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What is
life like at the Mitchell Farm Equine Retirement?
It is our philosophy that once retired to Mitchell Farm, horses are truly
retired. Although each horse has a stall to return to in the evening or
during bad weather they spend as much time as possible grazing in pastures in
the beautiful Salem Valley. Our equine retirees have earned their retirement
and therefore will not ever be ridden again. Without the pressures of
competition or bearing human weight, they are free to remember (or learn)
what is like to be a horse again. Each retiree is groomed and pampered on a
regular basis by volunteers. Routine medical and dietary needs are handled by
the staff. A Veterinarian sees each horse routinely.
There are few
alternatives for aging horses that have been long and faithful servants when
the time arrives to say goodbye. Mitchell Farm is one of only a handful of
farms in the United States dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable home
for the final years of aging horses. Our one-time fee of $6,000 does not even
cover the first year of care. It is for this reason that we truly need your
support.
 “Splash”
1975 -2005
Splash
passed away in February, 2005 at the ripe old age of 30. He is the corner
stone of Mitchell Farm Equine Retirement, Inc. He belonged to
Founder/Executive Director Dee Doolittle for 20 years. He was her great
friend and companion. Splash was loved
by all who knew him, and was known for his sense of humor and sweet
temperament In his prime he was a flashy, successful show horse. In middle age, Splash and Dee
enjoyed hunter paces and trail riding together. In retirement, Splash was
lucky enough to spend quiet happy days grazing in big beautiful pastures. He
had a good life!
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