Michael Blowen can step outside his house any day of the week and visit retired racehorses at Old Friends, the thoroughbred retirement farm he founded in Kentucky two decades ago that attentively cares for former winners and losers alike. From his home’s backdoor, Blowen can watch one former racehorse in particular amble aimlessly in a nearby pasture: Silver Charm, the champion thoroughbred that won the 1997 Kentucky Derby.
Silver Charm, winner of the 123rd Kentucky Derby, is living out his golden years at Old Friends barn, where he’s become a beloved ambassador for the farm.
Silver Charm, winner of the 123rd Kentucky Derby, is living out his golden years at Old Friends barn, where he’s become a beloved ambassador for the farm.
Silver Charm, winner of the 123rd Kentucky Derby, is living out his golden years at Old Friends barn, where he’s become a beloved ambassador for the farm.
Silver Charm, winner of the 123rd Kentucky Derby, is living out his golden years at Old Friends barn, where he’s become a beloved ambassador for the farm.