ALACHUA, Fla.—Tucked away in the woods of north-central Florida, 145 retired horses—some of them ancient in equine terms—graze and romp on 335 acres of lush, hilly pastures.
The Retirement Home for Horses at Mill Creek Farm honors some of America’s distinguished public servants, equines that served in law enforcement and military units until age or injury forced an end to their careers. The farm guarantees its residents a safe home for the rest of their lives.
“We feel that they’ve done their public service and deserve a great retirement,” farm director and board president Paul Gregory told The Epoch Times on May 28, 2022….