VOLUME IV ISSUE V

It has been a very busy month at Mill Creek Farm. We welcomed 7 new retirees to begin their much-deserved retirement; had our 3 farriers out to ensure all the horses hooves are in the best shape possible; share our wildlife picture of the month and continued on with our trimming with the help of some great volunteers. We dedicate this issue to a very special friend of the farm, Lynne Brennan, who sadly passed away. ~ Mary and Paul Gregory, Justin, Cole, The Volunteers, and all the Horses Retirement Home for Horses, Inc. at Mill Creek Farm

The Papilio glaucus, the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, is a species of swallowtail butterfly native to eastern North America. It is one of the most familiar butterflies in the eastern United States. It flies from spring to fall, during which it produces two to three broods. Adults feed on the nectar of many species of flowers. They have a wingspan measuring 3.1 to 5.5 in.

WELCOME GYPSY AND BLAZE! Rescued by Osceola County Animal Services, BLAZE & GYPSY arrived this week to begin their lifelong retirement at Mill Creek Farm. BLAZE, a 20-year-old mare, was found abandoned on a property in mid-December. When officers arrived, she was found with another mare who sadly had to be euthanized by the veterinarian at the scene due to her advance state of emaciation. Blaze, also severely emaciated, was able to be guided by officers into the trailer and taken back to the facility for care and treatment. Being blind in one eye does not seem to prevent her from enjoying life...she is quite friendly and loves to be stroked. The staff at Osceola County Animal Services did a really fantastic job of rehabilitating this beautiful girl. Their mission is to use all their efforts to care for the horses in their care. We admire all the good work they do on behalf of the horses they rescue. GYPSY, a 25-year-old mare, was found as a running stray in a rural area of the county. She is also a very sweet and trusting horse and it is hard to imagine someone cruelly dumping her. GYPSY and BLAZE became instant friends when put together in their arrival paddock.

WELCOME MINIS!

-WILBUR- Miniature Donkey.

Gelding. 20 Years Old.

-PUMPKIN- Miniature

Horse. Gelding. 20 Years Old.

-BUSTER- Miniature Donkey.

Gelding. 20 Years Old.

EASTERN TIGER SWALLOWTAIL BUTTERFLY

THE COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF CONSUMRER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE, or (850) 410-3800 – calling from outside of Florida. The department's website is www.800helpfla.com. [s. 496.412(1)(c), REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. #CH3218

IN MEMORY OF LYNNE BRENNAN Sadly, the world lost an incredible person. Her kindness and caring nature were unmatched. Her dedication to the horses and all animals at the Retirement Home for Horses was so amazing. She would do anything to help out. She created all the biographies of the horses that are on their pastures, made our welcome kiosk so warm and friendly, groomed the horses, worked on transforming our online newsletter to a paper format, took groups of kids and adults on tours of the farm, cleaned water troughs and so many other things. Our nickname for her was D.O.K. as she was in our eyes the Director of Kindness. She made us laugh and always had a positive word to say. She loved life and the people in it. She loved all animals. She was strong, kind and loving. We will truly miss her. Our hearts are so sad with her passing. We will miss you Lynne Brennan but we will never forget you. Thank you for being a great friend and a part of our lives. R.I.P. Lynne (d. 5/4/17)

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MAY 2017

TREE CLEARING CONTINUES

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo...AAZK Chapter spent the day volunteering and did a great job in clearing out vines under the trees in Madonna's Pasture. The horses love visiting their neighbors in the next pasture and they now have a clear, shady spot under the Live Oaks to hang out together.

Contact The Retirement Home For Horses, Inc.

PO Box 2100 | Alachua, FL 32616 MillCreekFarm.org | 386-462-1001

rhh@millcreekfarm.org

WELCOME PEPPA AND SLIDER!

-PEPPA- 22 YO Quarter

Horse Mare

-SLIDER- 25 YO Paso

Fino Gelding

Gainesville Young Professionals Thank you, Danielle, Kimberly, and Char for coming out to work at the farm. They cleared out “Mijo’s Paddock” of all the pine cones and fallen branches.

University of Florida’s Language Institute On behalf of the horses… THANK YOU ALL for your hard work and help.

-BLAZE-

-GYPSY- Slider was found starved and abandoned in South Florida. He was so weak that when he laid down he was unable to stand. They had to 'SLIDE" him outside on a stall mat in order to work with him and get him up. 2 years of rehabilitation later and he has arrived for his much deserved forever retirement. Peppa was rescued in Miami.