The Fifth Annual
"Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby"
A Unique Online Derby Hat Auction Benefiting Old Friends sponsored by MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^®

The “Afternoon Deelites” Hat
by MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS®
Modeled by Rosie Napravnik

Photo by www.equisportphotos.com

The “Patton” hat was up for bid January 1^st thru the 11^th!

Off-TrackThoroughbreds.com



A blog dedicated to telling success stories of ex-racehorse Thoroughbreds in new careers or retirement, and of people working on and off the track to help horses.

Susan Salk, Creator and Writer

Offtrackthoroughbreds currently featuring the “Hats Off to the Horses” Derby hat auction series sponsored by MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS® - “Napravnik Models for Old Friends Fundraiser”

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Presenting our December Hat!

The Fifth Annual
"Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby"
A Unique Online Derby Hat Auction Benefiting Old Friends sponsored by MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^®

The “Patton” Hat
by MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS®
Modeled by Rosie Napravnik
Photo by www.equisportphotos.com

Click on the photo above to learn about the “Patton” hat that goes up for bid December 1^st thru the 11^th!

Photo Shoot Video Here!

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® featured in
America's Best Racing

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® was featured in a story by Terry Conway in America's Best Racing about our Fifth Annual "Hat Off to the Horses" auctions for Old Friends!


Thank you, Terry, for your amazing support for the retired racehorses of Old Friends!

“A Passion for Horses: An Interview with Rosie Napravnik”


Click on the photo to check out Sally's Q&A blog!

Please see this “behind-the-scenes” video of the photo shoot – courtesy EquiSport Photos

^{Please visit Sally's Blog, “Hats and Horses”}

“Little Silver Charm Stands Tall at Old Friends”

Click on the photo to check out the latest blog!
Special thanks to Rosie Napravnik and EquiSport Photos for helping us with this year's “Hats Off to the Horses” fundraiser that supports the retired racehorses of Old Friends in Kentucky!

A Very Special Photo Shoot with Rosie Napravnik and Equisport Photos at Old Friends!



Special thanks to Rosie Napravnik and EquiSport Photos for helping us with this year's “Hats Off to the Horses” fundraiser that supports the retired racehorses of Old Friends in Kentucky!

This hat goes up for bid November 1^st

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS® featured inWriting Horseback, a blog by California-based writer/blogger/equestrian Nancy D. Brown of Writing Horseback!

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

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS® is currently featured in Reading and Writing, a blog by international blogger and author Gina McKnight!

“Sally Faith Steinmann”

July 26,2013

Gina McKnight is an equestrian, author, freelancer, and poet. Inspired by her family, neighbors, horses and friends, she blogs about her connections, horses, and much more!

The 2013 Royal Ascot Magazine

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® was featured once again this year in the official 2013 Royal Ascot Magazine!

To learn more about Royal Ascot, please visit the official website at http://www.ascot.co.uk

Click on the hat above to view the Royal Ascot Collection by MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS®

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS® featured on
CNN.com

“Former racehorses get a second chance at life”
by Ashley Strickland,

Click on the hat above to view the article!

The Courier Journal

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS® featured in Courier Journal's 2013 Derby Fun section!

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® featured this Spring in DuJour Magazine!

Special thanks to Annabel Walsh for including our custom Derby hats in a lovely slideshow presentation...

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^®
featured in Cape Cod Times

Photo by Christine Hochkeppel, Cape Cod Times

Photographer Christine Hochkeppel created this very special photo layout for Easter Sunday, Spring 2013. Click above photo to view the slideshow.

Off-TrackThoroughbreds.com

Off-Track Thoroughbreds.com is a website dedicated to telling success stories of ex-racehorse Thoroughbreds in new careers or retirement, and of people working on and off the track to help horses. Susan Salk, Creator and Writer.

May 2013 story featuring MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® - ”Derby hat fashion is bold, cheery”

The Fourth Annual
"Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby"

as featured on Surebetracingnews and Bloodhorse.com

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® and Old Friends teamed up once again for a unique Derby hat fundraiser featuring one-of-a-kind couture Derby hats created by MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® to benefit the retired racehorses of Old Friends in Kentucky.


The “Sarava" Hat

Thank you to all our winning bidders for their wonderful support this past year!

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Please stay tuned for news about our Fifth Annual “Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby” fundraiser that starts up in November 2013.

To view all of the couture Derby hats from previous auctions, please click on the following - Old Friends Hat Auction Portfolio

Off-TrackThoroughbreds.com features MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^®


Off-TrackThoroughbreds.com – a blog dedicated to telling success stories of ex-racehorse Thoroughbreds in new careers or retirement, and of people working on and off the track to help horses.

Susan Salk, Creator and Writer


November 2012 story featuring MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® - “Hats off to Old Friends Equine”
Also - May 2012 story featuring MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® - “Her Derby hats help horses”

The 2012 Royal Ascot Magazine

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® was featured in the official 2012 Royal Ascot Magazine which marked the glorious celebration of Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee!

Click on the hat above to view the Royal Ascot Collection by MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS®

To learn more about Royal Ascot, please visit the official website at http://www.ascot.co.uk

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS® as featured on
CNN.com

“Crowning Glory: The Art of Kentucky Derby Hats - by Ashley Strickland

The "Arson Squad" Hat

Article first published May 4, 2012

The Rail: The New York Times Racing Blog
“Finding a One-of-a-Kind Hat for First Derby”
by Melissa Hoppert

Paulick Report – Good News Friday
January 6, 2012

Benburb photo by Matt Wooley - www.equisportphotos.com

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® was featured in an article by Martha Claussen, “A Woman of Many Hats”

This article was originally featured in a Surebetracingnews article in December, 2011

2011 Surebetracingnews features MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^®

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® was featured in a Surebetracingnews article by Martha Claussen, December 2011

Special thanks to Laura Flynn, Editor!

The Third Annual
"Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby"

as featured on Surebetracingnews and Bloodhorse.com

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® and Old Friends teamed up once again for a unique Derby hat fundraiser featuring one-of-a-kind couture Derby hats created by MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® to benefit the retired racehorses of Old Friends in Kentucky.

The “Benburb” Hat

Thank you to all our winning bidders for their support during our third year of this fundraiser for Old Friends!

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To view all of the couture Derby hats from previous auctions, please click on the following -

Old Friends Hat Auction Portfolio

The “Stefanie” Bridesmaids' Hat

Photo by Julia Russell Photography

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® would like to share a stunning bridesmaids' design, the “Stefanie.” This very special hat was custom designed especially for the Wedding of Stefanie and Stephen on October 8, 2011.

Julia Russell Slideshow of the Wedding of Stefanie and Stephen

To see additional views of this hat, please visit the webpage we have created especially for her – The Stefanie Hat

Please visit our photo album page that showcases the amazing photography of Julia Russell of Julia Russell Photography who captured Stefanie's special day – Stefanie Sparks Wedding Photos

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS® Joins LOPE
for Annual Benefit Horse Show

On September 17^th, 2011 MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® teamed up with LOPE (LoneStar Outreach to Place Ex-Racers) for a very special fundraiser to benefit LOPE of Cedar Creek, Texas.

Cape Cod milliner Sally Faith Steinmann of MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® created a one-of-a-kind couture Derby hat for the silent auction with 100% of the proceeds to benefit LOPE. Click on the hat photo to learn more!

Please contact LOPE Texas for more information on how to support the racehorses!

Person + Killian Photography Spotlight

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® would like to share a very special wedding experience with the Wedding of Emily and Jack, compliments of Person + Killian Photography in July 2011

www.PersonKillian.com

Emily in her Custom Jessica Wedding Chapeau

Emily's Fenway Park Wedding

2011 Kentucky Derby Museum Hat Exhibit Contest

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® was chosen by the Kentucky Derby Museum for their 2011 Annual Derby Hat Exhibition!

“My Prince Has Come”
A Hat Created to Honor the Great Majestic Prince

Off-TrackThoroughbreds.com


Off-TrackThoroughbreds.com – a blog dedicated to telling success stories of ex-racehorse Thoroughbreds in new careers or retirement, and of people working on and off the track to help horses.

Susan Salk, Creator and Writer

December 2011 story featuring MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® – “Cape Cod milliner crafts hats to help horses”

Kentucky Monthly Magazine

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® was featured in the October 2011
Kentucky Monthly Magazine – Patricia Ranft, Associate Editor

Kentucky Monthly Magazine

The 2011 Royal Ascot Magazine

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® as featured in the official 2011 Royal Ascot Magazine! Please click on the hat photo to view the complete Royal Ascot Hat Collection!

2011 Kentucky Derby Museum Hat Exhibit Contest

''A Rose for Big Red”
A Hat to Honor the Great Secretariat - MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® was chosen by the Kentucky Derby Museum for their 2010 Annual Derby Hat Exhibition!

“A Rose for Big Red”

Click on the hat above to see more views!

Spring 2011 - Horses in Art Magazine

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® was featured in the 2011 Spring issue of Horses in Art Magazine in a story called, "Hats Off for the Horses: A Visit with Milliner, Sally Faith Steinmann” by L.A. Pomeroy

^Brides.com

^{Spring 2011}

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® was featured in a brides.com Spring 2011 article entitled, "Kate Middleton Style Watch: Wedding Hats" by Kim Forrest. Please click on the logo above to view the article and view the entire hat slide show!

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MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS® was also featured on bridalguide.com in an article by Fashion and Beauty Editor, Naima DiFranco!}

Georgetown News-Graphic
Georgetown, KY

March 2011 article by Laura Eastes “Stylish Derby Chapeaux Help Support Old Friends” featuring MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^®

Please click on the photo above to read the full article!

Cunard Passages 2011 Magazine
Jodi Ornstein, Managing Editor


“The Wonderful Waltz” by Alexandra Wills featured a special interview with Sally Faith Steinmann of MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^®

The Second Annual
"Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby"

as featured on Surebetracingnews and Bloodhorse.com

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® and Old Friends teamed up once again for a unique Derby hat fundraiser featuring one-of-a-kind couture Derby hats created by MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® to benefit the retired racehorses of Old Friends in Kentucky.

The "Creator" Hat

Thank you to all our winning bidders for their support during our second year of this fundraiser for Old Friends!

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To view all of the couture Derby hats from previous auctions, please click on the following - Old Friends Hat Auction Portfolio

2010 Kentucky Derby Museum Hat Exhibit Contest

“A Dozen Roses for Rachel”

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® was chosen by the Kentucky Derby Museum for their 2009-2010 Annual Derby Hat Exhibition!

The Inaugural Ferdinand's Ball

The "Ferdinand Hat"

This very special couture Derby hat was created by MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® to honor 1983 Kentucky Derby winner, Ferdinand, for the inaugural Ferdinand's Ball fundraiser to benefit Old Friends in May 2010.

Please click on the hat above to learn more about this amazing fundraising support for the retired racehorses of Old Friends!

Luxist Magazine

March 2010 article featuring MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® by Debbie West, “Custom Derby Hats to Benefit Retired Racehorses”

Cape Cod Life Magazine
"The Horse-Mad Hatter of Harwich"

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® as featured in a 2010 Cape Cod Life Magazine issue.

Sally Faith Steinmann
Owner/Designer, MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS

The Inaugural
"Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby"

as featured on Surebetracingnews and Bloodhorse.com

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® and Old Friends teamed up for a unique Derby hat fundraiser featuring one-of-a-kind couture Derby hats created by MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® to benefit the retired racehorses of Old Friends in Kentucky.


The “Black Tie Affair” Hat

Photo above by Matt Wooley, www.equisportphotos.com

Thank you to all our winning bidders for their support during our inaugural year of this fundraiser for Old Friends!

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To view all of the couture Derby hats from our first year of hat auctions, please click on the following - Old Friends Hat Auction Portfolio

Black Tie Affair

photo by Matt Wooley

www.equisportphotos.com

Cape Cod Life Magazine

Sally Faith Steinmann was featured with her artist husband Tom Steinmann in the August 2009 issue of Cape Cod Life Magazine; “The Art of Loving Well” by Rory T. Marcus.

Thoroughbred Style Magazine

The “Belles” Hat – honoring Eight Belles

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® was featured in the April 2009 issue of Thoroughbred Style Magazine
“Plume Crazy: It's All About Tradition” by Cynthia Grisolia

"A Dozen Roses for Eight Belles"
A Hat to Honor 2008 Derby Runner up, Eight Belles

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® in conjunction with Thoroughbred Charities of America and Foxwoods Resort Casino teamed up for a very special hat auction in May 2009. This one-of-a-kind couture Derby hat, "A Dozen Roses for Eight Belles", was created especially for the auction, and all proceeds were donated to the Eight Belles Memorial Fund.

And please visit the Thoroughbred Charities of America or simply click on the following logo to learn more about the wonderful work they are doing for Thoroughbreds!

Cape Cod Magazine
August 2008

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® was featured in the April 2009 issue of Cape Cod Magazine in an article entitled,”Made for Shade: From the Derby to the beach... Handmade hats by local designers for every occasion”

Cape Cod Magazine
August 2008

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® was featured in the August 2008 issue of Cape Cod Magazine in an article entitled, “Who Are You Wearing On Your Head”? Oscar might have Vera Wang, but the Kentucky Derby has Maggie Mae”

Luxury Las Vegas Magazine
June 2008 issue

Photography by Patrick Kiernan

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® was featured in the 2008 Spring weddings issue of Luxury Las Vegas Magazine in an article by Cindi R. Maciolek, “Hat Envy: Wow Them with your Chapeau”

Weddings Unveiled Magazine

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® was featured in MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® in a very special Spring 2006 issue of Weddings Unveiled Magazine entitled "Garden Affair."

Charleston Weddings Magazine

MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS^® was featured in a very special 2005 wedding issue of Charleston Magazine entitled "Charleston Weddings."