Hagyard Partners with Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farm

Retired race horse.
Retired race horse.

Hagyard Pharmacy, LLC announces a new initiative with Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farm to support the health and wellness of retired racehorses.

A retired horse

A retired Thoroughbred horse

The retirement facility invites the public and fans to visit their favorite turf heroes and proudly serves as a “living-history museum of horse racing."
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“It is a privilege that Hagyard Pharmacy can contribute to the care of the horses at Old Friends,” said Luke Hagyard Fallon, DVM and member at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. “They provide an honorable retirement for some of our most celebrated horses.”

Old Friends was founded in 2003 by former Boston Globe film critic Michael Blowen. The retirement facility invites the public and fans to visit their favorite turf heroes and proudly serves as a “living-history museum of horse racing”.

Attracting nearly 20,000 visitors annually, Old Friends is home to several Grade 1 winners such as: Breeders’ Cup Champions Amazombie, Little Mike and Alphabet Soup; Belmont Stakes winners Sarava and Touch Gold; and three-time Santa Anita Handicap winner Game On Dude.

The farm is also home to Kentucky Derby and Preakness champions Silver Charm and War Emblem.

“We strive to deliver the very best of care to all of our retirees,” said Old Friends’s Blowen. “But it would be impossible to do without the help of our community. We are so grateful to Hagyard for their participation and this generous donation."

"We are so fortunate to be here in central Kentucky where the absolute highest standard of veterinary care is available,” added Blowen, “and we know that the continued use of Reflex HA is going to do so much to help our aging athletes feel their best.”

Hagyard Pharmacy will provide Reflex HA, an advanced joint supplement and prominent product in the Resolvet line, to retirees at Old Friends.  Reflex HA is a nutritional supplement designed to lubricate connective tissue, absorb shock in joints, and supply nutrients to cartilage.

The Hagyard Resolvet line of products is inspired by veterinarians, owners, and riders seeking the best ways to manage their horses’ health.

About Hagyard Pharmacy, LLC:

Hagyard Pharmacy, the number one name in equine health, is the official pharmacy of US Equestrian and National Thoroughbred Racing Association. A full-service pharmacy located in Lexington, KY, Hagyard Pharmacy is recognized throughout the industry for their extensive equine knowledge.

All medications purchased through hagyardpharmacy.com or on location, are backed by 141 years of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute’s veterinary expertise, including, Resolvet, a new and growing line of products available from Hagyard Pharmacy.

Resolvet, was developed and inspired by the veterinarians at Hagyard to provide natural supplements and grooming aids. Headlined by the newest addition, RelyneGI for gastric support, the Resolvet line includes ReflexHA and Reflex200 for joint support, RelyteHA electrolyte paste, Repair hoof oil and Relieve antidiarrheal paste.

Hagyard Pharmacy is your source for all your horses’ health-care needs.

About the Author

Flossie Sellers

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As an animal lover since childhood, Flossie was delighted when Mark, the CEO and developer of EquiMed asked her to join his team of contributors.

She enrolled in My Horse University at Michigan State and completed a number of courses in everything related to horse health, nutrition, diseases and conditions, medications, hoof and dental care, barn safety, and first aid.

Staying up-to-date on the latest developments in horse care and equine health is now a habit, and she enjoys sharing a wealth of information with horse owners everywhere.

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