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Breeders' Cup Horsemen Back New Vocations

Breeders' Cup Horsemen Back New Vocations

For the fourth consecutive year, New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program is working with trainers and owners of Breeders' Cup contenders to pledge a percentage of their earnings to support New Vocations.

 Monday, October 29, 2012
Book Signing at Old Friends Dec. 18

Book Signing at Old Friends Dec. 18

Jane Lyon and Karen Bailey of Summer Wind will sign their new book, Primerica, at Old Friends Saturday, Dec. 18.

 Thursday, December 16, 2010
Contessa New Exceller Fund President

Contessa New Exceller Fund President

New York-based trainer Gary Contessa has been named president of the Exceller Fund, a non-profit organization that transitions former racehorses into new careers.

 Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Calif. Fund for Retired Horses OK'd

Calif. Fund for Retired Horses OK'd

California took a first step toward helping more horses after their racing years with the final approval of a new fund to support the state's equine retirement facilities.

 Friday, December 14, 2007
Flying Wallendas Swing Into Old Friends

Flying Wallendas Swing Into Old Friends

The Flying Wallendas appeared at Old Friends in Central Kentucky for a July 14 performance that was part of a fundraiser.

 Monday, July 16, 2007

Old Friends Gets TV Exposure, Retirement Plan

A segment on the CBS Evening News generated some positive feedback for Old Friends, the equine retirement facility that has a deal with a racing partnership group to create a retirement plan for horses.

 Thursday, June 14, 2007

Old Friends Finding Company Outside Horse Industry

Old Friends, the equine retirement facility in Central Kentucky, is reaching outside the horse industry to raise funds for and awareness of its residents.

 Wednesday, March 14, 2007