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Old Friends Retire Thoroughbred Farm
Meet equine A-listers like Silver Charm—the oldest living Kentucky Derby winner, Kentucky Derby and
Preakness Stakes winner, I’ll Have Another, and Breeders’ Cup World Champion, Little Mike. About 175 equine athletes cavort, pose for pics and generally live their best life at this award-winning aftercare facility.
Get up close and personal with these celebrities of the turf as well as farm mascot, Little Silver Charm—a miniature horse with a big personality—on a guided tour. Pet them. Feed them carrots. And learn all about their million-dollar glory days.
Current Tour Info:
- Old Friends is open to General tours.
- No children under 10 at this time EXCEPT on private tours.
- Pets are not allowed except for Service Dogs.
GENERAL GUIDED WALKING TOUR
Daily General Guided Tours - Starting March 3rd, 2025
Your tour guide will lead a 1½ hour walking tour, introducing you to approximately 15 Old Friends retirees including Kentucky Derby winners Silver Charm, I'll Have Another, Big Brown and Hall of Fame member Lava Man.
- Tour cost $30.00 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
Founder’s Tour with Michael Blowen Available Most Fridays - Starting April, 2025
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 $100.00 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
Available select Sundays in 2025
A three-hour driving tour visiting every horse residing at Dream Chase Farm with Old Friends photographer Laura Battles.
- Tour cost $150.00 per person.
- Reservations required.
- Maximum tour size 5 people. We cannot accommodate children on this tour
- 24 hour cancellation policy.
PRIVATE TOURS
Available Year-Round By Appointment
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 $75.00 per person with Old Friends volunteer tour guide; or $200 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.
BUSES AND GROUPS - CALL 502-863-1775
Available Year-Round By Appointment
Touring opportunities for your large private party or bus group.
- Tour cost $15 per person. (Over 10 people required)
- Reservations required.
- 24 hour cancellation policy.
OLD GIRLFRIENDS TOUR
First Saturday of the month April-October 11:30am
A 90-minute driving tour meeting the great mares residing at Dream Chase Farm.
- Tour cost $100 per person.
- Reservations required.
- Maximum tour size 5 people. We cannot accommodate children on this tour
- 24 hour cancellation policy.
BACK 40 TOUR
Second Monday of the month April-October 10am
A 90-minute driving tour meeting retirees of Dream CHase Farm who live off the beaten path.
- Tour cost $100 per person.
- Reservations required.
- Maximum tour size 5 people. We cannot accommodate children on this tour
- 24 hour cancellation policy.
TUESDAYS WITH JOHN
Most Tuesdays April-October 10:30am
Old Friends President, John Nicholson, will lead you on a 90-minute walking tour introducing you to approximately 10 Old Friends residents.
- Tour cost $100 per person.
- Reservations required.
- Maximum tour size 15 people. We cannot accommodate children on this tour
- 24 hour cancellation policy.
Hillcrest Farm Tour
Third Sunday of the month April-October 12:00pm
A two-hour walking tour meeting our retirees at historic Hillcrest Farm
- Tour cost $100 per person.
- Reservations required.
- Maximum tour size 20 people. We cannot accommodate children on this tour
- 24 hour cancellation policy.
Contact:
Website: www.oldfriendsequine.org
Phone: 502-863-1775
Address: 1841 Paynes Depot Rd., Georgetown, KY 40324