“Hats Off” for Old Friends Welcomes Acacia Courtney, a Woman of Many Hats

The twelfth consecutive “Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby” fundraiser sponsored by MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS® for Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement in KY has kicked off its 2021 season with a very special hat up for bid that honors Afleet Accompli! And this season we are especially delighted to have Gulfstream Park … Read more

A Derby Chapeau for Slim Shadey of Old Friends

For the eleventh consecutive year MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS® and Old Friends have been teaming up for a unique online shopping experience called “Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby”! This year our Derby hat fundraiser began on January 1st and will come to a close on April 11th. An annual event, “Hats … Read more

A Derby Chapeau for Soi Phet of Old Friends

For the eleventh consecutive year MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS® and Old Friends have been teaming up for a unique online shopping experience called “Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby”! This year our Derby hat fundraiser began on January 1st and will come to a close on April 11th. An annual event, “Hats … Read more

“She Walks Among Them” – My Interview with Laura Battles of Old Friends

This month our “Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby” auction continues with a third hat up for bid to honor Soi Phet, the nearly black California-bred son of Tizbud and beautifully photographed by Old Friends volunteer and photographer, Laura Battles. Over the years Laura has shared so many beautiful images of … Read more

A Derby Chapeau for Watchem Smokey of Old Friends at Cabin Creek

For the eleventh consecutive year MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS® and Old Friends have been teaming up for a unique online shopping experience called “Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby”! An annual event, “Hats Off”  features one-of-a-kind couture Derby hats created by MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS® to benefit the retired racehorses of Old Friends.  … Read more

A Derby Chapeau for Einstein of Old Friends

For the eleventh consecutive year MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS® and Old Friends have been teaming up for a unique online shopping experience called “Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby”! This year our Derby hat fundraiser began on January 1st and will come to a close on April 11th. An annual event, “Hats … Read more

A Derby Chapeau for Nicanor of Old Friends

For the tenth consecutive year MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS® and Old Friends have been teaming up for a unique online shopping experience called “Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby”! This year our Derby hat fundraiser began on January 1st and will come to a close on April 11th. An annual event, “Hats … Read more

A Derby Chapeau for Archies Echo of Old Friends

For the tenth consecutive year MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS® and Old Friends have been teaming up for a unique online shopping experience called “Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby”! This year our Derby hat fundraiser began on January 1st and will come to a close on April 11th. An annual event, “Hats … Read more

“Hats Off to the Horses” Welcomes Dagmar Galleithner-Steiner and Joe Steiner

This month our “Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby” auction continues with a third hat up for bid to honor 30 year-old Kentucky-bred gelding, Archies Echo! This unique Derby hat auction series, now in its tenth year, is an annual event which features one-of-a-kind couture Derby hats created and donated by … Read more

A Derby Chapeau for Bint Marscay of Old Friends

For the tenth consecutive year MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS® and Old Friends have been teaming up for a unique online shopping experience called “Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby”! This year our Derby hat fundraiser began on January 1st and will come to a close on April 11th. An annual event, “Hats … Read more