Press Release
War Emblem retires to Old Friends
Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Center in Georgetown, KY, is happy to announce that dual-classic winner War Emblem is back in the Bluegrass. Winner of the 2002 Kentucky Derby and 2002 Preakness Stakes, War Emblem arrived in the United States on Monday October 12 after 13 years standing stud at the renowned Shadai Stallion Station in Hokkaido. “He arrived safely and looks terrific,” said Old Friends President and founder Michael Blowen. “Fans have been so anxious to see him, and we just want everyone to know that as soon as he clears quarantine he’ll come to the farm,” Blowen said. […]
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Famous painting OTTB offers coloring books!
(Press Release) Gettysburg, Pa.— Adult coloring books are hot, and so is this best selling artist from Gettysburg, Pa. who just happens to be a horse….a painting horse. Metro Meteor, a 12 year old retired thoroughbred racehorse took up painting when his hobbled knees prevented him from having a second career away from the track. He soon became the best selling artist at Gallery 30 in Gettysburg. Now Metro has designed his first coloring book titled: Coloring with Metro with all the drawings designed by Metro and his artist/owner, Ron Krajewski. “Metro will paint with whatever he can hold in his mouth, be […]
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Saratoga Springs pledges to help OTTBs
PRESS RELEASE—The City of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., under the leadership of Mayor Joanne Yepsen, will become the first city to address responsible racehorse stewardship in an official city pledge. Beginning in 2015, in recognition of the impact that horse racing has on the economic vitality and quality of life in Saratoga Springs, the City will join Racehorse Aftercare Charities of Saratoga, an alliance of local charities involved in racehorse aftercare and retirement. Through this initiative, the City of Saratoga pledges to increase awareness of racehorse aftercare among its residents, businesses and tourists and foster ways that these groups can engage […]
