Retirement Program
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Meet some of our retirees...
| Gentry Creek Equine Retirement and Rehabilitation |
Retiree Comments:
Hi Marilyn
When I saw the latest picture of Riggs that you sent to me,
all that I could think of was...it's Heaven for horses! I'm
sure that Riggs agrees with me.
For a horse that has always been known to "eat with the
best of them" he must look at that field everyday and think
that he has truly died and gone to heaven or at the very
least...found the world's best buffet for horses!
It puts a smile on my face to know that he is happy. God
bless him...He certainly blessed me when he brought Riggs
into my life. :- )
David
Hi Marilyn
When I saw the latest picture of Riggs that you sent to me,
all that I could think of was...it's Heaven for horses! I'm
sure that Riggs agrees with me.
For a horse that has always been known to "eat with the
best of them" he must look at that field everyday and think
that he has truly died and gone to heaven or at the very
least...found the world's best buffet for horses!
It puts a smile on my face to know that he is happy. God
bless him...He certainly blessed me when he brought Riggs
into my life. :- )
David
We believe the care of a horse goes beyond their
physical needs. It includes awareness of the more
subtle things like changes in appetite and mood...are
they happy with their pasture mate, are they getting
enough personal attention, etc. We feel there is no
substitute for the years of experience that it takes to
notice all the subtitles involved in horse care.
physical needs. It includes awareness of the more
subtle things like changes in appetite and mood...are
they happy with their pasture mate, are they getting
enough personal attention, etc. We feel there is no
substitute for the years of experience that it takes to
notice all the subtitles involved in horse care.
Amenities and Services include:
Nice modern 12 stall barn with rubber stall
mats and generous portions of clean shavings
Acres of lush well maintained gentle pasture
land
Large pastures with safe fencing and only 2 or
4 horses to a pasture
Regular worming and vaccinations and farrier
care
Two feedings a day of Quality Hay
and Grain or as needed.
Specialized feed mixtures and supplements as
necessary.
Nice modern 12 stall barn with rubber stall
mats and generous portions of clean shavings
Acres of lush well maintained gentle pasture
land
Large pastures with safe fencing and only 2 or
4 horses to a pasture
Regular worming and vaccinations and farrier
care
Two feedings a day of Quality Hay
and Grain or as needed.
Specialized feed mixtures and supplements as
necessary.
| Welcome Gentry Creek Farm is 100 acres of Horse Retirement Paradise! |
Gentry Creek Farm is a lovely 100 acre estate nestled
against the Cherokee National Forest in northeastern
Tennessee. This farm is owned and operated by the
Mitchell family. We, Rik, Marilyn and our daughter
Amy, have been involved with horses most all our
lives. We established Equidon, a nonprofit
organization with a 501-C-(3) status and have spent
well over 25 years working with rehabilitation of show
horses, rescue and retirement horses. Thus, we have
seen first hand the difficulty people are faced with
when they are unable to retire their horses on their
own farm.
against the Cherokee National Forest in northeastern
Tennessee. This farm is owned and operated by the
Mitchell family. We, Rik, Marilyn and our daughter
Amy, have been involved with horses most all our
lives. We established Equidon, a nonprofit
organization with a 501-C-(3) status and have spent
well over 25 years working with rehabilitation of show
horses, rescue and retirement horses. Thus, we have
seen first hand the difficulty people are faced with
when they are unable to retire their horses on their
own farm.
At Gentry Creek we offer personal, hands on care by
caregivers with a lifetime of experience. Here, we understand
and meet the needs of the older performance horses with
individual attention, stalling, blanketing (as necessary),
grooming...all the amenities that the show horse has been used
to it's entire life.
caregivers with a lifetime of experience. Here, we understand
and meet the needs of the older performance horses with
individual attention, stalling, blanketing (as necessary),
grooming...all the amenities that the show horse has been used
to it's entire life.
Retirement here means:
A serene, quiet environment for your beloved equine
Regular communication and photos with you
regarding your horses welfare
Quality care and personal treatment by professionals
who watch carefully for signs of illness, lameness,
depression, anxiety etc.
Currently our guests include 2 Grand Prix
jumpers, one lovely Dressage Schoolmaster,
and several T.B.'s all here on vacation from
their stressful lifestyle and all enjoying the
realization that life can be about more than
just "work"!
jumpers, one lovely Dressage Schoolmaster,
and several T.B.'s all here on vacation from
their stressful lifestyle and all enjoying the
realization that life can be about more than
just "work"!
| We will be accepting a limited number so the horses here can settle in with one good friend for life and have as few changes as possible. Please also visit our Cleveland Facility: www.harmonysporthorse.com |
| website created and maintained by Sarah Hessinger |
Full retirement includes all of the above for $375 per month.
We are unable to accept any retirement horses at
this time without payment or sponsorship (which is tax deductible.)
We are unable to accept any retirement horses at
this time without payment or sponsorship (which is tax deductible.)
Retiree Comments:
Dear Marilyn
It was wonderful to meet you and see our boy, Donny!
He looks wonderful. I cannot tell you how comforting it
is to know that he is so well taken care of and loved by
such a dear lady....thank you. Your farm is even more
beautiful and tranquil than in your photos!
Mary
THANKS SO MUCH!
Dear Marilyn
It was wonderful to meet you and see our boy, Donny!
He looks wonderful. I cannot tell you how comforting it
is to know that he is so well taken care of and loved by
such a dear lady....thank you. Your farm is even more
beautiful and tranquil than in your photos!
Mary
THANKS SO MUCH!
"Matcho" semi-retired Dressage/Jumper
| Its all about Love |
Retiree Comments:
Thank you so much Marilyn!
He looks amazing. I am absolutely shocked at his age and to
know he looks like that! I am so thrilled I made the decision to
you've miraculously put in the fountain of youth in his
paddock! He looks incredible.
Thank you so much for taking care of my special boy!!
Katy
Thank you so much Marilyn!
He looks amazing. I am absolutely shocked at his age and to
know he looks like that! I am so thrilled I made the decision to
you've miraculously put in the fountain of youth in his
paddock! He looks incredible.
Thank you so much for taking care of my special boy!!
Katy
| And the Magic Horses bring into our Lives! |
Retiree Comments:
Marilyn,
It was so good to see my boy after so long!
I NEVER thought it possible for him to put on
the weight you have been able to put on him!
He looked the best I have seen him look in years!
How can I thank you enough.
Judy
Marilyn,
It was so good to see my boy after so long!
I NEVER thought it possible for him to put on
the weight you have been able to put on him!
He looked the best I have seen him look in years!
How can I thank you enough.
Judy
The peaceful, quiet environment, the beautiful green pastures, the pleasant cool summer
climate, provide an ideal senior horse retreat ~ It all adds up to making this a very magical
place.
climate, provide an ideal senior horse retreat ~ It all adds up to making this a very magical
place.
Retiree Comments:
Marilyn,
I just want to thank you for your assistance with placing
Champs. You and your daughter make a fabulous team! I
contacted many facilities that "promised" proper care for my
horse's retirement years, but no one but you and your
daughter gave me the peace of mind I was seeking. Some were
too abrupt. Some were too agreeable. Some didn't know what
they were talking about. It is odd that I haven't seen Champs
since 2006, but knowing he could be euthanized after he'd
taken such good care of my daughter and then special needs
children, my maternal instincts jumped ahead of my checkbook
and, somehow, I found you and Amy.
Again, I thank you for all of your help!!
Mimi
Marilyn,
I just want to thank you for your assistance with placing
Champs. You and your daughter make a fabulous team! I
contacted many facilities that "promised" proper care for my
horse's retirement years, but no one but you and your
daughter gave me the peace of mind I was seeking. Some were
too abrupt. Some were too agreeable. Some didn't know what
they were talking about. It is odd that I haven't seen Champs
since 2006, but knowing he could be euthanized after he'd
taken such good care of my daughter and then special needs
children, my maternal instincts jumped ahead of my checkbook
and, somehow, I found you and Amy.
Again, I thank you for all of your help!!
Mimi