The Equus Foundation

​     The EQUUS Foundation is the only national animal welfare in the United States 100% dedicated to protecting America's horses and strengthening the bond between horses and people.
     At the core of their mission is safeguarding the comfort and dignity of America's horses throughout their lives and sharing their ability to empower, teach and heal with as many people as possible. They are committed to ensuring that horses involved in any role and in any capacity - as athletes, companions, teachers and healers - are safe, protected, and treated with dignity as partners.


​THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND LEADERSHIP!                            equusfoundation.org​​​​

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Thank you for your generous support!

​The EQUUS Foundation has again recognized Mitchell Farm Equine Retirement as a Mentor organization in 2026. Mentor Accreditation is awarded to EQUUS Foundation Guardian charities that have met the EQUUS Foundation’s highest standards for business and equine welfare practices, and is an endorsement of an organization's commitment to transparency and accountability by their willingness to make comprehensive data about their programs, horse care practices, and governance available for public scrutiny.

​27 Equimaxx Dewormers
Double ended snaps
2 Horse size halters
2 Pony size halters
15 gal. rubber feed tubs
Home Depot gift certificate
Staples gift certificate
Skilled labor

     (electricians & Plumbers)
Small engine repair

​Homes For Horses Coalition


​​The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance


ASPCA

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​Humane Society of the United States

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Educational Links

Animal Welfare  Resources

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Checks can be made out to:


MFER, Inc.
Mitchell Farm Equine Retirement
300 East Haddam Road (Rt. 82)
Salem, CT 06420  

TheHorse.com​​


The American Association of Equine Practitioners​​

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EquineSearch.com

Educational Resources

Considering our geriatric population, we are fortunate to not experience the more common causes of colic such as gas or impaction.  Unfortunately, what we do see is colic from strangulating lipomas.  This accounts for 36% of the need for euthanasia at Mitchell Farm.  The following link is a really great description from madbarn.com​​​


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A Dignified Life For All Equines