interest and support for the idea. Any feedback would be deeply appreciated.
    We are at the crossroads. We can continue at our current pace securing support for our retirees with no room for more. Or, we can continue on to provide services and facilities to an ever-growing retirement population. Please let me know what you think. 
Benefit Auction for Old Friends! 
Benefit Auction for Old Friends! Furey's Secondhand Superstore in Ganesvoort, NY is having an amazing auction of Saratoga and Horse Related Memorabilia on August 13th at 3PM. The auction will be held at their store. They are also accepting donations of these types of items for the auction.

For pictures and info go to:
www.auctionzip.com/Listings/1819417.html (click photo gallery)

www.fureysuperstore.com

www.facebook.com/FureySuperStore

Furey's Secondhand Superstore
217 Ballard Rd
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518)-727-9495


Cake Expo Benefits Old Friends.....

If you're here in Kentucky, check out the ICES 38th Annual Convention and Show at the Lexington Convention Center this weekend.  The theme is Horsin' around in the bluegrass... with horse inspired cakes.  ICES - The International Cake Exploration Societe has over 4,000 members all over the world.  These folks are cake and sugar artists!  Come out and see some of the most amazing cake creations you can imagine!   They are donating a portion of their $10 admission fee to help the Old Friends horses.   It should be a very unique experience.   Check out www.icesconvention.org   

Exciting eBay items.....

We have seven items in our eBay Store that are being auctioned this week.  Click here to check them out! Make us one of our 'favorite' stores and get updates on new items.  We'll be putting up more racing memorabilia and horse art items each week!

 
 

Old Friends, 1841 Paynes Depot Rd.,

Georgetown, KY  40324

502-863-1775 www.oldfriendsequine.org

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483 Sandhill Rd., Greenfield Center, NY  12833 

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