‘Labor of love:’ Alachua farm provides a retirement home for horses the non-profit sanctuary runs on donations
By Nicole Chang | Oct. 17, 2019On a 335-acre farm, a mother and her son are outnumbered by their 148 horses and four donkeys.
On a 335-acre farm, a mother and her son are outnumbered by their 148 horses and four donkeys.
Mary Gregory, co-founder of the Retirement Home for Horses Inc., gets around the 335 acre property on a golf cart with her companion, Minnie, a rescue dachshund, by her side.
Retired horse Hannah is one of the 148 horses that lives on Mill Creek Farms. When a person would stand close to her, she’d head butt them, most likely asking for more carrots.
A young boy, Liam, and a horse become friendly, as he pets the horse’s nose. Liam’s family, meanwhile, has the attention of another horse nearby.
Moe is one of four donkeys on Mill Creek Farm. He enjoys attention and being hand-fed carrots.
A young boy, Liam, and a horse become friendly, as he pets the horse’s nose. Liam’s family, meanwhile, has the attention of another horse nearby.