Preston Greens residents visit Old Friends Farm [Video]

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (LEX 18) — Just under two weeks ago, residents at Preston Greens Senior Living painted horses that will be sold in a silent auction later this week. The wood horses will help real horses at Old Friends Farm.

“The residents had a blast making these little horses,” said Nancy Schneider, who had the idea for the activities department. “The variety is incredible. I’m so proud of them. They did such a good job.”

“I enjoyed the painting and the camaraderie and the fun of doing it,” said one resident, Betty Dikeman.

Another resident, Jackie Kay, shared, “I got over my fright. I’m not artistic, and I was petrified of doing this.”

The residents took a trip to Old Friends to make new friends as they met the retired thoroughbreds.

“This auction is exciting and being out here on the farm is even more so,” said Dykeman.

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