A Derby Chapeau for Patch of Old Friends

For the twelfth 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 Slew’s Brew of Old Friends

For the twelfth 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 Afleet Accompli of Old Friends

For the twelfth 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

“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

The Story of the Awesome Gem Hat for Old Friends

For the ninth consecutive year MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS® and Old Friends have teamed up for a unique online shopping experience called “Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby”! This year our unique Derby hat fundraiser began on January 1st and continues all the way to the Derby. An annual event, it  features … Read more