Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Farm in Georgetown, Ky., will host its 20th Annual Homecoming event on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Homecoming tickets are $50 per person, $25 for 2025 Clubhouse Members (children 12 and under are free). Tickets can be purchased by CLICKING HERE Or entering the following URL in your browser: https://tinyurl.com/rzzctbs5 Tickets will be on sale online now through Saturday, May 3rd at 5 p.m. Tickets will also be available at the door. The day will include a barbecue buffet lunch provided by Proud Mary, farm tours, live Bluegrass music courtesy of Steve Norman and Friends, book signings, and live and silent auctions of racing memorabilia, collectible stallion halters, artwork, jewelry, books, and much more. Old Friends, a non-profit organization, is home to such retired luminaries of the turf as 1997 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, and Hall of Famer, Silver Charm; 2008 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, Big Brown; 2012 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, I’ll Have Another; multiple graded-stakes winner and Hall of Famer, Lava Man; Belmont Stakes winners Touch Gold, Birdstone, and Ruler On Ice; three-time Santa Anita Handicap winner, Game On Dude; 2012 Breeders’ Cup Turf and Arlington Million winner, Little Mike; 2005 Wood Memorial winner Bellamy Road; Triple-Crown star, Patch; and two-time Breeders’ Cup Sprint winner, Stormy Liberal. The event is rain or shine. For additional information please call the farm at (502) 863-1775.

SATURDAY, MAY 24TH, 12 pm to 3 pm. Ladies, mark your calendars!! Our annual Ladies’ Lunch at Woodbine will be held May 24th, so join us at noon for great food, fun and thoroughbred racing, all in support of our wonderful horses. Prizes, raffles, tours, and more! Wear your favourite hat for our hat contest! Tickets are $100.00 p,p including GST and you can book your spot directly through the LongRun office. Call (416) 916-1527 or email: info@longrunretirement.com

Grab your flip-flops and get ready to set sail for an unforgettable evening at Parrots & Ponies in Paradise—the 2025 edition of CKRH’s annual NIGHT OF THE STARS gala! This year, we’re bringing island vibes to Fasig-Tipton on Saturday, June 21, transforming the night into a paradise-inspired escape filled with tropical flavors, lively music, and, of course, our incredible horses and riders. Enjoy a delicious meal, sip on a signature cocktail, bid on one-of-a-kind auction items, and be inspired by a riding demonstration featuring some of our remarkable participants. With an expected sold-out crowd of 500, this is the event of the season! NIGHT OF THE STARS is the signature fundraising event for CKRH, ensuring we can continue providing Equine-Assisted Services to individuals facing physical, cognitive, behavioral, and emotional challenges. Thanks to the success of this event, CKRH has expanded beyond therapeutic riding to serve military veterans and active-duty service members navigating post-traumatic stress, high school students in need of an alternative learning environment, and women in custody building emotional regulation skills. Proceeds from this annual gala ensure we have the resources to continue improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities through the healing power of the horse. Individual tickets for this event are $150 (includes dinner and drinks) Table Sponsorships for this event are $2,000 (includes dinner and drinks for 10 guests) For more information about tickets and sponsorships, please contact Isabella Norrid at (859) 231-7066 or develop@ckrh.org.