MEDIA CONTACT: Cynthia Grisolia, (502) 863-1775, cindy@oldfriendsequine.org, or Michael Blowen (502) 863-1775, michael@oldfriendsequine.org
OLD FRIENDS WELCOMES WINSTON FROM
THE KENTUCKY DERBY MUSEUM
Little Winston is Old Friends newest retiree (Photo: Courtesy of the Kentucky Derby Museum)
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Winston, the Kentucky Derby Museum's star miniature horse, will be publicly retiring after 22 years of service, and spending his pensioned years at Old Friends, the Thoroughbred retirement farm based in Georgetown, KY.
You are invited to join us at Old Friends, 1841 Paynes Depot Road, Georgetown, KY, for Winston's welcome celebration on Monday March 5th at approximately 12 noon.
The events begin at the Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville, KY, at 10 am with an official groundbreaking ceremony for the Museum's $6.5 million expansion and renovation project in the Museum's garden terrace.
At approximately 11 am, after one final trip through the Museum, Sallee Vans will transport Winston to his new home at Old Friends.
Interviews and photo ops available.
For additional information call Old Friends at (502) 863-1775
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Old Friends is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that cares for over 175 retired racehorses. It's Dream Chase Farm, located in Georgetown, KY, is open to tourists daily by appointment. Old Friends also has two satellite facilities: Old Friends at Cabin Creek: The Bobby Frankel Division in Greenfield Center, N.Y., and at Old Friends at Kentucky Downs in Franklin, KY. For more information on tours or to make a donation, contact the main farm at (502) 863-1775 or see their website at
www.oldfriendsequine.org.