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Caring for Florida’s neglected, unwanted horses

By on August 9th, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 1:36 pm

By Liana Charles – WUFT-FM

Mill Creek Farm is a retirement home for horses.  Located in Alachua, Florida, the farm has been a safe haven for retired, abused, neglected and unwanted horses since 1984.  Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Liana Charles reports on the owner’s experiences of operating a 265 acre farm.

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