Derby Hats

“Hats off to the Horses” Auction Drawing To A Close

            The third annual year of “Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby”, a 6-month online Derby hat auction fundraiser that benefits Old Friends, is drawing to a close for this year. … Continue reading


Derby Hat Auction Helps Retired Racehorses

For the third consecutive year, Maggie Mae Designs and Old Friends are teaming up to raise money for retired thoroughbreds, some of whom have been rescued from less than ideal situations. Not all former racehorses get a dignified retirement at … Continue reading


Don’t Throw Out That Old Derby Hat!

When in doubt about your favorite hat, don’t throw it away…ask a friendly milliner if it can be saved. One of my favorite customers brought back a superb Montecristi extra super fino from South America . These hats are very, … Continue reading


Benburb Hat

Our third annual year of “Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby”, a 6-month online Derby hat auction fundraiser that benefits Old Friends, is underway! This unique hat auction features a new Derby hat design each month … Continue reading


Third Annual “Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby”

Third Annual “Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby” Online Derby Hat Auction Benefits Retired Racehorses of Old Friends For the third consecutive year, MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS® and Old Friends Equine of Kentucky have teamed up for … Continue reading


Early Derby Hat Planning

I know it is only July and the Kentucky Derby is still nine months away, but let’s face it no woman wants to settle on what they are wearing to any event, especially the Derby. That is why beginning the … Continue reading


Derby Hats: How crazy is too crazy?

The Kentucky Derby is all about the excitement of the races and of course the beautiful horse, but what else makes the Derby one of the best events to attend? The hats of course! Every year women (and men) go … Continue reading


Derby Hats

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