I live very close to this farm and drive by it every day taking my daughter to school. Many days I see Silver Charm out in the paddock just enjoying the sunshine and his carrots. It’s a beautiful place you should visit if you’re ever in Kentucky. Georgetown is just 20 minutes north of Lexington. This man does a great deed for these beautiful animals. 🐎
Silver Charm was brought back from Japan at stud, then retirement to Old Friends farm. I remembered reading that...a very happy day for me as I was worried about him.🙂 Old Friends Farm is such a blessing and a Big Thanks to Michael🙂 A true hero in my eyes.
Have gone there several times. I love it and the work being done. My Mom loved horse racing and the horses. For her 98th birthday she said she wanted to back one more time while she was able to enjoy "her Old Friends" and if she lived wanted to celebrate her 100th there. Sadly on opening night of Derby week at Churchill Downs she had a stroke at 99 and 9 months and didnt make it. Many thanks to Michael and his crew for making her visits to Old Friends so enjoyable.❤🐎
@@judyakajude3370 great to hear and hoping she makes it to 100 and many more. Those depression kids were the toughest, more wise and resourceful group ever. I told the nurse just before Mom passed that she wanted to live to 100 so bad. The nurse said honey she did live to 100....she had 9 months of life before she was born. Made me think about it and smile. Bless you and your Mom.
May God Bless You Always Michael for what you are doing. Horses are athletes that make the owners, trainers, jockeys and others rich and the horses, they get very little credit. Can't believe how many of them are slaughtered or forgotten after the convenience for them is over. My heart is always for the horses they definitely need love and care. I hope to visit this farm someday, and I want to donate to help. So glad that Silver Charm is doing well and is still alive, he's seems very happy on your farm, getting to be himself, they all are. Michael this world needs more people like you.
Bless this man!🙏🙏🙏 I think it's disgusting what happens to racehorses and alot of other horses in this country still!!! The graveyard for the horses got to my soul!!!😭😭
Thank you, Michael, for giving Genuine Reward a comfortable life for his last years. His life started so roughly, and as Genuine Risk's first foal, I was in love with him from the start. Again, thank you and may you be showered with every blessing.
Our Better Angels are definitely residing in these dear folks at Old Friends. And what a dear veterinarian! Years ago, my son & I were horrified at what we learned is/was too often done to these noble horses after they helped their owners win money...some of it was worse than being taken to slaughter. These wonderful folks at Old Friends display the better side of humans. Thank you *so* much!
I have visited Old Friends a few times and one of my most treasured pictures is me with Silver Charm. Also living there are two horses from the film Seabiscuit. Can't wait to go back again. It is so beautiful.
Most of their owner are Arabic Sultans who throw a banquet by slaughter a camel and serve it with some basmati rice... i believe that's what happened to Ferdinand...
I've visited Old Friends several times; I call this place: Heaven on Earth and I refer to Michael as Saint Michael. If you've never been to OF you don't know know what you're missing 🐴🐎 Best to put it on your Bucket List!!
Here are people that understand what it means to give back to those (the horses) who have given so much. I consider people who throw away horses to be one of the lowest forms of humanity on the planet. Money is a tool, used in a conscientious way it can pave the way to WONDERFUL things! When having and making money Leeds to greed it becomes an obsession.
No wonder the owner looks happy and content, it's my idea of heaven. Those beautiful horses have finally got what they deserve, time to just be themselves. Absolutely wonderful place.
What a Blessing. I Absolutely Love what you are doing. Remember that you’re not Lucky you are Blessed and Loving every minute of it I see. Have a Blessed Day and Hugs and Carrots to ALL of Your Horses...
Been to Old Friends a couple of times, and always feel a little sad to leave. The whole place just exudes peace and contentment. Thank you Michael Blowen and your dedicated volunteers. And thank you to the horses!
This is about a hour drive from me in NKY. This makes me so happy, and one day could hopefully volunteer. People commute 1 hour for work, better yet to give back to my homestead state! ♥️
Horse racing is a cruel sport. Whipping them to go faster. They ruined. Their legs and other parts fall apart. Many go lame and their owners just shoot them. I rescued two retired race horses. They were at the auction to be butchered. They r such wonderful horses. Easy to ride. And they appreciate everything. Every bit of kindness means the world to them because they aren’t used to kindness and love. Much love from Kentucky, Lesley and Service Dog Jake
@The Horses Plus Humane Society : hold fund raisers to buy cast off race horses as well as others at auction in Tennessee. Jason and Tanzie have dedicated their lives to horse rescue. You can give your useless to you horse to them. They will rehabilate them or euthanize and cremate. They are associated with dozens of rescue societies all over the country.
What a lovely man for giving these horses a sanctuary to live out their days in peace - honestly this is the least we could do for these gentle beings, if only we can save all the horses from god-awful predicaments - from wild horses being round-up and sent to Mexico for slaughter for their meat to horses that are exploited, neglected and abused around the world, I applaud anyone that has the big heart to give any animal sanctuary - we humans need to help animals not exploit them
I like that thought, “the price of living on this earth is doing good deeds.” The horses are beautiful and it would be a crime to see them slaughtered! Actually the quote is “service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” Either way it’s a good thought.
Too bad the majority of racehorses don't end up in such nice places. Some are lucky enough to be retrained to be hunters/jumpers, etc. Many unfortunately are run through auctions and end up on trucks headed for slaughter.
a lot of these horses go to stud, my parents went to derby with an owner one year and he owns william shatners old ranch and now he is in the breeding business. apparently selling derby horse "juice" is a multi milliondollar business lots still can live a good life they treat the horses like gold
Thank you for sharing this love it 😍 also just saying thanks for showing the possiye vs the worst in the Post racing world love silver charm especially
Resources typically do not have a good life. By their standards. There’s a big difference between what humans think they should have and what they really should have. Horses job is to eat and poop all day long and run free. Every horse should have that life. God bless this person.
Michael if you're reading this I have a retired racehorse who is now 16 years old and in good health. I rescued him when he was 7 years old from Lawton Oklahoma. I would like to have him live on your Farm where he could be with other OTTBS. How do I contact you?
I have thought of this life since before, I started a family! I use to live near Santa Anita, and walked my baby there and points between, before I had my child, I was trying to figure out a way to get my foot in the paddock door!
STANDARDREDS - Harness Racing horses (trotters and pacers) have a lot of rescue organizations, and since the breed is viewed as being the most intelligent, they have a lot of useful and productive years after their processional careers are over. They are used by police and the military and as companion horses for children and adults with developmental disorders. Still, like all breeds of horses, most of them end up in the slaughterhouse because some people just don't care. It's getting better, but it has a long way to go. I know - trust me.
the police shoulnt be allowed to have horses. thats not a good thing. I worked in dog sled racing. Animal racing is cruel and should be outlawed. Its no different than fighting in practice. In the US we need to add an amendment to the animal well fare act to ban animal racing.
I hate horse racing because of how horrible so many of the animals are treated just to make some already rich men even richer. So glad heroes like these exist to take care of the animals who normally are discarded by their owners once they no longer can race.
There's a Ferdinand horse that wone I believe it was the Kentucky derby he won in eather 1989 or 1990 somewhere in there. We where all at home saying whitc horse was going to win. I bet on Ferdinand because of the Disney Cartoon. I rode my bike down the hill came back up and had children pox. Ferdinand won so the day was exciting and 💩 at the same time.
June 2021 Please watch 'The Smartest Horse in the World' (trained by an African American about 1860) at David Hoffman. This film project (probably needs funding) is based on a book that almost did not survive being lost forever, saved by a customer of an old bookstore. There are probably millions of quality books that get lost forever every year, with a true story like this. G'Day
Do you geld the boys?? Love what you do for these guys. Not all race horses get this treatment after running their guts out. For people who love money. Good job. Who takes care of them once you're gone??
What happens when MOST tbs are done racing? Maybe tell the truth, they get sold to do other jobs like jumpers, event horses, fox hunters or other sports. They go live in a field if they arent sound enough to do another job. Please start telling the truth about our industry
Horseracing in my eyes is by far one of the biggest forms of animal abuse and exploitation and should be banned everywhere. Glad that these magestic beauties have a safe forever home. ❤️
Most "retired" horses are slaughtered or euthanized. The tiny percentage of racehorses that land this nicely have many chronic pains from injury. Horseracing and all entertainment ventures result in much unecessary animal suffering. Takes some serious mental gymnastics to love horse racing and love horses.
It was Japan. His American owners were deceased, but they should have provided for his future with a buy back clause. EXCELLER met a similar fate in Sweden. U.S. Thoroughbreds are sent to slaughter in Mexico and Canada.
Racing needs to be outlawed. All types of animal racing should be banned. I worked in dog sled racing, this guy described the discarding of race horses when they retire as 'grotesque." Sled dog racing involves huge teams of dogs, the dogs come and go all the freaking time. some of the winning mushers have well over 100 dogs just to get a good group of 12. the dogs are discarded all the freaking time. The sled dog industry is really freaking awful.
It's wonderful what he's doing, but I don't believe in horseracing. It's a dirty sport where too many horses are bred and thrown away. Everyone takes their pound of flesh, using these animals. They are meant as companions for walks and pleasure. Too many die on the racetracks from illegal drugs or so called "accidents," others are dropped off at auctions where they're bought by meat buyers. It's a horrible industry that should be stopped.
I have a retired racehorse. He raced five times and came in dead last each time. He is so handsome running across the pasture.
I live very close to this farm and drive by it every day taking my daughter to school. Many days I see Silver Charm out in the paddock just enjoying the sunshine and his carrots. It’s a beautiful place you should visit if you’re ever in Kentucky. Georgetown is just 20 minutes north of Lexington. This man does a great deed for these beautiful animals. 🐎
💞💜💗💚❣😎
Lucky you!
I read that this guy had died, is that true. This is great that theses horse get a good retirement
@@karenjoiner8848 Hes literally in this video. That was just filmed. Stop believing everything you read.
What a great couple to let these animals live in peace for the rest of their days!
Much respect to Michael, we need to hear more stories with happy endings☺💝🎆🐎👏
Horse racing is brutal to these animals and has an alarming racist history that it wears like a badge of courage. It is no better than Boxing really.
@@bargdaffy1535 I don't believe in treating animals like trophies either. At least this man is giving them good lives, they are very lucky
I love this kind of story. Being an animal lover, I appreciate an animal rescue story of any kind.
Silver Charm was brought back from Japan at stud, then retirement to Old Friends farm. I remembered reading that...a very happy day for me as I was worried about him.🙂 Old Friends Farm is such a blessing and a Big Thanks to Michael🙂 A true hero in my eyes.
Absolutely glad so many people come and help with the upkeep costs
It’s so nice to see these athletes treated like the stars they were! 😊
Have gone there several times. I love it and the work being done. My Mom loved horse racing and the horses. For her 98th birthday she said she wanted to back one more time while she was able to enjoy "her Old Friends" and if she lived wanted to celebrate her 100th there. Sadly on opening night of Derby week at Churchill Downs she had a stroke at 99 and 9 months and didnt make it. Many thanks to Michael and his crew for making her visits to Old Friends so enjoyable.❤🐎
Bless your mother. My mother is 99 yrs 9 months right now.
@@judyakajude3370 great to hear and hoping she makes it to 100 and many more. Those depression kids were the toughest, more wise and resourceful group ever. I told the nurse just before Mom passed that she wanted to live to 100 so bad. The nurse said honey she did live to 100....she had 9 months of life before she was born. Made me think about it and smile. Bless you and your Mom.
Thank God! I have always worried about these beauties once they are retired. Thank you Michael. ❤️👏
Wish this farm could be cloned 100x over, maybe it is and we don’t realize. Regardless, they endure a lot racing and need this release from all that.
May God Bless You Always Michael for what you are doing. Horses are athletes that make the owners, trainers, jockeys and others rich and the horses, they get very little credit. Can't believe how many of them are slaughtered or forgotten after the convenience for them is over. My heart is always for the horses they definitely need love and care. I hope to visit this farm someday, and I want to donate to help. So glad that Silver Charm is doing well and is still alive, he's seems very happy on your farm, getting to be himself, they all are. Michael this world needs more people like you.
Bless this man!🙏🙏🙏 I think it's disgusting what happens to racehorses and alot of other horses in this country still!!! The graveyard for the horses got to my soul!!!😭😭
....brought a tear to my eyes. 🙂🙂🙂
How wonderful. "What do the horses DO all day?" "Whatever they want." EXACTLY 🏆
There’s nothing I appreciate more than thinking about Kentucky and horses, every May, as well as “My Old Kentucky Home”.
Thank you, Michael, for giving Genuine Reward a comfortable life for his last years. His life started so roughly, and as Genuine Risk's first foal, I was in love with him from the start. Again, thank you and may you be showered with every blessing.
I was fortunate to go to Old Friends twice while Genuine Reward was alive, and even got to feed him carrots.
Our Better Angels are definitely residing in these dear folks at Old Friends. And what a dear veterinarian! Years ago, my son & I were horrified at what we learned is/was too often done to these noble horses after they helped their owners win money...some of it was worse than being taken to slaughter. These wonderful folks at Old Friends display the better side of humans. Thank you *so* much!
I have visited Old Friends a few times and one of my most treasured pictures is me with Silver Charm. Also living there are two horses from the film Seabiscuit. Can't wait to go back again. It is so beautiful.
Those animals made lots of money for their owners. They should be honorably retired and taken care by their owners.
Some of them are being taken care by their owners. Silver Charm, for instance, has a $10,000 annual stipend from the Lewis family.
Many of the owners do support them financially at Old Friends.
Most of their owner are Arabic Sultans who throw a banquet by slaughter a camel and serve it with some basmati rice... i believe that's what happened to Ferdinand...
I've visited Old Friends several times; I call this place: Heaven on Earth and I refer to Michael as Saint Michael.
If you've never been to OF you don't know know what you're missing 🐴🐎 Best to put it on your Bucket List!!
Bless the man,and everyone who's volunteered to help these horses.Actually getting teary.The things Thoroughbreds can be subjected to...
What wonderful people, thank you for caring for these deserving horses.
Gorgeous horses that deserve our love, respect and continued care.
I love my home, my Kentucky.
You don't know how much what you are doing means to me, Michael ( and wife). Thank you.
Here are people that understand what it means to give back to those (the horses) who have given so much. I consider people who throw away horses to be one of the lowest forms of humanity on the planet. Money is a tool, used in a conscientious way it can pave the way to WONDERFUL things! When having and making money Leeds to greed it becomes an obsession.
Thank you for saving lives and souls as it should be. KEEP IT GOING!!! God Bless you all.
This is Wonderful!! So glad to see these Horses have survived racing after so many have died on the racetrack..👍
No wonder the owner looks happy and content, it's my idea of heaven. Those beautiful horses have finally got what they deserve, time to just be themselves. Absolutely wonderful place.
I call it Heaven on Earth 🐴
What a Blessing. I Absolutely Love what you are doing.
Remember that you’re not Lucky you are Blessed and Loving every minute of it I see.
Have a Blessed Day and Hugs and Carrots to ALL of Your Horses...
Been to Old Friends a couple of times, and always feel a little sad to leave. The whole place just exudes peace and contentment. Thank you Michael Blowen and your dedicated volunteers. And thank you to the horses!
Beautiful.
Love this story.
This is about a hour drive from me in NKY. This makes me so happy, and one day could hopefully volunteer. People commute 1 hour for work, better yet to give back to my homestead state! ♥️
This is wonderful!!! What a way to spend retirement for both the horses and humans alike!! God Bless 🙏😇
Loved this piece!
Beautiful!! Rest and Fun!!😊😊💖💖😊😊
So much beauty 🌹 : the land & the horses 🐎
Really nice story.
Thank you and God bless you all!
100 % AWESOME
What a great report. And such a loving endeavor. ❤🐎
This might be true for some TBs but most don’t get this happy ending
So true 😩
Such an honorable man!
We love Mike, Old Friends Farm and Silver Charm is like a family member. ❤
Love this, BRAVO!!!!
The final sun with painted horseshoes was quite creative and charming.
What a touching and encouraging story.
ALL living things, if they’re fortunate to make it to old age should be revered and respected and given dignity.
Great job Mo!
Beautiful story! Beautiful souls! Enjoyed this piece like church😊
If I Had alot OF money..
This would be MY CHARM to Retire the Rest of my Life..
Thank You
Horse racing is a cruel sport. Whipping them to go faster. They ruined. Their legs and other parts fall apart. Many go lame and their owners just shoot them. I rescued two retired race horses. They were at the auction to be butchered. They r such wonderful horses. Easy to ride. And they appreciate everything. Every bit of kindness means the world to them because they aren’t used to kindness and love. Much love from Kentucky, Lesley and Service Dog Jake
@The Horses Plus Humane Society : hold fund raisers to buy cast off race horses as well as others at auction in Tennessee. Jason and Tanzie have dedicated their lives to horse rescue.
You can give your useless to you horse to them. They will rehabilate them or euthanize and cremate. They are associated with dozens of rescue societies all over the country.
Hats off to him...
God bless you
Hope to visit soon and volunteer eventually bless Mr.Blowen for doing this 😬👍
Those who make decisions to slaughter these beautiful creatures ought to be ashamed of themselves! Absolutely appalling!
What a lovely man for giving these horses a sanctuary to live out their days in peace - honestly this is the least we could do for these gentle beings, if only we can save all the horses from god-awful predicaments - from wild horses being round-up and sent to Mexico for slaughter for their meat to horses that are exploited, neglected and abused around the world, I applaud anyone that has the big heart to give any animal sanctuary - we humans need to help animals not exploit them
God bless him@
Soooo Beautiful love them horses💕
This is sooooo awesome! ❤️❤️❤️
love this place
was really glued to this video was really cute.
Thanks Mr. Mike!!!
This dude looks like he could be Joe Walsh’s brother. Anyway, what a great guy. 😊
I like that thought, “the price of living on this earth is doing good deeds.” The horses are beautiful and it would be a crime to see them slaughtered! Actually the quote is “service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” Either way it’s a good thought.
Too bad the majority of racehorses don't end up in such nice places. Some are lucky enough to be retrained to be hunters/jumpers, etc. Many unfortunately are run through auctions and end up on trucks headed for slaughter.
Lovely!! ❤️
That's great. These horses deserve a nice retirement
Its cool that they got Sylvester the Cat to narrate this
a lot of these horses go to stud, my parents went to derby with an owner one year and he owns william shatners old ranch and now he is in the breeding business. apparently selling derby horse "juice" is a multi milliondollar business lots still can live a good life they treat the horses like gold
Thank you for sharing this love it 😍 also just saying thanks for showing the possiye vs the worst in the Post racing world love silver charm especially
Resources typically do not have a good life. By their standards. There’s a big difference between what humans think they should have and what they really should have. Horses job is to eat and poop all day long and run free. Every horse should have that life. God bless this person.
Hero
“They can return to being themselves” makes me sad! 😔 They should have always been allowed to just be horses.
They never would have been born if they were not going to be trained for racing.
Great ,,,
Michael if you're reading this I have a retired racehorse who is now 16 years old and in good health. I rescued him when he was 7 years old from Lawton Oklahoma. I would like to have him live on your Farm where he could be with other OTTBS. How do I contact you?
I have thought of this life since before, I started a family! I use to live near Santa Anita, and walked my baby there and points between, before I had my child, I was trying to figure out a way to get my foot in the paddock door!
STANDARDREDS - Harness Racing horses (trotters and pacers) have a lot of rescue organizations, and since the breed is viewed as being the most intelligent, they have a lot of useful and productive years after their processional careers are over. They are used by police and the military and as companion horses for children and adults with developmental disorders. Still, like all breeds of horses, most of them end up in the slaughterhouse because some people just don't care. It's getting better, but it has a long way to go. I know - trust me.
the police shoulnt be allowed to have horses. thats not a good thing.
I worked in dog sled racing. Animal racing is cruel and should be outlawed. Its no different than fighting in practice. In the US we need to add an amendment to the animal well fare act to ban animal racing.
I hate horse racing because of how horrible so many of the animals are treated just to make some already rich men even richer. So glad heroes like these exist to take care of the animals who normally are discarded by their owners once they no longer can race.
The cost of owning racehorses is often more than the earnings.
I wish all retired racehorses could end up here instead of being sold for slaughter.
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There's a Ferdinand horse that wone I believe it was the Kentucky derby he won in eather 1989 or 1990 somewhere in there. We where all at home saying whitc horse was going to win. I bet on Ferdinand because of the Disney Cartoon. I rode my bike down the hill came back up and had children pox. Ferdinand won so the day was exciting and 💩 at the same time.
www.nytimes.com/2003/07/23/sports/horse-racing-1986-derby-winner-was-slaughtered-magazine-reports.html
June 2021 Please watch 'The Smartest Horse in the World' (trained by an African American about 1860) at David Hoffman. This film project (probably needs funding) is based on a book that almost did not survive being lost forever, saved by a customer of an old bookstore. There are probably millions of quality books that get lost forever every year, with a true story like this. G'Day
Do you geld the boys?? Love what you do for these guys. Not all race horses get this treatment after running their guts out. For people who love money. Good job. Who takes care of them once you're gone??
They do not get that many stallions but when they do, if in good health they will geld them
Does anyone know Paul Valliere? I know he was involved in some shady stuff - any info would be appreciated!
What happens when MOST tbs are done racing? Maybe tell the truth, they get sold to do other jobs like jumpers, event horses, fox hunters or other sports. They go live in a field if they arent sound enough to do another job. Please start telling the truth about our industry
Only if you are in the UK.
Horseracing in my eyes is by far one of the biggest forms of animal abuse and exploitation and should be banned everywhere. Glad that these magestic beauties have a safe forever home. ❤️
Nothing is forever.
Most "retired" horses are slaughtered or euthanized. The tiny percentage of racehorses that land this nicely have many chronic pains from injury. Horseracing and all entertainment ventures result in much unecessary animal suffering. Takes some serious mental gymnastics to love horse racing and love horses.
End horse racing!
No!
Raw carrots, with skin on, are great for human breakfast too. 🥕🥕🥕
I agree, to find out some of those horses are sent to slaughter after making their owners rich is sock, disrespectful, and just plain evil!
Do you know how many Thoroughbreds never win enough money to even pay their daily
training fees? Those are the horses that need a place to go.
Ferdinand was slaughtered by the people who owned him in Japan or Korea where he stood stud. The us would not do this
It was Japan. His American owners were deceased, but they should have provided for his future with a buy back clause.
EXCELLER met a similar fate in Sweden.
U.S. Thoroughbreds are sent to slaughter in Mexico and Canada.
Racing needs to be outlawed. All types of animal racing should be banned.
I worked in dog sled racing, this guy described the discarding of race horses when they retire as 'grotesque." Sled dog racing involves huge teams of dogs, the dogs come and go all the freaking time. some of the winning mushers have well over 100 dogs just to get a good group of 12. the dogs are discarded all the freaking time. The sled dog industry is really freaking awful.
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It's wonderful what he's doing, but I don't believe in horseracing. It's a dirty sport where too many horses are bred and thrown away. Everyone takes their pound of flesh, using these animals. They are meant as companions for walks and pleasure. Too many die on the racetracks from illegal drugs or so called "accidents," others are dropped off at auctions where they're bought by meat buyers. It's a horrible industry that should be stopped.
A great story here! Only wish we could send some of our pro athletes to slaughter when they are done.
Great story so many horses end up on a slaughter truck to Mexico
Dog racing has been banned. Horse racing should be banned as well.
I suggest this musc for the vid:
Homestrtch- by Leroy Anderson
th-cam.com/video/I4xy07BuIq0/w-d-xo.html
Great story ruined by that horrible country music. Keep that crazy crap in Tennessee where it belongs.
Yeah, life with all these horses is something, but its his review of Alien for the Globe that is the larger pile of horseshit