Old Friends will host a Family Day: Meet & Read to Old Friends Retirees event Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
The event will highlight the book 'Jockey & Her Horse' by Cheryl White, the first black woman jockey to ride and win a professional race in the United States.
The Family Day is part of The Heart of the Turf: Racing's Black Pioneers, a traveling exhibit sponsored by the Keeneland Association and developed and shared by the Keeneland Library, which is open to the public in the Josephine Abercrombie Center at Old Friends' Dream Chase Farm through Oct. 31.
“Old Friends is excited to host this unique gathering offering an innovative way to learn about the life of the trail-blazing black woman jockey, Cheryl White,” said John Nicholson, President and CEO of Old Friends. “We hope Bluegrass families and children will join us on Saturday to celebrate a key part of the horse industry's history, while at the same time meeting and interacting with some of our legendary retirees. We are so grateful to Keeneland and honored to be hosting this important event.”
Keeneland Library is donating one copy of Cheryl White's book per family during the event while supplies last. The event is free and open to the general public.
“Old Friends hosting The Heart of the Turf provides a perfect backdrop to bring the stories of the exhibit to life with children in our joint Meet & Read–a unique opportunity for a child to meet horses while promoting literacy, industry awareness, and appreciation of past and present pioneers,” said Roda Ferraro, Keeneland Library Director and Exhibit Curator. “It will be a special morning at Old Friends, and Keeneland Library is grateful to be a part.”
To RSVP, call 502-863-1775 or Email: alyssa@oldfriendsequine.org
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