Old Friends - Thoroughbred Retirement
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA CONTACT: Cynthia Grisolia, (502) 863-1775, cindy@oldfriendsequine.org, or Barbara Fossum (502) 863-1775, barbara@oldfriendsequine.org

 
Old Friends Launches New  Membership Program
"The Hoof Patrol"

(Illustration by Remi Bellocq)

GEORGETOWN, KY - 
MAY 30, 2019  - Old  Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Center in Georgetown, KY, is introducing a new fan-based membership initiative, "The Hoof Patrol," which will serve to educate members and aid with equine retirees facing costly and ongoing hoof-related issues.

Members who join the The Hoof Patrolwill be able to choose from different levels of support, and their contribution will supply a continuous funding stream to for Old Friends retirees that have short and long-term ailments--everything from common abscesses to serious issues such as Laminitis.

All Hoof Patrol memberships will include a gift of an official  key chain, a full year of email updates and information, including spotlight horse case-studies, videos & photos, "Talk to the Hoof" Q & A's, and photo opportunities with Old Friends Hoof Patrol horses when visiting the farm.

Members will also enjoy contest eligibility for giveaways of shoes worn by selected Hoof Patrol horses. 
 
Fans will have three Hoof Patrol support levels to choose from:  

Bronze Shoe Member ($50 annually)
Your annual donation provides supplies directly for the Hoof Patrol Hoof care Tool Box. Supplies for care of hoof ailments include:
 Keratex hoof hardener
 Animalintex hoof poultice
 Betadine
 Cast padding
 Elastikon (4")
 3M Vetwrap 
 Heavy duty duct tape
 Farriers Formula Double strength
 EasyBoot Rx therapy hoof boot
 Soft-Ride hoof boots
 Custom fit glue on shoes 







Silver Shoe Member ($125 annually)
Your annual donation provides support for horses experiencing short-term hoof issues such as abscesses, bruises, cracks, and general soreness.  

Gold Shoe Member ($250 annually)
Your annual donation provides support for horses experiencing long-term issues, such as chronic arthritis, Laminitis, brittle hooves, quarter cracks, issues associated with Cushing's Disease, and other geriatric issues.  

For additional information and to join, interested fans can either  CLICK HERE, visit the Old Friends website at www.oldfriendsequine.org and follow the link, or call the main office at (502) 863-1775.
                                                                   
(Our sincere thanks to artist Remi Bellocq for the fantastic official Hoof Patrol logo! )

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Old Friends is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that cares for over 200 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.