A 136-acre Thoroughbred Retirement Farm where you can get up close and personal with such stars of the turf as Kentucky Derby winner Silver Charm , Breeders’ Cup Champion Amazombie, and stakes winners Game On Dude and Ide. These champions live alongside hard-knockers like Fighting City Hall and Little Silver Charm whose only claim to racing fame is his namesake and his big personality.
TOURS:
Old Friends offers guided tour experiences that get you up-close-and-personal with our amazing Thoroughbred athetes. Tour details and what you should know about visiting us are detailed below. Please choose which tour date is right for you and book through our online portal or call us at (502) 863-1775. Cancel within 24 hours of tour time to receive a full refund. Masks ARE required to enter the Visitor Center and acess the rest room.
CURRENT TOUR INFO
Old Friends is closed to General tours through March 5, 2023.
During this time, we offer Private and Group Tours by advance reservation only. Call our office to book
Reopening all Tours March 6, 2023
GENERAL GUIDED WALKING TOUR - Starting March 6, 2023
General Guided Tours Mon-Wed at 11am; Thurs-Sim at 10am, 11am, & 1pm
Your tour guide will lead a 1½ hour walking tour, introducing you to approximately 15 Old Friends retirees including 1997 Kentucky Derby winner Silver Charm and Hall of Fame member Lava Man.
- Tour cost $25.00 per person. (Children must be 10+)
- Reservations required.
- Maximum tour size 20 people. We cannot accommodate children under 10.
- Limited golf cart availability.
- 24 hour cancellation policy.
FOUNDERS TOUR - Starting March 10, 2023
Founder’s Tour with Michael Blowen Fridays at 12:00pm
Old Friends founder Michael Blowen leads your 1½ hour tour, introducing you to 10-15 Old Friends residents including 1997 Kentucky Derby winner Silver Charm and Hall of Fame member Lava Man.
- Tour cost $75.00 per person.
- Reservations required.
- Maximum tour size 15 people. We cannot accommodate children under 10.
- Limited golf cart availability.
- 24 hour cancellation policy.
EVERY HORSE ON THE FARM TOUR - Dates TBA
A three-hour driving tour visiting every horse residing at Dream Chase Farm with Old Friends photographer Laura Battles,
- Tour cost $100.00 per person.
- Reservations required.
- Maximum tour size 4 people. We cannot accommodate children on this tour
- 24 hour cancellation policy.
PRIVATE TOURS - By Appointment (ALL YEAR!)
An exclusive tour opportunity for groups of 10 and under. Your tour guide will lead your party on a 1.5 hour tour introducing you to 10-15 Old Friends residents.
- Tour cost $50.00 per person with Old Friends volunteer tour guide; or $100 per person with Old Friends founder Michael Blowen
- Reservations required.
- Children 11 and under are free.
- Limited golf cart availability
- 24 hour cancellation policy.
Call our office at (502) 863-1775 to book your private tour experience.
Tours are booked exclusively online HERE.
CONTACT:
Website: www.oldfriendsequine.org
Phone: 502-863-1775
Address: 1841 Paynes Depot Rd., Georgetown, KY 40324
