Schools and families often visit to teach children the importance of compassion toward animals. The Gregorys believed that instilling kindness in younger generations was just as vital as caring for the horses themselves.
Financial Challenges: Sustaining a Lifelong Promise
Running a sanctuary for hundreds of horses is a monumental task. The cost of food, medical treatment, maintenance, and labor is immense. Mill Creek Farm has always depended on donations, sponsorships, and volunteer efforts to sustain its mission.
Unlike businesses that generate income from animal performances or tourism, the farm’s operations are entirely philanthropic. This has meant constant fundraising and public outreach to ensure that every horse can live out its life comfortably. Despite financial hardships, the farm has never compromised on its promise: once a horse is accepted, it will be cared for until its natural death. shutdown123